Versteeg has had a hard time staying healthy lately. He has missed a total of 49 games in the last two seasons. That being said, when he is in the lineup he is productive. He is a high-risk, high-reward fantasy selection and is probably best served to start the season on the waiver-wire.
Red Wings head coach Mike Babcock expected Alfredsson to be ready for tonight's preseason game, however that is not the case. Detroit's second line of Johan Franzen, Stephen Weiss and Alfredsson has yet to play a preseason game as a full unit.
Spezza missed 43 games last season with a back injury so when he is out of the lineup it is worrisome. However it sounds like the injury is not serious and he should be ready for the start of the regular season.
Tropp missed 72 games last season with the Rochester Americans of the American Hockey League after injuring his knee in the first game of the 2012-13 campaign. He is not fantasy relevant.
Stalberg was hurt Tuesday night in the first period of a 2-0 win against Tampa Bay. He was checked by Dmitry Korobov 5:39 into the period and skated off favouring his right arm before heading to the locker room. The Predators signed him to a four-year contract in the offseason hoping he could help their anemic offence.
Thomas is in Panthers camp on a professional tryout. Starting tomorrow's game would suggest that Thomas is close to signing a deal with the Panthers.
“I felt better as the game went on,” Giroux said. “I think the first period was just getting back in the game and making plays.” Giroux won 9 of 11 faceoffs, which is a good sign that his hand is OK.
“It’s not serious,” general manager Paul Holmgren said. “I don’t think he was going to play on Thursday anyway.” It sounds like Voracek is going to be fine for the Flyers season opener on October 2nd.
He played 10:27 in the contest and had an awful penalty shot attempt before leaving the game. Expect an update on Voracek's status tomorrow.
Kessel was suspended for the multiple slashes he landed on Sabres toughguy John Scott in Sunday's line brawl. This is great news for Maple Leafs fans and Kessel owners.
Theodore was the 26th overall pick in the NHL draft last June. He has one assist in his first three preseason games with Anaheim during training camp. He played more than 22 minutes Sunday against Colorado, leading all Ducks in ice time. Theodore scored 50 points in 71 games with the WHL's Seattle Thunderbirds last season. He also played for Canada at the under-18 world championships.
Allen is expected to start the season in the AHL despite having a strong camp.
Sieloff was drafted in the second round (42nd overall) in this years draft. He had three goals and 11 assists in his first season in the OHL with the Windsor Spitfires.
It's highly unlikely Gustavsson will be ready for the start of the regular season in one week against Buffalo, which is why the Red Wings are preparing to go with Petr Mrazek as Jimmy Howard's backup.
“It was a good practice today,'' Alfredsson said. “I felt good. It was a good pace. I’ll see how I feel later today and tomorrow and go from there.'' Babcock said he assumes Alfredsson will play Wednesday.
It sounds like MacKinnon will be available to make his NHL debut in the Avalanche season opener on October 2nd.
Jagr skated on a line with Adam Henrique and Damien Brunner.
Brunner was in Devils camp on a professional tryout but has obviously impressed them enough to earn a contract. The 27-year-old had 12 goals and 14 assists in 44 games in his first NHL season with the Red WIngs.
