NHL Hockey Player News

Mikael Samuelsson(Right Wing)(RW)|Inactive INA

Injury

RedWings anticipate having F Mikael Samuelsson (finger) ready for next Sunday's game against Chicago.

Samuelsson has played in only 3 games this season due to a groin injury and then a fractured finger. He will likely see time on the point on one of the Red Wings PP units when he does return.

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Helene St. James 2018-07-18T17:53:27.118Z

J.T. Miller(Left Wing)(LW)|New York Rangers NYR

Injury

Miller (left wrist) will miss tonight's game against the Capitals.

Recently recalled Kris Newbury will replace him in the lineup.

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Andrew Gross 2013-03-24T17:32:03.000Z

Jake Dowell(Center)(C)|Free Agent FA

Call up / Send down

Wild have recalled Jake Dowell from Houston.

Jason Zucker was sent down. Dowell has not seen any NHL action this season.

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Michael Russo 2013-03-24T17:18:50.000Z

Darcy Kuemper(Goalie)(G)|Los Angeles Kings LAK

Call up / Send down

Wild have recalled Darcy Kuemper from Houston.

With B2B games next weekend Wild want two goalies and Matt Hackett hasn't played in awhile. Darcy Kuemper was recalled to take his place and will likely get a start on either Friday or Saturday of next week.

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Michael Russo 2013-03-24T17:16:47.000Z

Matthew Hackett(Goalie)(G)|Free Agent FA

Call up / Send down

Wild assign goaltender Matt Hackett to Houston (AHL).

With B2B games next weekend Wild want two goalies and Hackett hasn't played in awhile. Darcy Kuemper was recalled to take his place.

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Michael Russo 2013-03-24T17:14:52.000Z

Jason Zucker(Left Wing)(LW)|Buffalo Sabres BUF

Call up / Send down

Wild assign forward Jason Zucker to Houston.

P.M. Bouchard has snatched back his 2nd-line spot where Zucker had been playing. With Zucker not suited for 4th line duties has has been sent down.

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Michael Russo 2013-03-24T17:10:25.000Z

Erik Gudbranson(Defenseman)(D)|Columbus Blue Jackets CBJ

Injury

Gudbranson will miss his 2nd straight game with the flu.

Gudbranson missed Saturday's game against NJ due to illness as well.

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Steve Goldstein 2013-03-24T17:02:06.000Z

Jacob Markstrom(Goalie)(G)|New Jersey Devils NJD

Goalie Start

Markstrom in net.

Markstrom has been solid, giving up just one goal in each of his last two starts.

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Steve Goldstein 2013-03-24T16:38:59.000Z

Stu Bickel(Defenseman)(D)|

Call up / Send down

D Stu Bickel has been assigned to the Whale (AHL)

Bickel is not fantasy relevant.

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Andrew Gross 2013-03-24T15:37:35.000Z

Andrew Shaw(Center)(C)|Chicago Blackhawks CHI

Injury

Andrew Shaw was sick Sunday and missed practice but coach Joel Quenneville is “optimistic” he’ll play Monday.

Sounds like Shaw should be in the lineup Monday. Check back tomorrow.

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Tracey Myers 2013-03-24T15:04:00.000Z

Patrick Sharp(Left Wing)(LW)|

Injury

Patrick Sharp skated on his own again on Sunday. Quenneville, regarding Sharp’s return date, said, “I don’t want to give you a number, but he’s not too far away.”

Good news for the Hawks and Sharp owners.

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Tracey Myers 2013-03-24T15:01:23.000Z

Niklas Backstrom(Goalie)(G)|

Goalie Start

Niklas Backstrom will almost definitely get the start Monday against Dallas.

Backstrom shutout the Sharks 2-0 Saturday. The Wild are rolling, start him with confidence.

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Michael Russo 2013-03-25T14:46:29.000Z

Michael Rupp(Right Wing)(RW)|Inactive INA

Injury

Mike Rupp, who missed the past three games with a lower body injury, practiced Sunday and will travel with the Wild for the quick trip to Dallas.

No word yet on if Rupp will return to the lineup as the Wild's riding high with five wins in a row and 10 in the past 13.

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Michael Russo 2018-07-18T17:53:26.612Z

Cory Schneider(Goalie)(G)|New York Islanders NYI

Goalie Start

Schneider to make fourth-straight start tonight for #Canucks against #Avalanche.

Schneider is coming off a 1-0 shutout against the Kings Saturday.

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Ben Kuzma 2013-03-24T14:43:17.000Z

Gabriel Landeskog(Left Wing)(LW)|Colorado Avalanche COL

Injury

Avs' Captain Gabriel Landeskog will be a gametime decision Sunday vs. Vancouver

Landeskog was a late scratch Saturday with a torso injury.

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@adater 2013-03-24T14:34:09.000Z

Michael Frolik(Right Wing)(RW)|Free Agent FA

Line Change

With Marian Hossa likely out, Michael Frolik will get a shot on the Blackhawks' top line vs. Kings on Monday night.

Don't expect this promotion to be permanent, but Frolik could make for a decent one night pickup Monday.

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Chris Kuc 2013-03-24T14:18:56.000Z

Jean-Sebastien Giguere(Goalie)(G)|Inactive INA

Goalie Start

JS Giguere in net for Avs tonight

Giguere will make just his 6th start of the season. He was pulled in his last start, giving up 4 goals to Minnesota on 14 shots

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@adater 2018-07-18T17:53:20.613Z

Ray Emery(Goalie)(G)|Free Agent FA

Goalie Start

With Crawford playing tomorrow, very likely Emery starts vs. Calgary Tuesday

Emery will likely draw the start on the second night of back-to-backs. Blackhawks coach Joel Quenneville will be available to the media at 6:30 EST. He will confirm Emery or Crawford, but likely Emery.

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Tracey Myers 2013-03-26T18:36:09.000Z

Corey Crawford(Goalie)(G)|Free Agent FA

Goalie Start

Crawford playing tomorrow

In Crawford's last start he allowed three goals on 25 shots in only his third regulation loss this season. He has a fairly tough matchup tomorrow vs. the Kings, however he is 1-0-0 against them this season.

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Tracey Myers 2013-03-24T14:05:24.000Z

Jaroslav Halak(Goalie)(G)|Free Agent FA

Goalie Start

@Panger40 reports Blues will start Jaroslav Halak in goal again tonight vs. Flame coming off the shutout last night #stlblues

Halak recorded a 19-save shutout last night vs. Edmonton. He has a good matchup again tonight when he takes on the Flames. Halak should make a good start.

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Norm Sanders 2013-03-24T14:01:36.000Z

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