NHL Hockey Player News

James Reimer(G)|FA
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Third straight start tonight for James Reimer with Senators in town.

Reimer has won each of his first two starts since returning from his knee injury. His numbers haven't been great in those two wins (2.97 GAA and .895 SV%) but he has given the Maple Leafs a chance to win. He is clearly the #1 netminder in Toronto and is a solid #2 fantasy option going forward.

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Jonas Siegel 2013-03-06T10:55:41.000Z
James Reimer
Johan Hedberg(G)|INA
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Pete DeBoer said Johan Hedberg will start in net tonight vs. Tampa Bay.

This is shocking after Hedberg has lost his last six appearances and let in some soft goals last night. However Devils coach Peter DeBoer says "Hedberg has unfairly taken the blame for recent losses". The 39 year-old netminder will be in tough again tonight against Steven Stamkos and the Lightning.

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Rich Chere 2018-07-18T17:53:21.888Z
Jonathan Bernier(G)|NJD
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Bernier will get his second start in two days.

Bernier has been lights out this season so he deserves to start. In his last five starts he has won all five with a 1.00 GAA and .956 SV%. Quick has also played well but the Kings are going to ride the hot hand of Bernier. He only saw 19 shots last night vs. Nashville so he should be fresh tonight against the Blues.

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Jon Rosen 2013-03-05T16:17:29.000Z
Jonathan Bernier
Kevin Bieksa(RD)|
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AV says Bieksa (groin) is day-to-day again but will likely go with the team on road trip to CBJ-Minny-CBJ. #canucks

Keith Ballard will play tonight in Bieksa's absence. Bieksa has five goals and one assist on the season. Monitor his status for Vancouver's games later in the week.

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Elliott Pap 2013-03-05T16:10:44.000Z
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Miikka Kiprusoff(G)|INA
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Miikka Kiprusoff yet to be cleared, but there's a chance he starts tomorrow. Two straight full practices. #Flames

Kiprusoff hasn't played in a month but it looks like he will return to the lineup tomorrow. He was 2-3-2 with a 3.24 GAA and .870 SV% before getting hurt. Kipper is only owned in 24.0% of ESPN leagues, he could make for a good pickup for teams that are dealing with goalie injuries.

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Pat Steinberg 2018-07-18T17:53:26.991Z
Antti Niemi(G)|FA
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Niemi is your Sharks starter tonight.

NIemi stopped 18 of 19 shots that he faced in a 2-1 win over Nashville on Saturday. He will be back between the pipes tonight when San Jose faces Vancouver. It is a tough matchup on paper but the Canucks have lost three of their last four games. Niemi has outstanding numbers (1.83 GAA and .934 SV%) so he remains a great fantasy option

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Kevin Kurz 2013-03-05T15:57:06.000Z
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Jaroslav Halak(G)|FA
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Halak will start tonight for the Blues.

Halak has won two of his four starts with a 1.76 GAA and .913 SV% since returning from injury. He will be between the pipes tonight against a good Kings. The Blues are banged up right now and they aren't the same team they were at the start of the season. Halak is still a good fantasy play regardless of matchup.

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Jeremy Rutherford 2013-03-05T14:47:27.000Z
Jaroslav Halak
Jonathan Bernier(G)|NJD
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Bernier is likely to get his second start in two days.

Bernier has been lights out this season so he deserves to start. In his last five starts he has won all five with a 1.00 GAA and .956 SV%. Quick has also played well but it looks like the Kings are going to ride the hot hand of Bernier. He only saw 19 shots last night vs. Nashville so he should be fresh tonight against the Blues.

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John Hoven 2013-03-05T16:17:43.000Z
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Brad Richards(C)|FA
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Brad Richards left the ice early in today’s optional skate and, shortly afterwards, the Rangers recalled ex-Islanders tough guy Micheal Haley from Connecticut (AHL).

Richards was hurt when he was hit from behind by Patrick Kaleta on Sunday. Kaleta was suspended five games for the hit. it would be fair to infer that Richards will be a game-time decision, at best.

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Andrew Gross 2013-03-05T13:47:23.000Z
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Cory Schneider(G)|NYI
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Schneider gets the start vs Sharks. #Canucks

With Roberto Luongo getting the loss on Sunday in Calgary, Cory Schneider will be back between the pipes for the Canucks. Schneider was on record for the loss in San Jose back on January 27 allowing four goals on 27 shots although he was probably one of Vancouver's better performers that night.

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Ann Schmaltz 2013-03-05T13:39:19.000Z
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Cory Schneider(G)|NYI
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Schneider is the likely starter vs. the Sharks.

With Roberto Luongo getting the loss on Sunday in Calgary, Cory Schneider will likely get back between the pipes for the Canucks. Schneider was on record for the loss in San Jose back on January 27 allowing four goals on 27 shots although he was probably one of Vancouver's better performers that night.

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Daniel Fung 2013-03-05T13:39:34.000Z
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Antti Niemi(G)|FA
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Niemi is the likely starter for the Sharks tonight.

NIemi stopped 18 of 19 shots that he faced in a 2-1 win over Nashville on Saturday. He will likely be back between the pipes tonight when San Jose faces Vancouver. It is a tough matchup on paper for Niemi but the Canucks have lost three of their last four games. Niemi still has outstanding numbers (1.83 GAA and .934 SV%) so he remains a great fantasy option.

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Kevin Kurz 2013-03-05T15:57:31.000Z
Antti Niemi

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There’s never been more talent scattered across the NHL than there is this season. With living legends like Sidney Crosby and Alexander Ovechkin still setting records left-and-right, alongside today’s current superstars such as Connor McDavid and Nathan Mackinnon, the level of talent in the NHL is at an all-time high. Along with these established stars, there’s plenty of budding stars emerging every season such as Connor Bedard, Macklin Celebrini, and Matvei Michkov.

What are the latest updates on NHL player suspensions or disciplinary actions?

Already this season we’ve seen the hammer brought down by the NHL Department of Player Safety. Notable suspensions and fines include Ryan Reaves of the Toronto Maple Leafs who was given a five-game suspension for an illegal check to the head against the Edmonton Oilers, and Los Angeles Kings forward Tanner Jeannot who was dealt a three-game suspension, also for an illegal hit to the head.

In the 2023-24 season, there were a total of 14 suspensions and 17 fines issued throughout the NHL. The longest suspension served was dealt to former-Detroit Red Wing David Perron at six-games after a cross-checking penalty dealt ironically against his current team in the 2024-25 season, the Ottawa Senators. Additionally, Perron was fined $148,437.48 for his actions.

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