Coyle played 12:44 in his first game yesterday but didn't register a point. After just one game he is already getting moved up to the first line in place of Dany Heatley who will be bumped to the second line. This is a great opportunity for the young winger who will play with two great players in Mikko Koivu and Zach Parise.
Spurgeon who was just recently placed on IR missed another practice today. No timetable has been set for his return. Jonas Brodin will continue to play alongside Ryan Suter while Spurgeon is out.
Visnovsky posted 6 G and 21 assists in only 68 games last year and will be a welcomed addition to the Islanders blueline. He is only owned in 33% of ESPN leagues so if he is available in your league he could be a great Waiver wire pickup. Monitor if he'll be in the lineup tomorrow.
Bailey is still battling back from injury and could play in his first game of the season tomorrow. Monitor his status prior to tomorrow's contest vs. the Rangers. He is a good young player coming into his own, if he gets off to a good start he would be worth a waiver wire addition.
Marchand is the only fantasy relevant of the Bruins injuries will miss his first game since injuring his back and shoulder from crashing into the boards last week against the Maple Leafs.
Johansen was playing pretty good minutes for a young player (15:11 AVG) but only registered 2 assists in the Blue Jackets first 10 games and was a -5. He will go down to the AHL for more development.
This would be the second straight game that Kaberle is scratched for. He only has 1 assist this season and doesn't have the fantasy value he once did.
Eller only has 1 G and 2 A and it all came in one game. He is highly skilled but needs to stay in the lineup and score with more regularity if he is going to be fantasy relevant.
This is good news for the Flames and Kipper's fantasy owners. He is only listed as day-to-day which would signify the injury isn't all that significant and he won't miss an extended period of time. Leyland Irving will be the Flames starter while Kiprusoff recovers.
The great rivalry between the Bruins and Habs continues tonight and it will be a Rask vs Price battle. Rask is 5-1-1 so far this season with a 2.10 GAA and .919 SV%, which has probably helped Bruins fans forget about Tim Thomas. Rask has solidified himself as a must start regardless of matchup.
Varlamov has started all but 1 game so far this season for the Avs and will get the call tonight vs. Anaheim. He has struggled as of late losing 4 of his last 5 (allowed 14 goals in those 4 losses). Things don't get any easier for him tonight as the Ducks come in on a 3 game winning streak.
The Habs are still on their home stand where they haven't lost in 5 games. Price however hasn't lost in his last 6 starts, and will be in tough tonight against the rival Bruins. At this point how can you bench Price having won 6 straight regardless of opponent.
Kiprusoff didn't return for the 3rd period in yesterday's contest with what was called a lower-body injury. He will be re-evaluated today and more news will follow. He is an integral part of the Calgary Flames and it would be devastating if they were to lose him long-term.
As expected, Clemmensen is confirmed to be the starter.
Quick was yanked after only 6 minutes in his last outing vs. the Ducks. He gave up 2 goals on 3 shots. However when Jonathan Bernier struggled as well giving up 4 goals on 21 shots. Quick is the unquestioned #1 goalie in LA and will get almost every start. He is a shocking 2-2-2 with a 2.74 GAA and .897 SV%, but is still a must-start, especially vs. the Blue Jackets.
Lehtonen has played very well this season. He is 4-2-1 with a 2.54 GAA and .925 SV% which makes him a solid low-end #1 fantasy option. The Stars have had a hrd time scoring on a regular basis, if they can find the net more Lehtonen will be even more valuable.
Calvert had 0 points and was a -6 before his injury so he isn't fantasy relevant.
Fowler suffered an upper-body injury after getting hit by Los Angeles Kings forward Jarret Stoll. He is only expected to miss the start of the road trip but there has been no official word on a timetable for his return.
Gudbranson hasn't played yet this season since off season shoulder surgery, an injury he suffered while wake boarding. He was suspended and sent to the AHL where he recently played two games, he has yet to practice with the Panthers but could very well be in the lineup tonight.
Pavelec had an absolutely horrible road trip this past week. He had 3 starts all of which resulting in losses. On the road trip he had a 5.85 GAA and an .808 SV%. The Jets need more out of Pavelec if they are going to win games. I'd like to say that the Panthers are a good matchup tonight but the when he played them last week he gave up 5 goals on 33 shots. Maybe being at home will help but I'd stay away until his play improves.
