Goalie Start
Miikka Kiprusoff starts in net.
If it was up to Kipper, Leland Irving would never get a start.
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Safe to say Elliott probable starter tomorrow? -- That would be a safe assumption.
Elliott gets part 2 of the back-to-back.
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Bruce Boudreau declined to name starting goalie for tonight, but indications are Viktor Fasth will make his NHL debut.
Fasth is a former SEL goalie of the year and will make his NHL debut tonight at home against a Predators team with just one win.
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Greiss and Gomez both in lineup for #SJSharks vs. COL.
Greiss now confirmed to start tonight. Niemi most likely in tomorrow vs. Vancouver.
Call up / Send down
Looks like Laughton is a keeper.
Injuries threatening the Flyers appear to have made a factor in this decision as the Flyers had until today to send Laughton back to the O.
Whitney has been bothered by foot soreness, while Roy was shaken up when he received a late hit from Johan Franzen of the Red Wings on Tuesday.
Whitney still appears probable to play.
Whitney has been bothered by foot soreness, while Roy was shaken up when he received a late hit from Johan Franzen of the Red Wings on Tuesday.
Having Roy out will be a serious blow to the Stars.
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Adam Oates says Michal Neuvirth will start tomorrow against the Sabres.
Makes sense after Neuvirth played a stellar game against the Devils. We knew this would be a fairly even timeshare in Washington this season with its ups and downs.
Line Change
Looks like Sven Baertschi playing tonite, albeit on the fourth line
There are likely better options for you on the waiver wire at this point than to hold out hope on Baertschi.
Line Change
F Mike Knuble, 40, will play his first game in his second tour of duty with the Flyers after agreeing to a one-year deal on Thursday
Knuble may be able to put up some numbers but at 40, his best fantasy days are likely behind him.
Line Change
#LAKings 12 Gagne in expected to start on left with 24-71
Gagne will return to the Kings lineup after being a healthy scratch in the last two contests.
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Yann Danis 5 stitches from puck to the mask. He's fine to back up Devan Dubnyk on Saturday.
Dubnyk held the Kings to one goal in his rebound effort after a horrid start against the Sharks. The sputtering Flames have yet to record a win and Dubnyk is a safe start.
Injury
Jagr out tonight.
As expected after missing practice this morning, Jagr won't play tonight for the Stars.
Briere doubtful; cant take draws, either
Briere is close to a return. No date has been set yet, it appears as if whenever he feels confident enough to get back on the ice, he will be.
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#tblightning will go back with Anders Lindback in net Sunday against the Flyers.
The Lightning have been great on offense but bad on defense. The lack of defense doesn't help Lindback's splits but the offense should help his wins.
Downie out for the year with torn ACL.
Done for year = No Fantasy Value.
Hanzal, who Tippett said was questionable for tonight's game, is on the ice for the morning skate.
Hanzal missed the teams last two games and is quesitonable for tonight. The return of Hanzal would be huge for the Coyotes as he is one of their best offensive threats.
Goalie Start
Goaltender Thomas Greiss will likely make an appearance in one of the two games this weekend, and it looks like it might be on Saturday, as he was the first goalie off of the ice on Friday while Niemi stayed on for some extra work.
Niemi takes on a tough challenge vs. the Canucks on Sunday.
Goalie Start
Goaltender Thomas Greiss will likely make an appearance in one of the two games this weekend, and it looks like it might be on Saturday, as he was the first goalie off of the ice on Friday while Niemi stayed on for some extra work.
Greiss is making his first start of the season in the weekend's back-to-back games. Greiss has proven to be a competent backup but the timeshare should be heavily favouring Niemi this season.
Line Change
Todd McLellan says Scott Gomez will likely play Saturday against Colorado. But Handzus not necessarily the guy to come out if Gomez plays
More likely one of the fourth liners will take a backseat as Gomez eases his way into the line up. You shouldn't have any expectations for Gomez at this point - even if he has been on the powerplay.
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