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Chad LaRose skating for Carolina. Looks like he's in tonight after missing the past couple with illness.
Look for LaRose to draw in on the fourth line. The winger has 11 goals and 21 points through 46 games.
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Good indication Jordan Staal is ready to leave IR.
Staal should be able to play again this week. The former 2nd overall pick has 15 goals and 21 points in 34 games.
Injury
Penguins say no Tyler Kennedy update until Thursday. At this rate, he might be healed before the nature of his injury is announced.
Kennedy could possibly return at some point this week as early indications point to the injury being not that serious. He has six goals and 22 points in 42 games.
Call up / Send down
The Pittsburgh Penguins have re-assigned forwards Jason Williams and Colin McDonald to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League, it was announced by executive vice president and general manager Ray Shero.
Williams drew in on the fourth line yesterday. He has a goal and an assist in eight games.
Goalie Start
Niemi to start tonight. #SJSharks
In nine career appearances against the Flames, Niemi has a 8-1-0 record with a 2.07 GAA, .915 SV% and one shutout.
Martin Brodeur did not practice today after twisting his right ankle when the Rangers’ Ryan Callahan fell on his leg in 7:34 into the third period of the Devils’ 1-0 victory Tuesday night at Madison Square Garden.
Brodeur is not expected to miss any games although Johan Hedberg is expected to play tomorrow.
Jagr and Timonen had maintenance days today, Homer said.
Timonen has been playing through injuries so he should continue to take maintenance days. The Finnish defender has two goals and 32 points through 53 games.
Injury
Jagr and Timonen had maintenance days today, Homer said.
Jagr will need maintenance days to heal his achy groin. However, don't expect him to miss more playing time. The superstar has 13 goals and 38 points through 45 games.
Early indication is that it’s not too serious and he’s dealing with a mild headache. When watching it live it looked like it was his shoulder more than his head but we will wait to hear more from the team.
Early reports indicate D'Agostini could only miss a short amount of playing time. The former Hab scored nine goals and 18 points through 52 games.
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It looks like it’s only a matter of time before the Blues get forward Andy McDonald back in the lineup. I would think Saturday is doubtful with the team set to play three games in four nights but barring an unexpected setback, fans can be sure to see McDonald back either Sunday or Tuesday.
Sounds like McDonald could return this weekend. The veteran center has been relegated to only three games this season.
Call up / Send down
Colin McDonald now appears in "In The System" portion of Penguins' website. Seems like a pretty good sign that he's headed to Wilkes-Barre.
He registered no points in five games. McDonald has no fantasy hockey value while in the minors.
Line Change
Interesting line combos at practice: Hagelin-Mitchell-Callahan.
Callahan continues his slide down the lineup, moving to the fourth line. The captain has 17 goals and 36 points through 51 games.
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Interesting line combos at practice: Dubinsky-Boyle-Prust
Prust moves off the Richards line to play with Brian Boyle. The pugilist has two goals and 13 points with 102 PIM.
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Interesting line combos at practice: Dubinsky-Boyle-Prust
Dubinsky is bumped down to the third line. He has six goals and 22 points in 48 games.
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Interesting line combos at practice: Fedotenko-Richards-Rupp
Rupp moves up to the Richards line. The hero of the Winter Classic has four goals in 29 games.
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Interesting line combos at practice: Fedotenko-Richards-Rupp
Fedotenko is once again reunited with Brad Richards. The two-way winger has seven goals and 14 points through 50 games.
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#Sens practice lines: Foligno-Konopka-Neil/O'Brien
Foligno is moved off the second line -- where he has played most of the year. The Buffalo native scored 12 goals and 31 points through 56 games.
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#Sens practice lines: Foligno-Konopka-Neil/O'Brien
Neil gets bumped down to the fourth line with the most recent shake up. He has nine goals and 18 points with 101 PIM through 47 games.
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#Sens practice lines: Daugavins-Smith-Condra
Condra moves up a line after most recently playing on the fourth. He has seven goals and 19 points through 55 games.
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#Sens practice lines: Daugavins-Smith-Condra
Daugavins gets a look on the third line. The rookie has three goals and eight points through 47 games.
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