NHL Hockey Player News

Halak was pulled in his last start against the Predators after giving up 3 goals on 11 shots. He will get another crack at the Preds tonight and will look to better his performance from Monday.

Scrivens and the Maple Leafs are off to a good start this season. Scrivens (1-1, 1.53 GAA .929 SV%) sat last night while Reimer beat the Penguins. It looks like the goalie competition is bringing the best out of both goalies so far.

CBJ is always a good matchup for opposing tenders.

Theodore has been getting the lion's share of the work over Clemmensen.

The Leafs are coming off a big win over Pittsburgh, although they lost Lupul to a broken arm. Look elsewhere for goaltending options if possible.

Ward has been lit up his first 2 starts this year, giving up 8 goals on 38 shots.

It remains to be seen where Frattin will play in the lineup, but this is a great opportunity for the young forward to proves he belongs in the NHL. Where he plays in the lineup and how much ice time he gets will ultimately determine his fantasy value.

This is a tough break for the Leafs and Lupul, who broke his arm when he got hit hit by a Dion Phaneuf shot. Lupul has been placed on IR and will be out for an extended period of time.

Kiprusoff needs to give the Flames better goaltending than he has so far. For this team to be competitive this year, they'll need above average netminding from their number one.

Make sure to leave Schenn on the bench tomorrow if you have a full roster

Along with teammate Brad Marchand, Seidenberg is a game-time decision. Seidenberg skated in the Bruins last two practices and hopes to play tonight. Monitor his status as game-time approaches.

Marchand was shaken up by a hit from Jets forward Evander Kane on Monday. Marchand skated in practice today, so monitor his status prior to game-time and act accordingly.

Michael Caruso made his NHL debut last Saturday, then sat a game and then in his second career NHL game broke his arm. Tough start for the young blueliner. Caruso isn't fantasy relevant.

Lundqvist has had a slow start to the season to say the least (0-2, 4.75 GAA, .865 SV%). However he is the reigning Vezina winner for a reason, it is no time to panic with him. 'King' Henrik's first loss of the year came against the Bruins, 3-1 in the season opener. He will look to improve on that when he gets another crack at them tonight.

Gardiner will make his season debut tonight. It will be the first time Gardiner will have played since suffering a concussion in the AHL on December 8.

Bobrovsky appears to have won the starting job in Columbus over Steve Mason. He has been very good this season (1-0-1, 2.31 GAA, .934 SV%). The Blue Jackets have been playing better than people expected, if they continue this play Bobrovsky could be worth a fantasy look.

Mason was in a battle for the starting job in camp but Bobrovsky started the first two games of the year and played very well. It appears like Mason is the backup for now. Mason doesn't have any fantasy value as long as he is the backup.

Anderson is off to a fantastic start to the season (2-0, 0.50 GAA, .983 SV%) and he will look to keep it going against the Panthers. Anderson is a good start right now.

The Capitals are struggling to start the season, and Holtby has given up 10 goals in 2 games. Adam Oates is turning to Neuvirth Thursday to change things up. If Neuvirth plays well he could possibly win the starting job. Monitor this situation going forward.

The Sabres have back-to-back games on Thursday and Friday so it appears like Enroth will start Thursday and they'll go back to Miller on Friday. Enroth has no fantasy value.