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Jamie Langenbrunner(Right Wing)(RW)|Inactive INA

Injury

Hitch said that expect several of the injured players back at some point next week. Likely to be Russell, Huskins & Langenbrunner. #stlblues

Sounds like all three players are progressing nicely. Langenbrunner has four goals and 21 points in 57 games.

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Lou Korac 2018-07-18T17:53:19.645Z

Jaroslav Halak(Goalie)(G)|Free Agent FA

Goalie Start

Halak Sun

In two starts against the Blue Jackets this season, Halak has a 1-1-0 record with a 3.03 GAA and .908 SV%.

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Lou Korac 2012-03-09T13:40:40.000Z

Jordan Nolan(Center)(C)|Free Agent FA

Line Change

#LAKings extra skating for 19-44 and 71

Sounds like Jordan Nolan is a scratch tonight. He has two goals and three points in 12 games.

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Jim Fox 2012-03-09T13:38:51.000Z

Tuomo Ruutu(Left Wing)(LW)|Free Agent FA

Injury

If there's no soreness from practice Ruutu could play tomorrow Muller says

Ruutu skated on the top line this morning and could get back in the lineup tomorrow. The winger has 17 goals and 30 points in 56 games.

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Chip Alexander 2012-03-09T13:36:59.000Z

Derek MacKenzie(Center)(C)|

Injury

#CBJ Fs MacKenzie, Dorsett and Boll will not make the trip to STL, interim coach Todd Richards said. Club will recall player today or Sat.

MacKenzie is out at least another game. Through 66 games, MacKenzie scored seven goals and 14 points.

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Shawn Mitchell 2012-03-09T13:35:31.000Z

Jared Boll(Right Wing)(RW)|

Injury

#CBJ Fs MacKenzie, Dorsett and Boll will not make the trip to STL, interim coach Todd Richards said. Club will recall player today or Sat.

Boll is out at least another game. He has two points and 91 PIM through 40 games.

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Shawn Mitchell 2012-03-09T13:35:06.000Z

Derek Dorsett(Right Wing)(RW)|

Injury

#CBJ head coach Todd Richards said Steve Mason and Derek Dorsett will not make the trip to St. Louis.

Both players are out tomorrow night. Through 65 games, Dorsett has 10 goals and six assists with 192 PIM.

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@BlueJacketsNHL 2012-03-09T13:34:08.000Z

Steve Mason(Goalie)(G)|Free Agent FA

Injury

#CBJ head coach Todd Richards said Steve Mason and Derek Dorsett will not make the trip to St. Louis.

Both players are out tomorrow night. Expect Mason to miss a few more games with his laceration.

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@BlueJacketsNHL 2012-03-09T13:33:34.000Z

Colby Armstrong(Right Wing)(RW)|Inactive INA

Injury

Armstrong will have to wear full cage to protect his broken beak.

Sounds like Armstrong will play through the broken nose with a full cage. He has a goal and an assist in 19 games.

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David Shoalts 2018-07-18T17:53:15.680Z

Mike Brown(Right Wing)(RW)|Free Agent FA

Injury

Mike Brown has a deep thigh contusion that will keep him out 7-10 days #leafs

Through 44 games, Brown scored two goals and four points with 60 PIM. Expect Jay Rosehill to stay in the lineup in his stead.

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David Alter 2012-03-09T13:31:39.000Z

Jarome Iginla(Right Wing)(RW)|Free Agent FA

Line Change

Jarome Iginla missed practice this week with cut on ankle. Will play tonight.

Not surprising that the 34-year-old Iginla needs a maintenance day this late in the season. The Flames captain scored 27 goals and 54 points in 67 games.

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Vicki Hall 2012-03-09T13:30:42.000Z

Craig Anderson(Goalie)(G)|Free Agent FA

Injury

Craig Anderson skated before practice, taking shots holding the knob of a goal stick.

Great news on Anderson, who was unable to grip a stick earlier this week. He should be able to return before the end of the regular season at this pace.

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Daniel Slater 2012-03-09T13:28:19.000Z

Zenon Konopka(Center)(C)|Inactive INA

Line Change

Konopka rotating in with 4th line.

If Konopka plays tomorrow, it will be on the fourth line. He has three goals and five points with 172 PIM through 53 games.

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Steve Lloyd 2018-07-18T17:53:35.860Z

Daniel Alfredsson(Right Wing)(RW)|Inactive INA

Line Change

No Karlsson or Alfredsson at #Sens practice.

Karlsson is likely taking a maintenance day. He has 16 goals and 67 points in 68 games.

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Steve Lloyd 2018-07-18T17:53:16.386Z

Daniel Alfredsson(Right Wing)(RW)|Inactive INA

Line Change

No Karlsson or Alfredsson at #Sens practice.

Alfredsson is likely taking a maintenance day. He has 22 goals and 49 points in 63 games.

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Steve Lloyd 2018-07-18T17:53:16.384Z

Ben Bishop(Goalie)(G)|Free Agent FA

Goalie Start

Paul MacLean says Ben Bishop will start against Buffalo.

Bishop will face the Sabres for the first time in his career.

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Elliotte Friedman 2012-03-09T13:25:39.000Z

Nino Niederreiter(Right Wing)(RW)|Winnipeg Jets WPG

Line Change

Niederreiter-Reasoner-Pandolfo

Niederreiter could play on the fourth line with Martin sidelined. The rookie has a goal in 42 games.

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@NYIslanders 2012-03-09T13:24:28.000Z

Michael Grabner(Right Wing)(RW)|Free Agent FA

Line Change

Grabner-Cizikas-Okposo

Grabner is practicing with his normal line which means he probably draws back in. He has 15 goals and 25 points in 63 games.

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@NYIslanders 2012-03-09T13:23:54.000Z

Matt Martin(Left Wing)(LW)|New York Islanders NYI

Injury

Martin is not practicing due to illness #isles

Sounds like Martin could miss a game or two. through 67 games, he has seven goals and 14 points with 314 hits and 99 PIM.

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@NYIslanders 2012-03-09T13:23:07.000Z

David Desharnais(Center)(C)|

Injury

With #canadiens David Desharnais that should be out vs #canucks

Tough break for the Habs as they lose their top line center. The diminutive pivot has 14 goals and 52 points in 68 games this season. No word on how long he misses.

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Renaud P Lavoie 2012-03-09T13:21:47.000Z

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