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Injury

Both Latendresse and captain Mikko Koivu, who is sidelined with a shoulder injury, skated for awhile before practice, were worked hard by the assistants and shot pucks. So Koivu clearly seems to be ahead of schedule, although he has not yet practiced.

Koivu continues to progress and should return from his shoulder injury within the next couple of weeks. The team's captain has been missed as he leads their offense.

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Russo's Rants 2012-01-30T15:43:40.000Z

Guillaume Latendresse(Right Wing)(RW)|Inactive INA

Injury

With the Wild back from the All-Star break, Guillaume Latendresse has returned to practice after missing 32 of the past 34 games with a concussion.

Latendresse has taken the first step towards his recovery by getting back on the ice. Limited to only 16 games on the season, the power forward has five goals and nine points. Expect his return to give the Wild a big boost up front.

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Russo's Rants 2018-07-18T17:53:19.031Z

Nicklas Backstrom(Center)(C)|Free Agent FA

Injury

#Caps coach Dale Hunter says Nicklas Backstrom didn't skate at all over the NHL All-Star break.

Doesn't sound like Backstrom will return to the lineup any time soon. The Caps' star center has been sidelined since taking an elbow to the head from Calgary Flames winger Rene Bourque.

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Brian McNally 2012-01-30T15:40:53.000Z

Scott Nichol(Center)(C)|Inactive INA

Injury

Scott Nichol just left the ice with trainer Ray Barile. #stlblues

Sounds like Nichol might be injured. Look for Chris Porter to fill his spot on the fourth line.

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Lou Korac 2018-07-18T17:53:31.693Z

Andy McDonald(Center)(C)|Inactive INA

Injury

McDonald centering Steen & Porter. #stlblues

McDonald practiced for the first time with contact. Skating on an extra line likely indicates he won't play this week.

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Lou Korac 2018-07-18T17:53:11.561Z

David Perron(Left Wing)(LW)|Free Agent FA

Line Change

57-21-25

Perron moves down to the second line. The sniper has four goals and 17 points through 24 games.

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Jeremy Rutherford 2012-01-30T15:38:20.000Z

Vladimir Sobotka(Center)(C)|Free Agent FA

Line Change

17-42-74

Sobotka practiced on the top line this morning and figures to play there. He has two goals and 14 points through 40 games.

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Jeremy Rutherford 2012-01-30T15:37:34.000Z

Chris Porter(Left Wing)(LW)|

Call up / Send down

#Blues recall forward Chris Porter from Peoria (AHL).

Porter comes back up after staying fresh over the break. He has two goals and three points in 25 games.

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Jesse Spector 2012-01-30T15:36:20.000Z

Tyler Ennis(Left Wing)(LW)|Free Agent FA

Injury

Ennis w gerbe and Stafford.

Sounds like Ennis could be nearing his return. Limited to only 15 games, the diminutive forward has three goals and five points on the season.

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Mike Harrington 2012-01-30T15:34:55.000Z

Brayden McNabb(Defenseman)(D)|Vegas Golden Knights VGK

Injury

Mcnabb back on ice w #Sabres.

Mcnabb was playing on the top pairing before getting hurt but may see the AHL for conditioning purposes. The rookie has a goal and five points through 20 games.

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Mike Harrington 2012-01-30T15:33:51.000Z

Darryl Boyce(Center)(C)|Inactive INA

Injury

Colby armstrong and darryl boyce are skating with tyler bozak.#leafs

The fourth liner has a goal and an assist through 11 games.

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Paul Hendrick 2018-07-18T17:53:16.829Z

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

Injury

Colby armstrong and darryl boyce are skating with tyler bozak.#leafs

Good sign that Armstrong continues to practice as he works his way back into the lineup. The third liner has an assist over nine games.

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Paul Hendrick 2018-07-18T17:53:15.644Z

Brian Boucher(Goalie)(G)|Inactive INA

Injury

Brian Boucher is heading out to skate.

Boucher participating in practice means he is taking the next step. With the Canes already out of the running, don't expect Boucher to hold much value.

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Michael Smith 2018-07-18T17:53:13.766Z

Riley Nash(Center)(C)|Free Agent FA

Line Change

Jokinen-Skinner-Nash

Nash gets a look on the second line with Zac Dalpe hurt. He has six goals and 18 points through 41 games at the AHL level.

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Michael Smith 2012-01-30T15:28:39.000Z

Jamie McBain(Defenseman)(D)|

Line Change

Canes working on PP now Staal is centering Nash and Skinner on the first unit. McBain and Faulk on the points.

Sounds like McBain moves up to the top PP unit. Six of his 18 points have come with the man advantage.

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Mike Maniscalco 2012-01-30T15:27:46.000Z

Jaroslav Spacek(Defenseman)(D)|Inactive INA

Line Change

Ruutu-Jokinen-LaRose the second unit with Spacek and Harrison on the points.

Spacek practicing on the power play likely indicates he's healthy enough to play. The offensive d-man has a goal and four points in 15 games.

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Mike Maniscalco 2018-07-18T17:53:19.980Z

Travis Moen(Left Wing)(LW)|Free Agent FA

Injury

Travis Moen (upper body) isn't skating but hasn't been put on IR

Moen won't play tomorrow. The gritty winger was enjoying a career season with nine goals and 16 points through 46 games.

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Marc Antoine Godin 2012-01-30T15:19:12.000Z

Ryan White(Center)(C)|Free Agent FA

Line Change

A bit hard to see Ryan White coming back tomorrow but that may just happen

White could center the fourth line tomorrow. He would be making his season debut.

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Marc Antoine Godin 2012-01-30T15:17:53.000Z

Nicklas Lidstrom(Defenseman)(D)|

Line Change

Nick Lidstrom is over flu and plans to play Tuesday for #RedWings

Expect Lidstrom to play tomorrow night.

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Brendan Savage 2018-07-18T17:53:28.057Z

Michael Hutchinson(Goalie)(G)|Free Agent FA

Call up / Send down

Goalie Michael Hutchinson has been recalled from Providence. #bruins

Hutchinson is just filling in for Tim Thomas, who was given today off.

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Naoko Funayama 2012-01-30T15:13:41.000Z

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