NHL Hockey Player News

The workhorse Ward likely needed a maintenance day today. He's started 41 of the team's first 48 games.

Spacek skated today and is close to returning to the Canes. Before getting hurt he cooled down with no points over his last 10 games. Spacek has scored a goal and seven points over 15 games.

Sidelined since January 7th with an 'upper-body injury', the Canes will bring their winger along slowly. He has 11 goals and 21 points over 43 games.

Pitkanen last played on December 6th due to a concussion. He was deemed out indefinitely at the time. If you don't have an available roster spot for him, it's likely safe to drop him and keep an eye on the Finnish dman in February.

In five career starts against the Sabres, Pavelec has a 1-2-2 record with a 3.58 GAA and .899 SV%.

Madden moves down to the fourth line. He has no points and minus-1 rating in his first five games with the team.

As previously reported, Bergenheim is unlikely to play on this trip. He scored seven goals in 26 games before getting hurt.

Playing on the fourth line for the last few games, it is no secret that Santorelli is not a favored player. He has just five goals and seven points in 37 games despite playing in mostly offensive situations most of the year.

Skille may play tomorrow after practicing on the third line. The scrappy winger has a goal and three points with 23 PIM over 15 games.

Skille may play tomorrow after practicing on the third line. Prior to getting hurt, the Madison, Wisconsin native scored two goals and six points over 31 games.

Versteeg had a nasty collision with Keaton Ellerby this morning. After leaving the ice, the winger was deemed OK. Sounds like you can keep him in your lineup.

Repik has played perhaps the best hockey of his young career. With two goals and five points over 16 games, don't be surprised if he is claimed.

Carson has no points in two games. Expect him to clear waivers.

Expect Zanon to draw back into the lineup tonight. He has a goal and three points over 23 games.

Falk draws out for Greg Zanon as the Wild continue to rotate their D. He has four assists over 27 games this season.

In three career starts against the Leafs, Backstrom has a 2-1-0 record with a 2.00 GAA and .929 SV%.

Shannon has been out since late December but is expected to get back in the lineup by the end of the month. His presence on the ice indicates he's nearing a return.

Tyrell could fill in for Trevor Smith or Tom Pyatt tomorrow. The grinder has five assists over 24 games.

Sounds like another member of the Lightning was hurt during practice. The heart-and-soul forward has five goals and seven points on the season.

Suter ruled himself out of tonight's game but remains on the ice which is a good sign. The Madison, Wisconsin native is on track for a career year with five goals and 25 points in 44 games. He most likely gets back into the lineup soon.