“Tom’s been working at it and improving but I don’t know if he’ll ever get to the point where he can play again,” McPhee told reporters Tuesday. “As I said in the summer, we weren’t counting on it.”
Absolutely no reason to roster Tom Poti.
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Line Change
Jacob Josefson centering for Steve Zalewski and Daviod Clarkson.
Clarkson moves back down to the third line. He has 16 goals and 21 points mostly playing in that role.
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Jacob Josefson centering for Steve Zalewski and Daviod Clarkson.
Josefson is centering a two-way line this morning, playing alongside power forward David Clarkson. He has an assist over six games.
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Zubrus was back at RW with Sykora and Elias.
With Henrique healthy, Zubrus moves back to second-line RW. He has 12 goals and 23 points on the season.
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With Henrique back between Parise and Kovalchuk,
Henrique practiced this morning on the top line and is likely to get back into the lineup. The rookie has 13 goals and 34 points in 40 games with the Devils.
As per Peter maher: Curtis Glencross heading back to #Calgary for Doctor evaluation. knee Injury. Won't play on road trip. #Flames
Glencross can be ruled out for the next two games to say the least. The Kindersley, Saskatchewan native has 18 goals and 33 points on the season in what could be a career season.
Call up / Send down
RALEIGH, NC – Jim Rutherford, President and General Manager of the National Hockey League’s Carolina Hurricanes, today announced that the team has recalled forward Zac Dalpe from the Charlotte Checkers of the American Hockey League (AHL). Forward Brett Sutter has been reassigned to Charlotte.
Sutter registered three assists in 15 games while playing on the fourth line. He has no fantasy hockey value.
Call up / Send down
RALEIGH, NC – Jim Rutherford, President and General Manager of the National Hockey League’s Carolina Hurricanes, today announced that the team has recalled forward Zac Dalpe from the Charlotte Checkers of the American Hockey League (AHL). Forward Brett Sutter has been reassigned to Charlotte.
Dalpe played well with the Checkers, scoring nine goals and 16 points over 23 games. The team's top prospect is likely used in more of a scoring role.
With center Martin Hanzal still out of the lineup with a lower-body injury, his absence cannot be underestimated. He’s close to returning, coach Dave Tippett said, and he’s working hard to get his conditioning back to an elite level.
When Hanzal does return, expect him to center the second line. The former 17th overall pick scored five goals and 19 points in 33 games before getting hurt. His return should help spark the Coyotes offense.
Gulutzan also said there is a chance Benn could play in the Stars’ final game before the All-Star break, which is Tuesday versus Anaheim.
Benn is way ahead of schedule and could return after missing only a week. The Stars lone All-Star representative scored 13 goals and 42 points in 43 games before getting hurt.
Centre Roman Horak missed the game with an undisclosed injury, so the Flames dressed 11 forwards and seven defencemen.
No word on how long Horak will miss. The rookie has two goals and nine points over 40 games played.
Then Curtis Glencross limped off the ice in the second period with a suspected knee injury, leaving the Flames with just 10 forwards.
Not sure how injured Glencross is at this point but it does not sound good. The Kindersley, Saskatchewan native has 18 goals and 33 points on the season in what could be a career season.
Goalie Start
Jiggy in net for Avs against Florida
In 13 career starts against the Panthers, Giguere has a 6-6-1 record with a 2.68 GAA, .908 SV% and one shutout.
CORRECTION...Taylor Hall is still in Oilers room...and HAS NOT gone to Hospital.
Hall still could play tonight if the team's medical staff allows him to. He was cut by the skate of teammate Corey Potter during warmups and lost a good deal of blood. Ryan Smyth replaced him on the top line.
John Tavares extends his point streak to 10 games. 1-0 #Isles.
Tavares, as you would guess, leads the Isles in points. The team's top-line center has taken his game to the next level with a harder work ethic this season.
Goalie Start
Tim Thomas vs. Mathieu Garon.
In 15 career appearances against the Bolts, Thomas has a 11-4-0 record with a 2.17 GAA and .932 SV%.
Taylor Hall leaves ice in warmup. Looks like he's cut. Doesn't look good.
Hall is the latest victim of an errant puck-to-the-head. The sophomore has 15 goals and 31 points over 36 games. No word on whether he can play tonight.
I’m betting that Upshall and Skille may hit the ice before Bergenheim because he just began skating last week. He told me the injury was serious as soon as it occurred.
Bergenheim is travelling with the team which is a positive sign for the Cats. He scored seven goals in 26 games before getting hurt.
I’m betting that Upshall and Skille may hit the ice before Bergenheim because he just began skating last week.
He last played on November 10th due to an upper-body injury. The scrappy winger has a goal and three points with 23 PIM over 15 games.
Injury
I’m betting that Upshall and Skille may hit the ice before Bergenheim because he just began skating last week.
Expect Skille to play during the upcoming road trip. Prior to getting hurt, the Madison, Wisconsin native scored two goals and six points over 31 games.
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