Sheldon Souray practicing with the Stars this afternoon.
Souray is currently on IR with an ankle injury. The offensive defender last played on December 23rd.
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Ryan Wilson will be healthy scratch tonight
Despite being cleared to play, Wilson will not play tonight. Wilson last played on December 6th when he was hit by Maxim Lapierre. He should add another sturdy player to the Avs back end.
Helm, Holmstrom both out Sat. at Tor. they think they can play sun but babcock said its unlikely.
Expect both players to miss tomorrow night's game. Helm has four goals and 12 points over 36 games while centering the third line.
Helm, Holmstrom both out Sat. at Tor. they think they can play sun but babcock said its unlikely.
Expect both players to miss tomorrow night's game. Holmstrom scored six goals and 15 points in 33 games while being shuffled around the lineup.
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Jakub Kindl back in lineup Sat. in Tor in place of commodore. kindl had sat out 6 games.
Kindl has a goal and eight points in 31 games. He will play on the third pairing tomorrow against the Leafs.
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Connolly will play, I expect Malone will be ready to play, which means they could dress 7 D
Look for Connolly to play on a scoring line with Wyman and Hall both questionable for tomorrow's tilt.
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Brad Marchand was absent from practice today but Claude Julien expects him to play tomorrow and said he would skate alone today
Marchand is hopeful to rest up before facing the Canucks on Saturday.
Waiver Move
Gordon and Smaby both cleared waivers. No word of asmts just yet.
Gordon has two goals and five points in 36 games with the Ducks, playing mostly on the third or fourth line. He has no fantasy hockey value if in the minors.
Waiver Move
Gordon and Smaby both cleared waivers. No word of asmts just yet.
Smaby has yet to play this season and likely needs some time in the minors to recover.
Injury
Jagr is NOT skating w/his line today though. Read still is.
Jagr is practicing with teammates which is a good sign. However, not playing with his normal line is an indication he won't play tomorrow night.
Trade
The Lightning have acquired D Brendan Mikkelson from Calgary in exchange for Blair Jones. Mikkelson will join the Bolts.
Jones has four points in 22 games while playing on the bottom lines. Expect the Bolts to recall a forward.
The Lightning have acquired D Brendan Mikkelson from Calgary in exchange for Blair Jones. Mikkelson will join the Bolts.
Mikkelson likely serves as a depth defenseman with the Bolts.
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Matt frattin skates as an extra with jay rosehill today with mike brown back in the lineup.
Frattin could be the odd-man out. The rookie has five goals and 10 points through 38 games.
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Mike brown skates on the 4th line today with darryl boyce and dave steckel.
Looks like Brown is healthy enough to play. Brown posted 31 PIM through 18 games and could be a good source of PIM moving forward.
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Brennan and McCormick will sit
The Canes don't have an enforcer which makes Zach Kassian a better choice tonight.
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Brennan and McCormick will sit
Brennan has a goal in five games. If the Sabres stay healthy, he may be headed back to Rochester.
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Myers set to return to the line-up tonight #Sabres
Myers gets back into the lineup for the first time since November 19th. He has two goals and six points in 19 games in what was considered a down year. Might be a good time to buy low on the former Calder winner.
Goalie Start
DETROIT – When the Red Wings and Maple Leafs tussle this Saturday for the 276th time in series history, goalie Jimmy Howard will be looking to make history of his own.
In his only career start against the Leafs, Howard stopped 15 of 17 shots before leaving the game without a decision.
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#Pens Park: I'm feeling good and looking forward to coming back. Had a good couple weeks of practice and next step is playing -Sam
Park practiced on the third line this morning and may play. The Seoul, South Korea native has two goals and seven points over 21 games.
Letang skated this morning, good sign
Letang getting back on the ice is definitely a good sign. However, the Pens will continue to play it safe with their prized offensive d-man.
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