Also Wilson not ready for tonight.
Wilson claimed to feel 100 percent yesterday but is unable to play tonight. Wilson has been sidelined since December 30th with an upper-body injury. The versatile forward has eight goals and 22 points in 37 games.
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It's official! Weber back tonight. @PredFans
Weber was cleared for contact and is expected to play tonight. He last suited up on December 23rd.
Suspension
Barch suspended 1 game #flapanthers
Because of his remarks, Barch will not play tonight.
J.m liles return has been hindered by a bout of bronchitis.
Yet another case of a player injured while injured. Sounds like the offensive d-man is a few days away from returning. Liles scored four goals and 21 points in 34 games for the Leafs.
Helm and Holmstrom, both nursing groin injuries, have left practice halfway through.
Not great news for either player as they were hoping to draw back into the lineup shortly. Holmstrom scored six goals and 15 points in 33 games while being shuffled around the lineup.
Helm and Holmstrom, both nursing groin injuries, have left practice halfway through.
Not great news for either player as they were hoping to draw back into the lineup shortly. Helm has four goals and 12 points over 36 games while centering the third line.
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Comeau Backlund Stempniak
With Rene Bourque suspended, Backlund moves up to the second line. The sophomore continues to struggle offensively with three goals and five points over 26 games.
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Ivanans Morrison Kostopoulos
Expect Ivanans to draw in on the fourth line tonight. He could drop the gloves with Shawn Thornton.
Goalie Start
Chris Phillips worked out yesterday, rode the bike today & is taking neuro test tonight; possible for the weekend.
Phillips is certainly ahead of schedule regarding his recent concussion. He has 10 assists in 38 games.
Goalie Start
Anderson vs. Roloson tonight. #Sens #Lightning
In eight career appearances against the Bolts, Anderson has a 4-1-2 record with a 1.46 GAA, .945 SV% and two shutouts.
Call up / Send down
Canes will call up Brett Sutter
Sutter has three assists in eight games with the Canes.
Nicklas Backstrom told reporters he'll make the trip to California. #caps
Backstrom should play on the road trip. The top line center is suffering from a mild concussion/migraine.
Call up / Send down
#mnwild has reassigned D Nate Prosser to @houston_aeros
Prosser registered five assists over 18 games. He has no fantasy hockey value while in the minors.
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Brent centering Poni, Tlusty
Brent moves up to a scoring line. The Cambridge, Ont., native has four goals and 11 points in 38 games.
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Ruutu with Staal and Jssui.
After playing most of the season with rookies or grinders on his wings, Staal finally gets some good linemates. He has nine goals and 25 points through 41 games.
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Ruutu with Staal and Jssui.
Jokinen on the top line is optimal place for him to produce offensively. The Kalajoki, Finland native has four goals and 22 points in 38 games. Expect a slight boost playing with Staal.
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Ruutu with Staal and Jssui.
Ruutu moves up to the top line where he can be expected to chip in a bit more offensively. The Vantaa, Finland native scored 14 goals and 22 points in 41 games. This situation is the most ideal for his fantasy hockey value.
Goalie Start
Biron off ice first for #NYR
In 21 career appearances against the Panthers, Biron has a 7-12-1 record with a 2.68 GAA and .901 SV%.
Goalie Start
Bryz done first. He is back in net
In 18 career appearances against the Blackhawks, Bryzgalov has a 7-6-4 record with a 2.49 GAA, .916 SV% and one shutout.
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