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#FlaPanthers just announce Evgenii Dadonov not going to be healthy scratch tonight
Dadonov has no immediate fantasy hockey value in the minors.
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ROSTER UPDATE: #Flyers GM Paul Holmgren announced that D Erik Gustafsson has been activated from Injured Reserve & loaned to Adirondack.
Expect to see Gustafsson again this season.
ST. LOUIS Here is today’s Shea Weber news. A little more positivity coming from the Predators on their captain. According to Coach Barry Trotz, Weber is making some strides. He also said Weber may have gotten to a point where he can ride the exercise bike.
Definitely a good update coming out of Nashville but you can expect him to miss a few more games. Sounds like the original prognosis of a return tonight was premature.
"Looked good out there. Took shots, took practice. Won't play tomorrow... hope is that he plays on this trip at some point"
Smith continues to progress with the hope that he plays within the next week or so. Check back for a further update from the team.
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Coyotes sent center Andy Miele back to Portland.
Miele has no points through seven NHL games and likely needs more AHL seasoning.
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GLENDALE, ARIZONA – Phoenix Coyotes General Manager Don Maloney announced today that the Coyotes have recalled center Marc-Antoine Pouliot from the Portland Pirates, the Coyotes American Hockey League affiliate (AHL).
Pouliot scored four goals and 16 points while in the AHL. He likely serves as insurance for more injured forwards.
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@kcarrera reports #washcaps D Mike Green will make the trip to Columbus, but won't play tomorrow vs. #CBJ.
Greens ETA looks like this Tuesday against the Flames. Check back for a further update on the All-Star's status.
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James Reimer makes sixth consecutive start tomorrow in Winnipeg.
In four career appearances against the Jets, Reimer has a 2-0-0 record with a 2.06 GAA and .937 SV%.
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Anton Babchuk plays for the first time since Nov 8th.
Babchuk might be rushed into the lineup due to the injury of Derek Smith. He posted three assists through eight games before getting hurt.
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#CBJ brass and Springfield coaches will discuss early next week a specific timetable for G Mark Dekanich's debut. He's getting close.
When fully healthy, Dekanich should be inserted into the starter mix. He still has not made a rehab start in Springfield.
Devils center Travis Zajac was back at practice today after taking a maintenance day off on Thursday.
Zajac won't miss any more playing time but expect him to take some maintenance days over the course of the season. The Winnipeg, Manitoba native has a goal and an assist over six games.
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Sutter had no update on Simon Gagne, other than to say that Gagne was “progressing” and getting off-ice therapy.
Good news to hear that Gagne is progressing. However, the veteran will likely remain out of the lineup for a significant period of time.
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Boudreau was coy on who would start Saturday. Just a guess but it wouldn't be a surprise if it was Ellis.
Sounds like Hiller could sit out tomorrow's game. Check back for a further update prior to game time.
Jason Blake might be one or two games away from returning, Bruce Boudreau said.
Blake has only played in three games this season and last suited up on October 14th. He should add some depth to the second line.
Duchene still undergoing tests. Results not til later. Sorry
Doesn't sound great for the former 3rd overall pick. Check back for a further update from the team.
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Tyler bozak sustains un upper body injury in practise today and will be a game time decision according to ron wilson.
Bozak has been enjoying a bounce back season between Phil Kessel and Joffrey Lupul. The Regina, Saskatchewan native has seven goals and 25 points through 35 games.
Liles not skating again today. There was hope he would take part.
Doesn't sound like Liles is close to returning. The Leafs would be wise to play it safe with their top offensive defender as he recovers from his concussion.
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Ales Hemsky sinus issue now spread to Eric Belanger. They went for CAT SCAN in NY..couldn't make it in time for practice.Except both to play
Belanger will play tomorrow if all checks out. He has a goal and 10 points through 36 games while primarily centering the third and fourth line.
Ryan Whitney is on the ice with the rest of the club for the beginning of practice this afternoon in Long Island.
Whitney was unable to skate for the full practice so expect him to sit out tomorrow's game.
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