Expect Koivu to draw in on the top line and first PP unit tonight. As Yeo originally anticipated, the Wild captain was only sidelined for four games.
Myers is definitely close to returning to the team. The hulking defender last played on November 19th and is on track to return over the next week or two.
Vanek is clearly playing through something but it remains to be seen if he will miss any more playing time. His 17 goals still lead the Sabres in goal scoring.
There are certainly better options than a indefinitely injured d-man on a poor team. Safe to drop him if you haven't already.
Skinner remains out indefinitely so make arrangements around his status. The Canes did place him on IR recently, which should at least give you an extra roster spot in Yahoo! leagues.
Safe to say Boucher will not play any time soon. Expect Justin Peters to handle the backup role in his absence.
Although back-to-back games would be an ideal place to start Justin Peters, head coach Kirk Muller refused to commit either way.
Petersen played on the point in the past for the Stars and figures to slot back in with Robidas and Souray injured. One of his four points came with the man advantage.
Good sign for the Preds as they look to slot their top-four d-man back into the lineup. The Kitchener, Ontario scored a goal and six points with a minus-11 rating over 30 games.
Lombardi has been sidelined since November 17th with an arm injury. The speedy forward scored two goals and six points in his first 19 games with the Leafs and figures to slot back in on the third line.
Brown last played on November 15th and is listed as out indefinitely. Getting back on the ice is the first step but don't expect him to return any time soon.
If Liles gets back on the ice tomorrow, he should be able to play. The offensive defender has four goals and 21 points over 34 games.
Dupuis takes the first step by getting back on the ice. The fourth liner has no points through 30 games.
Look for Dekanich to take the maximum two weeks for his conditioning stint. He should then challenge Curtis Sanford or Steve Mason for a starting gig.
In 19 career starts against the Devils, Ward has a 6-11-2 record with a 2.79 GAA and .901 SV%.
Souray will miss at least tonight's game after getting injured on the 23rd. After missing a full season, the triggerman scored four goals and 16 points while firing 109 shots on goal. With Souray injured, expect the Stars to only dress six defensemen.
Robidas will miss his third consecutive game tonight. He scored two goals and 11 points in his first 32 games.
Bachman faces the Blues for the first time in his career.
With four Sabres forwards still on the mend, this may be the last we see of Derek Whitmore.
McCormick moves up to the third line. The enforcer only has 29 PIM through 24 games so there are much better options in streaming PIM.
