Richards still may miss a game or two but getting cleared to play is definitely the next step. His conditioning has been lauded so he may be able to draw right back in.
Either J.T. Wyman or Evan Oberg will take his place in the lineup. The Anchorage, Alaska native has three goals and six points over 31 games.
Gilroy will miss yet another game with Bruno Gervais staying in the lineup. The former Hobey Baker Award winner posted eight assists in his first 29 games with the Bolts.
St. Louis will be a game-time decision tonight but likely won't get back into the lineup just yet. He was able to practice unimpeded but still could have some vision problems.
In 15 career appearances against the Sharks, Garon has a 3-6-1 record with a 3.32 GAA, .888 SV% and one shutout.
Aucoin is eligible to play as soon as this Saturday. The veteran scored a goal and four points while playing top four minutes and getting time on the second power play unit.
Pogge is expected to backup Jason LaBarbera tonight. He has no fantasy hockey value as he is not expected to get any starts.
No word yet from TBL sources so stay tuned for a confirmation.
In five career starts against the Coyotes, Ward has a 3-2-0 record with a 3.32 GAA and .896 SV%.
Don't count on much from the rookie until he moves into the Top 6.
Stay tuned for a confirmation on whether his injury flares up again. In nine career appearances against the Preds, Sanford has a 4-3-1 record with a 2.83 GAA and .882 SV%.
Nothing from the Flyers sources yet so stand by for a confirmation.
Stay tuned as Robidas may be a game time decision tonight.
In 7 games, Anderson has a stellar record against his former team: 5-0-1 with a 2.31 GAA and .931 SV%.
Gragnani is an option to be the seventh defender after being a healthy scratch. The Montreal native has a goal and nine points over 30 games but has drawn criticism with his defensive play.
Sounds like Kaleta will draw back in and play on the third line. The agitator last played on December 4th.
The move makes sure the Isles can make another roster move as they are expected to recall a backup goalie. Rolston is eligible to return any time after tomorrow.
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.
In five career appearances against the Sabres, Reimer has a 3-2-0 record with a 3.94 GAA and .884 SV%.
Great sign to see Giordano back on the ice. The Flames top defender has been sidelined since November 29th and is out indefinitely with a torn tendon.
