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No Rau debut.
Rau will not dress tonight. The rookie has no fantasy hockey value at the moment.
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Mike Richards practiced today in a no-contact jersey.
Richards has been able to workout without any setbacks which is an encouraging sign. While there remains no timetable for his return he should get back into lineup within a month.
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Trent Hunter, Alec Martinez and Slava Voynov are expected to be the Kings’ healthy scratches tonight, meaning Willie Mitchell will return and Andrei Loktionov will replace Hunter.
Loktionov likely centers the third line tonight. The rookie has only two assists in 14 games.
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Trent Hunter, Alec Martinez and Slava Voynov are expected to be the Kings’ healthy scratches tonight, meaning Willie Mitchell will return and Andrei Loktionov will replace Hunter.
Hunter has a goal and four points in 19 games as he continues to rotate in and out of the lineup. No reason to roster him any fantasy hockey league.
A day after leaving the Hawks' 4-2 victory over the Calgary Flames on Sunday night at the United Center, Seabrook will travel with the team to Pittsburgh for Tuesday night's game against the Penguins.
Travelling with the team is a positive sign for the wounded Seabrook. After the game he appeared OK which could mean he draws back into the lineup. Check back for a further update on the oft-injured d-man.
Call up / Send down
Hmmm. Benn Ferriero now has locker stall at #SJSharks Ice.
He scored nine goals and 20 points in 20 AHL games and figures to replace Martin Havlat in the lineup.
Jim Vandermeer also out there.
With Vandermeer out the team has used Colin White in every game. Expect the two to rotate onto the third defensive pairing when fully healthy.
#SJSharks Havlat says too soon to know extent of damage. Serious limp, tho.
Sounds like Havlat will miss extensive playing time for the Sharks. He scored two goals and 15 points over his first 26 games in San Jose. Look for Benn Ferreiro to replace him in the lineup.
Douglas Murray skating with his teammates for today
Murray has been out indefinitely with an upper-body injury. The crease clearing defender should help prevent goals when he does return as the Sharks are 2-2-2 in the six games without him.
Bowness: Rome has a broken thumb. 3-4 weeks.
Seems like Rome can never stay healthy enough to stick in the lineup. He has three goals and six points through 15 games.
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Bowness: Alex Sulzer and Andrew Alberts will play tonight.
Alberts has a goal and two points through 18 games and merits no fantasy hockey value.
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Bowness: Alex Sulzer and Andrew Alberts will play tonight.
Sulzer gets into his first game since November 4th. He has no fantasy hockey value as a depth defender.
Ballard dealing with back spasms. Will not play tonight. #Canucks
Ballard has been dealing with back issues since coming to the team two seasons ago. He has a goal and four points through 30 games.
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#canucks Andrew Ebbett says he's ready to go after missing 6 weeks with a broken foot. Hopes to play Wednesday vs Detroit.
Ebbett won't play tonight but is an option for later in the week. The undrafted center has a goal and an assist through five games with the Canucks.
Goalie Start
Nik Backstrom looks like he'll indeed start for #mnwild
In 28 career appearances against the Canucks, Backstrom is 11-10-6 with a 2.53 GAA, .912 SV% and one shutout.
Goalie Start
Howard in the cage vs the Oil.
In eight career starts against the Oilers, Howard has a 5-1-2 record with a 2.32 GAA, .916 SV% and one shutout.
Injury
#Pens coach Bylsma: Jeffrey starting to up his rehab and hopefully we'll see him return to the ice soon. -MC
Jeffrey last played on November 3rd and has no points through six games with the Pens this season.
Staal and Adams are day to day and will skate tomorrow
If Adams can't play, look for Steve McIntyre to enter the lineup. The fourth liner has three goals and seven points in 33 games.
Z Michalek says he feels good but doesn't want to guess about tomorrow after his concussion symptoms returned last week. #Penguins
The Pens will play it safe with Michalek, who was injured in his first game back from injury. At this rate we may not see him until next (calendar) year.
Staal and Adams are day to day and will skate tomorrow
Staal could sit out for the third consecutive game. The former 2nd overall pick has 12 goals and 18 points in 28 games.
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