Michalek's return would certainly be a boost for the team's back end. The shot-blocking machine has been sidelined since November 26th.
Doesn't sound encouraging for him to play although the team did send down his replacement Jason Williams. The former 2nd overall pick has 12 goals and 18 points and was likely to see a boost in offensive minutes with Crosby sidelined. Expect a further update on his status prior to tomorrow's game.
Crosby obviously calls the shots with regards to when he plays or doesn't. Once again, when he returns is completely up to him.
The former 10th overall pick has played well in his rookie season with six goals and 15 points on the year. Don't expect the third liner to miss any playing time.
The oft-injured Sami Salo needs maintenance days to heal his achy body. Keep him in your lineup since he's very likely to stay in tomorrow night.
Be prepared to slot him back into your lineup tomorrow evening. The second-generation center has eight goals and 15 points in 27 games but has disappointed both fans and fantasy hockey owners.
Gaustad practiced with his normal, which is an indication he could draw back in. Gaustad has a goal and six points over 26 games while centering the fourth line.
In 20 career starts against the Leafs, Luongo is 11-6-2 with a 2.37 GAA, .927 SV% and one shutout.
Schneider won his only career start against the Canes, stopping 32 of 33 shots.
In 18 career starts against the Blue Jackets, Luongo has a 9-5-4 record with a 2.25 GAA, .915 SV% and four shutouts.
Big promotion for the puck-moving defender. He has four goals and seven points in 17 games with three coming with the man advantage. Could be a nice value add in standard leagues.
In five career starts against the Bruins, Quick is 5-0-0 with a 1.88 GAA, .937 SV% and one shutout.
Look for Potter to get time on the power play as Ryan Whitney has not taken the reigns as top defenseman. The Lansing, Michigan native has two goals and eight assists in 16 games.
Khabibulin did not practice today but nothing should be read into that decision. However, the above tidbit could indicate that he won't be starting back-to-back games any time soon.
Barring a setback, you should expect Hall back into the lineup this week. The former 1st overall pick has seven goals and 18 points in 22 games but last played on November 26th.
Good news for Harding, who was unable to even backup earlier last week. Stay tuned for a further update on the stellar backup.
Look for Clutterbuck to draw back in on the top line. He should be started across all fantasy hockey formats at this point.
Nabokov should be able to at least backup for the Isles. The veteran sports a 2.83 GAA and .910 SV% but won only one of his eight starts.
Haley has no fantasy hockey value in the minors.
In 10 career appearances against the Canucks, Mason has a 3-4-2 record with a 3.49 GAA and .884 SV%.
