Goalie Start
Richard Bachman in goal Tues vs Rangers.
Bachman will be making his first career start against the Rangers.
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Sobotka is having tests later today. #stlblues
Sobotka was hit by an errant shot in practice and was seen in a walking boot after practice. The gritty forward has two goals and 10 points in 27 games playing on all four lines. If he can't play, look for Chris Porter to draw back in.
Goalie Start
Brian Elliott will start Thursday against the New York Rangers. #stlblues
In four career starts against the Rangers, Elliott has a 0-3-1 record with a 3.00 GAA and .888 SV%.
Line Change
Kampfer with Boychuk in drills
Expect Kampfer to replace Chara in the lineup. The sophomore has one assist through 38 games and hasn't played regularly since the team acquired Tomas Kaberle.
Injury
Also said, Campbell "took a shot on the foot...questionable for tomorrow."^BISH
Campbell is a tough kid but his qualities don't translate to fantasy hockey. He has two goals and eight points through 28 games.
Injury
CJ said Paille could be able to play on Tues.
If Paille gets back into the lineup it would push either Jordan Caron or Gregory Campbell out of the lineup. None of these energy players carry any fantasy hockey value at this point.
Julien on Chara: "He is better today than he was yesterday...only thing we know is that he's day-to-day." Added: "Doubtful" for Tues.^BISH
Sounds like Chara could only miss one game. Stay tuned for a further update.
Claude Giroux will not travel w the flyers to Washington
Remember to keep G out of your lineup for the time being. Stay tuned for a further update on the universally owned forward.
Bourque out with the flu this morning. #Flames
Sounds like the flu is making it's rounds through Calgary. The streaky winger has nine goals and 12 points through 29 games for the Flames. Expect an update prior to his next game.
Skinner is not expected to play.
Skinner remains out with an undisclosed injury which he insists is not concussion related. He has 12 goals and 24 points in 30 games. Expect Drayson Bowman to replace him in the lineup.
Line Change
Staal will play against Leafs.
Staal will play despite leaving the team with the birth of his child. The team's captain has an underachieving seven goals and 19 points in 30 games but has five points over his last three games.
Goalie Start
Signs point to #CBJ G Steve Mason starting against Vancouver on Tuesday. Curtis Sanford started the previous 12 games.
In 10 career appearances against the Canucks, Mason has a 3-4-2 record with a 3.49 GAA and .884 SV%.
Call up / Send down
Ben Smith sent to rockford, per hawks
The rookie has a goal over seven games. Expect Bryan Bickell to take his place on a checking line.
Line Change
Cam Janssen won't play tonight
Janssen could draw in tomorrow but keep him out of your lineup tonight.
Tampa Bay has signed Antti Mietttinen, that's why he's on waivers, but might have some immigration issues, so won't play right away
Miettinen could merit some fantasy hockey value with the Bolts. He scored 15 or more goals over the last three seasons with the Minnesota Wild.
Call up / Send down
TAMPA BAY – The Tampa Bay Lightning have recalled defenseman Evan Oberg from the Norfolk Admirals of the American Hockey League today, Vice President and General Manager Steve Yzerman announced.
Oberg will likely serve as a depth defender without any fantasy hockey value.
Waiver Move
TB puts Anti Miettinen on waivers.
Miettinen will need to clear waivers in order to play for the Bolts.
Waiver Move
FLA puts Tim Kennedy on waivers.
Kennedy needs to clear waivers in order to be sent down. With Matt Bradley healthy, they no longer need him with the big club.
Injury
#Habs Martin now saying Gionta is out indefinitely (lower body -- at least a week).
Rough news for the team's captain. The diminutive forward scored eight goals and 15 points over 29 games and has 20 goals or more in any season where he's played over 60 games. Expect Louis Leblanc to stay on his line in the meantime.
Line Change
Gomez hasn't been cleared for contact.
Gomez is still not cleared for contact and may not play again in this calendar year. Considering his play throughout the season, it doesn't sound like the Habs are rushing to bring him back.
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