Despite his success last season, Santorelli does not seem to be one of Dineen's favored offensive players. The former Nashville Predator has four goals and an assist through 22 games with the new-look Panthers.
Jacques has no fantasy hockey value in the minors.
Great news for Dorsett although he was seen walking in a boot. Expect the alternate captain to miss a few games.
Bradley probably replaces enforcer Krys Barch in the lineup tonight.
Hard to include Stastny in this week's plans. Stay tuned for a further update from the team.
Avery has been used sparingly and has three goals over 15 games with 21 PIM.
Expect Christensen to center the third line tonight. The Edmonton, Alberta native has a goal and four points in 16 games.
Niemi shut out the Blackhawks earlier in the season and figures to play against his original team.
Weird update as the Canes only play four road games throughout the month with none coming on consecutive days. Could mean Harrison is out through the calendar year.
Chara owners should probably look for a substitution now in order to replace the big man for the next three games. The hulking defenseman has five goals and 18 points through 27 games as he picked up where he left off last season. Expect Steven Kampfer to get back into the lineup in his absence.
When he returns to the team he figures to play regularly over the two rookies in the lineup. Prior to getting hurt, the rookie registered an assist with a plus-6 rating.
Giroux was held out of the lineup for precautionary reasons but it remains to be seen if he will play as soon as Tuesday.
At this point plan on Bryzgalov starting Tuesday and likely at least two times over the entire week.
Under coach Davis Payne, Huskins was a top pairing defender but it remains to be seen how he is used under Ken Hitchcock. Nevertheless, he won't be back into the lineup until at least mid-January so no need to roster him at this point.
Sounds like Dorsett will miss significant playing time due to the injury. The gritty winger will be hard to replace as he plays on the third line and is a primary penalty killer.
Brodeur allowed four goals on 36 shots in his only start against the Cats this season.
In 18 career appearances against the Bolts, Hedberg has a 6-7-1-2 record with a 3.21 GAA and .882 SV%.
Janssen skated on the fifth line during today's practice so he may be more likely for Tuesday rather than Monday.
Larsson has been struggling somewhat and will be paired with the veteran Tallinder to stabilize his game. The rookie defender may lose his power play time as well until he turns around his even-strength time.
After only one game, Taormina draws into the top four. The offensive defender has a chance to stick in the lineup as the team could use more pressure from their blue line.
