NHL Hockey Player News

Greene is expected to miss a few weeks so he won't return that quickly.

Due to the urgency of his injury, the Devils have held him out for a few games. Don't expect much from the wounded enforcer at this point.

Urbom scored a goal and six points in 21 AHL games. Expect him to be eased into the lineup.

The offensive defender scored four goals and 12 points over 23 games.

Shattenkirk has been the top offensive defenseman on the team this season, scoring three goals and 15 points over 27 games. Don't expect him to muss too much more playing time.

Nikitin has certainly benefited from a change in scenery. He's not a bad option in standard leagues, playing alongside countryman Fedor Tyutin.

Might be time to try and buy low on the Russian sniper.

The 36-year-old has only seven points on the season but seems to have gotten a second wind. Might be worth a look in deeper fantasy hockey leagues.

Bortuzzo is the latest Pens defender to go down as the team already has five d-men sidelined. The rookie had no points through five games before getting hurt.

Tough break for St. Louis, who missed his first game in over five seasons. Expect the fiery winger to get back into a game as soon as he physically can.

The team knew Datsyuk was banged up prior to playing tonight so his absence is not shocking. Fantasy hockey owners can breathe easy as he is not expected to miss any playing time.

Koivu plays a very valuable role on the team's second line, providing necessary secondary scoring. He scored five goals and 14 points prior to getting hurt. Expect a further update on his status.

In 10 career starts against the Wild, Quick has a 7-2-1 record with a 2.46 GAA and .898 SV%.

If you own him, put him into your lineup for tonight.

The team's captain is a valuable member of the top line. Through 28 games, he scored eight goals and 15 points. Expect a further update on his status shortly.

Leino was in a slump prior to the suspension, scoring only three goals and 10 points in 27 games. An already depleted Buffalo Sabres roster will need to summon yet another player to fill their lines.

Losing Gonchar is a big blow to the team's power play as he has 9 PP on the season. Look for Matt Carkner to take his place in the lineup and for rookie David Rundblad to get a long look as his replacement should he miss any playing time.

Paille has three goals and five points playing primarily on the fourth line. Stay tuned for a further word on his status.

The team may choose to dress Mark Fraser in his place to re-call rookie Alexander Urbom. If you own Greene, you can probably drop him for a better option.

Finally fully healthy, Cammy has six goals and 15 points through 24 games. His inconsistency makes him a risky play but there is a high reward when is at the top of his game.