NHL Hockey Player News

Sounds like Harding has an outside shot at backing up Niklas Backstrom tomorrow night. The oft-injured backup goalie was enjoying an excellent season with a 2.14 GAA and .932 SV%.

Tough break for the speedy winger who continues to struggle with injuries. He scored eight goals and 13 points in his first 28 games with the club but is expected to miss significant playing time. Stay tuned for a further update from the team.

The veteran scored two goals and four points last night which likely keeps him in the lineup.

Glencross was healthy enough to practice today, which is a good indication he plays tomorrow against the Avs.

Oreskovich has no fantasy hockey value at this point.

Higgins could have a staff infection so at this point his status is directly correlated to the swelling. Stay tuned for a further update.

He has four goals and nine points in 19 AHL games and likely plays on the fourth line.

Luongo could play tomorrow although the team likely plays it safe with their star netminder. Stay tuned for a further update.

Rupp will challenge for a fourth line spot and could push someone out of the lineup. He's averaged over 120 PIM over the last three seasons so he could warrant a look in deeper leagues.

Sauer is a big part of the team's blue line and will be missed. Expect his absence to hurt the team's overall defense which could hike up Henrik Lundqvist's GAA.

Eminger moves back into the top four after the Sauer injury. The Woodbridge, Ontario native has one goal in 24 games.

Stralman gets back into the lineup due to the injury. Expect him to get a look on a power play unit.

Kearns has no fantasy hockey value while in the AHL.

Look for Barch to play a similar, fourth line role in Florida. He could be a good source of PIMs.

According to coach Glen Gulitzen, Morrow will return better than before. The team's captain scored three goals and nine points through 20 games.

Make sure to activate the young offensive defenseman in all formats. He scored two goals and six points in 15 games prior to going down.

Hauswirth has no fantasy hockey value.

Daley is a stalwart for the Stars' blue line and will be sorely missed. In 23 games, he scored a goal and four assists but more importantly played heavy minutes. If you own him, put him back into the lineup.

With Fistric out, expect Alex Goligoski and Trevor Daley to both draw back into the lineup.

Expect Leland Irving to take his playing time until he returns.