#Canucks Salo on point with Daniel 1st unit PP 5 on 3.
Salo practiced on the power play which could be an indication he will play in tomorrow's tilt. The often-injured defenseman has already missed four of 25 games.
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Dadanov possible scratch #flapanthers
Dadonov replaced Versteeg in the lineup so his return could push the Russian winger out.
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Clemmensen maybe going tonite.
Clemmer won his only career start against the Sharks, allowing five goals on 32 shots.
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Ben Scrivens has officially been assigned to the Toronto Marlies #Leafs.
Scrivens holds no fantasy hockey value while in the minors.
Another knee surgery for Markov!! Kiss the year goodbye. What a mistake Habs made in offseason signing damaged goods!
A return this calendar year seems highly unlikely as the offensive defenseman has yet another setback.
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Indeed Greiss will start for #SJSharks.
Greiss lost his only career start against the Cats, stopping 25 of 28 shots.
Tobias Enstrom was in practice today wearing the no-contact jersey.
Enstrom took the next step in getting back on the ice. At this point he may be able to return prior to Christmas.
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ST. LOUIS – St. Louis Blues Executive Vice President and General Manager Doug Armstrong announced Saturday the club has assigned defenseman Cade Fairchild and forward Brett Sterling to the Blues’ American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, the Peoria Rivermen.
Sterling drew into a few games but was unable to make an impact at the NHL level. The career minor leaguer holds no fantasy hockey value.
Call up / Send down
ST. LOUIS – St. Louis Blues Executive Vice President and General Manager Doug Armstrong announced Saturday the club has assigned defenseman Cade Fairchild and forward Brett Sterling to the Blues’ American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, the Peoria Rivermen.
Fairchild made his NHL debut recently but holds no fantasy hockey value as a depth defender.
Trotz on length of Kostitsyn injury: "Don’t know and don’t care right now. I just care about tonight." #preds #nhl
Certainly doesn't sound like Kostitsyn will play tonight or within the next week. Keep an eye on the sniping scorer's status.
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Miikka Kiprusoff first guy off at the morning skate. Looks like he gets the start against Oil. #Flames
In 44 Battle of the Alberta tilts, Kipper holds a 29-12-1-2 record with a 2.10 GAA, .924 SV% and two shutouts.
Goalie Start
Greiss in the room first, looks like he's starting tonight for #SJSharks
Greiss lost his only career start against the Cats, stopping 25 of 28 shots.
Also, Glen Gulutzan called Brenden Morrow (back) and Trevor Daley (back) probables for the Stars next game (Thursday at San Jose).
Daley's return to the lineup should help this Stars team tighten up defensively. He scored a goal and five points prior to getting hurt.
Also, Glen Gulutzan called Brenden Morrow (back) and Trevor Daley (back) probables for the Stars next game (Thursday at San Jose).
Check back for a further word on Morrow's status next week. The team's captain is currently taking maintenance on his wonky back and has no defined timetable for his return.
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Krys Barch will be the scratch tonight.
If you own Barch in order to stream PIM, make sure he stays on your bench for tonight's game.
Injury
Stars coach Glen Gulutzan said Dowell will give the team an extra center in the lineup in case there are any issues with Vernon Fiddler, who will play tonight but has been dealing with bumps and bruises.
Fiddler will play tonight but there is a chance he doesn't make it through the entire game. The third line center leads all Stars forwards with 33 blocked shots.
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DALLAS -- Jake Dowell will be in the lineup tonight for the Stars on the fourth line.
Dowell draws into the lineup tonight after being a healthy scratch. The former Chicago Blackhawk has no points through 17 games.
Goalie Start
Emery first goalie off.
In two career starts against the Blues, Emery sports a near-perfect 2-0-0 record with a 0.96 GAA and .968 SV%.
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Kieth aulie comes out.
Aulie draws out after playing only two games. He has no fantasy hockey value as a stay-at-home defender.
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Cody Franson are the only lineup changes for the leafs tonight in boston. Kieth aulie comes out.
Franson is scheduled to play his seventh game of the season. Until the offensive defenseman regularly plays he holds no fantasy hockey value.
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