NHL Hockey Player News

If you own JVR, continue to keep him on the bench for the team's short week. The Middletown, New Jersey native has eight goals and 16 points over 20 games with the club.

Looks like the team is trying to clear roster space for Brayden Schenn. If Nodl clears waivers, he may remain with the big club.

Marshall will be the first option to replace Pronger on the back end barring a roster move.

Pronger's return date is scheduled for the Winter Classic. In the meantime, look for Kevin Marshall to stay in the lineup. Hopefully Yahoo! will now add him to IR.

Look for Boulton to draw in on the fourth line within the next week or so. He was signed to be the team's primary enforcer.

Expect Wolski to get back on the ice within the next week or so. At this point a return this year seems likely.

Jones has seven power play goals in 199 career contests and could be an effective source of garbage goals. He probably replaces Taylor Hall on that line.

Through 27 career starts against the Predators, Khabibulin holds a 14-10-1-2 record with a 2.78 GAA and .896 SV%.

Gervais is scratched for the 16th time in 23 games. He holds no fantasy hockey value.

If you own Downie, remember to keep him out of your lineup tonight. The winger scored two goals and five points with 49 PIM through 20 games.

In 14 career appearances against the Wild, Garon holds a 8-4-1 record with a 2.73 GAA and .904 SV%.

Look for Sobotka to draw back in to the third line, forcing one of Chris Porter or Brett Sterling out of the lineup.

Repik once again fails to stick with the big club after not posting a point over five games.

Cullen scored two goals and 11 points in 19 games. The career minor leaguer holds no fantasy hockey value.

Markstrom getting sent down means Scott Clemmensen is healthy enough to play. Despite playing well in his first stint this season, the rookie allowed five goals on 34 shots this Saturday. Expect him to get more seasoning and start close to every game in the AHL.

When Weber returns he could replace rookie Brayden McNabb in the lineup. The stay-at-home defender holds no fantasy hockey value.

Regehr practiced with rookie Brayden McNabb on the third defensive pairing. He likely is eased back into the lineup there.

The team's enforcer is still not practicing with the team which indicates he will need likely another few weeks before returning. He had 24 PIM through 17 games prior to getting hurt.

Look for Kaleta to draw back into the lineup on the fourth line. Despite his physical play, this hit-and-run artist has never topped 89 PIM.

Stafford practiced on the third line and likely is able to draw back into the lineup soon. The Milwaukee has four goals and 12 points in his first 22 games of the season but missed Saturday's tilt.