NHL Hockey Player News

Certainly a step in the right direction but Miller remains out indefinitely with a concussion. Expect him to miss at least another two weeks.

All three players hold no fantasy hockey value while in the minors.

All three players hold no fantasy hockey value while in the minors.

All three players hold no fantasy hockey value while in the minors.

Ennis took some turns with the third line which seems to indicate he's getting closer. He still probably needs a few more days before fully returning to the lineup.

Pandolfo's absence means Marty Reasoner could draw back into the lineup. Neither player holds any fantasy hockey value as checkers on the Islanders.

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

Look for McIntyre to add speed on the fourth line.

Gillies has two assists through 23 games, playing primarily on the fourth line. He has no fantasy hockey value.

In six career starts against the Lightning, Backstrom holds a 4-1-1 record with a 1.80 GAA, .941 SV% and one shutout.

Markov skated with Alexei Emelin this morning and took some reps on the power play. He remains probable for Wednesday's game and likely returns over the next week.

Kostitsyn moves back onto the power play, just one game removed from returning to the lineup. One of his five goals this season came with the man advantage.

Urbom scored a goal and six points in 18 games with the Albany Devils.

Zajac skating indicates he has not had any setbacks from his wounded Achilles. He remains on a before-Christmas timetable.

Green reportedly took the ice for about 30 minutes prior to practice. Certainly a step in the right direction but he likely remains weeks away from returning.

Might be time to make a speculative add of David Perron. The super-talented winger has been impressive during practice and could break out if fully healthy.

Brunnstrom might get the opportunity to play with Patrick Eaves out but don't add him unless he finds a regular role.

Expect Zanon to get back into the lineup at some point over the week. He holds very limited fantasy hockey value despite eating lots of minutes for the Wild.

Prosser gets sent down for more seasoning after struggling through the last couple of games. He put up four assists in 14 games with the Wild.

Peters registered one assist over nine games. He holds no fantasy hockey value.