Call up / Send down
Paul Byron headed back down to the Abbotsford Heat of the AHL. #Flames #Calgary
The Flames upgraded when they claimed Blake Comeau, giving Byron more time to develop in the AHL.
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Steve Downie will not play tonight (upper body).
As expected, Downie won't play tonight. Expect Dominic Moore to take his power play time and for Tom Pyatt to get more playing time.
Suspension
3 game suspension for Deveaux.
Deveaux is suspended for his high hit on Panthers' forward Tomas Fleischmann. The goon will be replaced by either Carl Hagelin or John Mitchell today.
$125 Waivers
NSH's Niclas Bergfors clears waivers.
Bergfors is now free to sign with any team of his choosing. He has absolutely no fantasy hockey value.
Waiver Move
Calgary has claimed Blake Comeau #Isles
While people in Calgary may be surprised or confused by this move, Comeau adds a scoring winger that isn't pushing 30 years old. Solid move for both sides.
Line Change
#winnipegjets D Ron Hainsey is questionable and if he can't play, Arturs Kulda will draw in
If you own Hainsey, it might be a safer bet to keep him on your bench tonight.
Line Change
looks like Tim Stapleton is in for Jason Jaffray
Stapleton scored two goals and seven points as he continues to establish himself as a NHL player. Look for him to get some power play time as well.
Goalie Start
Chris Mason will get the call in goal for #winnipegjets against #Canes
In six career appearances against the Canes, Mason holds a 3-2-1 record with a 1.35 GAA, .953 SV% and one shutout.
Goalie Start
Brian Elliott starts tonight against the Flames. #stlblues #flames
In five career appearances against the Flames, Elliott holds a 1-3-0 record with a 2.36 GAA and .904 SV%.
Line Change
Kassian skating on line with Ellis & Adam at morning skate in Columbus. #sabres
Kassian is one of the team's top forward prospects. Prior to the callup he scored seven goals and 14 points in his first 18 AHL games. As expected, he will start the game on the fourth line.
Line Change
Sounds as though the DNA line will be reunited tonight.
Tyrell will draw in next to long-time linemates Adam Hall and Nate Thompson, forming a shutdown, checking line.
Unless my eyes are deceiving me (entirely possible) I don't see Steve Downie on the ice for morning skate #tblightning
Downie not skating today could be an indication he won't play tonight. The pugilistic Downie has 49 PIM through 20 games which has been nice for fantasy hockey owners. We hope to have a further update prior to game time.
Goalie Start
@j_markstrom likely tomorrow in Cigar City
Markstrom has never faced the Lightning before.
Call up / Send down
#mnwild has reassigned goalie Matt Hackett
Hackett held no fantasy hockey value as a one-night backup. He should not be rostered in one-year leagues.
Goalie Start
It's Jose Theodore v #TBLightning Garon.
In 22 career appearances against the Lightning, Theodore holds a 13-6-2-1 record with a 2.24 GAA, .928 SV% and one shutout.
Line Change
Kunitz and Letang in the lineup tonight.
Both players are banged up but they still will play today. If you own either player, keep them in your lineup.
Line Change
Kunitz and Letang in the lineup tonight.
Both players are banged up but they still will play today. If you own either player, keep them in your lineup.
@DP_57 will not be making his return to the line up tonight. Closer but not there just yet. #blues and #flames tonight at 6:30 pregame
An earlier report from Sportsnet suggested Perron would get back into the lineup for the first time in over a year. It appears those reports were false but the winger is close to returning.
Joslin in for Harrison, who has an injury.
Harrison could use a day off due to all the hits and blocked shots his body takes. The Oshawa, Ontario native is enjoying his best season statistically with two goals and nine points.
Goalie Start
Ward in goal
In 31 career appearances against the former Atlanta Thrashers, Ward holds a 19-8-3 record with a 2.94 GAA, .901 SV% and one shutout.
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