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Center Mike Ribeiro, who took that big hit from Kings defenseman Jack Johnson at the end of Thursday's 3-2 overtime win, is doing fine.

Feel free to keep Ribeiro in your lineup. The playmaking center has two goals and 14 points through 21 games which includes a modest three-game point streak.

Mike Ribeiro
FRISCO -- Stars captain Brenden Morrow, who missed Wednesday's game with an upper body injury, is expected to be out the next three games as well. Stars coach Glen Gulutzan said he expects Morrow to return next Thursday, meaning Morrow will not play in Friday, Saturday and Monday's games.

If you own Morrow, remember to bench the captain. While he has slumped slightly with only three goals and nine points, his 39 PIM have been a nice positive. Expect a further update on the power forward.

Brenden Morrow
Kevin Bieksa (hip flexor) and Aaron Rome (thumb) didn’t practise Thursday. Bieksa strained his hip on the last shift Wednesday

Bieksa is a game-time decision. Thus far, the Grimsby, Ontario has struggled with only one goal and six points over 21 games. Expect Keith Ballard or Alexander Sulzer to fill in for him if he can't draw in.

Kevin Bieksa
Meanwhile, Dave Bolland also missed practice but is scheduled to play against the Ducks.

Bolland continues to get maintenance days which could indicate he's playing below 100 percent. The second line center has scored six goals and eight points through 16 games.

Dave Bolland
Defenseman Brent Seabrook missed practice and is "possible" to play against the Ducks on Friday afternoon in the first of back-to-back games to close out the Hawks' six-game road trip.

Seabrook has already missed the past four games and remains a question mark for tonight's tilt. Expect to find out his status during warmups.

Brent Seabrook
Edmonton Oilers defenceman Ryan Whitney, who has only played 65 minutes and 14 seconds during the last 11 months, will return to action Friday afternoon against the Minnesota Wild.

Whitney will play in only his fifth game of the season and is expected to jump right into top pairing minutes. He should be very valuable to this revived Oilers offense, picking up on his 27 points in 35 games of last year.

New York Rangers President and General Manager Glen Sather announced today that the club has recalled forwards Carl Hagelin and John Mitchell from the Connecticut Whale of the American Hockey League (AHL).

Deveaux likely gets hit with a hefty fine and suspension after his high hit to the Panthers' forward. The journeyman posted 29 PIM in nine games but doesn't hold any real fantasy hockey value.

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New York Rangers President and General Manager Glen Sather announced today that the club has recalled forwards Carl Hagelin and John Mitchell from the Connecticut Whale of the American Hockey League (AHL).

Mitchell is the leading scorer for the Connecticut Whale and a former Toronto Maple Leaf. He could get some even strength minutes as well as power play time but likely holds no fantasy hockey value.

John Mitchell
New York Rangers President and General Manager Glen Sather announced today that the club has recalled forwards Carl Hagelin and John Mitchell from the Connecticut Whale of the American Hockey League (AHL).

Hagelin gets the call and should draw into the lineup tonight. In his first professional season he scored seven goals and 13 points in 17 games with the Connecticut Whale. The team hopes he brings his speed to the bottom lines.

Carl Hagelin
“No headaches or anything, definitely not a concussion,” said Eakin, who finished out the game skating five more shifts. “I was buzzing a little bit after, but I don’t think the impact was too, too solid.”

Doesn't sound like Eakin will miss any playing time after getting his bell rung on Wednesday night. The rookie scored two goals and five points through his first 10 NHL games.

Cody Eakin
DeBoer said he will start backup Johan Hedberg on Friday in the front end of the home-and-home with the Isles and see where he goes from there.

In 15 career appearances against the Isles, Hedberg holds a 6-6-1-1 record with a 3.03 GAA and .894 SV%.

Everybody else came out at 11:00am, with Matt Carkner once again being a full participant.

Carkner's return adds grit and another heavyweight to the lineup. However, it creates a logjam on the blue line with David Rundblad and Brian Lee already vying for playing time. Carkner's ability to post double-digits in points while racking up 150 PIM made him unique in fantasy leagues and should garner some interest once healthy.

Matt Carkner
Prior to practice, Chris Neil and Peter Regin skated with coach Luke Richardson, working on skating, puckhandling and passing.

Regin getting on the ice is a good sign for the Sens, who could use some more depth up front. Prior to getting hurt he scored a goal and three points in five games as the second line center. Expect the Danish pivot to return over the next few weeks.

Peter Regin
Coach Paul MacLean said it was good to see his rugged veteran back out there, but cautioned there still isn’t a timeline for his return.

Neil remains out indefinitely so don't expect him back in your lineup for a few more games. He scored three goals and seven points with 52 in 16 games so far.

Chris Neil

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