Goncharov scored a goal and three points in 16 games with the Portland Pirates. He is labeled an offensive defenseman despite not breaking out on North American ice.
Sounds like Jagr's groin is not healthy enough to play tonight. Keep him on your bench/IR and stay tuned for a further update on his status.
Through five career appearances against the Devils, Theodore holds a 2-2-1 record with a 4.81 GAA, .858 SV% and one shutout.
No word on whether Dubinsky misses any playing time due to his illness. He picked a good day to skip practice as coach Tortorella is making the entire team do pushups.
Pyatt was playing on the shutdown line with Nate Thompson and Adam Hall. Sounds like he will miss some time which could allow Blair Jones to draw in.
Michalek returns to the lineup and should play a top four role for the Pens. This current configuration may be the healthiest this team has been in the 2011 calendar year.
In 25 career appearances against the Isles, Fleury holds a 15-4-1-3 record with a 2.35 GAA, .923 SV% and three shutouts.
Kunitz moves off the top PP unit in favor of Crosby. He could get some minutes on the second PP unit but don't expect that line to play all that much.
Crosby draws in next to his usual linemates of Dupuis and Kunitz. The troika was together for most of his 25 game point streak of last year.
Price holds a 15-4-2 recored with a 2.60 GAA and .918 SV% in 21 career starts against the Bruins.
Over 21 career starts against the Coyotes, Vokoun holds a 11-8-1-1 record with a 2.59 GAA, .916 SV% and two shutouts.
Brassard scored only two goals and four points through 16 games, failing to make an impact on the top unit. Like Calvert, coach Scott Arniel would rather use a checker than a slumping scorer on a bottom line.
Calvert once again finds himself on the outside looking in. After scoring 11 goals in 42 games last year he has no goals through 13, adding only three assists. The Blue Jackets must feel that if he's not contributing on the box score they would rather put a checker in the lineup.
Mason was injured during today's morning skate and is highly doubtful to start tonight. Considering minor league journeyman Curtis Sanford has completely outplayed him over the last few games, it seems safe to say Mason will sit tonight.
Jagr is skating for the second day in a row which is certainly an encouraging sign. The superstar scored six goals and 17 points over 18 games before succumbing to injury. Stay tuned for a further update on his wonky groin.
Through five career appearances against the Devils, Theodore holds a 2-2-1 record with a 4.81 GAA, .858 SV% and one shutout.
Samuelsson skating is an encouraging sign for the Panthers, who have yet to see him in game action. Expect him to take a few more practices with the team before getting back into any games.
Boychuk registered only two assists through 13 games and will be sent down to Charlotte to regain his confidence. He loses all of his immediate fantasy hockey value but remains a name to know in the future.
Dalpe did not really get a shot at a scoring line and will return to Charlotte for extra seasoning. He loses all of his immediate fantasy hockey value but remains a name to know in the future.
Sutter plays a gritty, defensive style which is likely what the team is looking for moving forward. He holds no fantasy hockey value as a projected fourth liner.
