Gustaffsson's injury is a tough one for the kid, who seemed to have earned a spot in the lineup. If you own him, feel safe in dropping the young defender as he holds no fantasy hockey value while on IR.
Purcell skating this morning is a good indicator he will play tonight. The St. John's, Newfoundland native scored five goals and 12 points over 16 games.
With 23 career goals over 579 games, Eaton holds no fantasy hockey value as a depth defender.
Okposo will miss his second consecutive game tonight. The former seventh overall pick has only registered three assists through his first 14 games.
Over seven career starts against the Habs, Nabokov holds a 5-2-0 record with a 2.87 GAA and .891 SV%.
Doesn't sound like Zubrus will miss any playing time. Thus far, the versatile forward has scored four goals and eight points through 17 games.
In three career starts against the Leafs, Rinne holds a 1-1-0 record with a 3.75 GAA, .862 SV% and one shutout.
Clemmensen is 1-0 against the Blues, leading the Devils to a 4-3 win here on Dec. 30, 2008.-George Richards
In 10 appearances starts against the Flyers, Smith holds a 4-4-1 record with a 3.65 GAA and .881 SV%.
Fredheim registered two points through 15 games and likely holds no fantasy hockey value. The Campbell River, BC native is an alumni of Colorado College currently in his second professional season.
Gallagher has followed up a strong preseason with 18 goals and 31 points through only 18 games with the Vancouver Giants. Look for him to get another long look before next season.
At this point there is no reason to own Antero Niittymaki as his status remains indefinite.
In 10 career starts against the Coyotes, Bryzgalov holds a 7-2-0 record with a 1.98 GAA and .919 SV%.
In two career starts against the Blue Jackets, Rask holds a 1-1-0 record with a 2.41 GAA and .918 SV%.
Erat is only 15 percent owned in Yahoo! leagues. He figures to play on the top line as long as he remains healthy.
Smith probably replaces Mike Commodore in the lineup. The rookie registered five assists over 11 AHL games.
Parse remains out long term with no definite return date. The oft-injured winger has two goals through nine games this season.
Sounds like Martinez will be out over the requisite seven days. In the meantime, Slava Voynov will continue playing in his place on the blue line. The Rochester Hills, Michigan scored only two goals through 16 games.
Penner will remain on the IR until tomorrow (11/17). Based of Murray's comments it appears that the team will let him rest until fully healthy. The Winkler, Manitoba native has struggled so far with only two assists through 14 games.
With everyone healthy, Ebbett figured to be a healthy scratch anyways. The undrafted pivot scored a goal and two points through five games before blocking a fateful shot.
