Goalie Start
Figure that Ellis will go Thursday. Seemed OK today. But RC will never say who his starter will be. Never. Ever. Am I sort of clear?
In nine career appearances against the Kings, Ellis holds a 7-1-0 record with a 2.24 GAA and .930 SV%.
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Goalie Start
J.S, Giguere in goal tomorrow #Avs
Through 23 career starts against the Wild, Giguere holds a 9-9-2-3 record with a 2.32 GAA, .913 SV% and three shutouts.
Meanwhile, Mike Lundin isn't ready to get back into a game situation yet, and that process hasn't been helped by the fact that the Wild hasn't had a full practice in days.
Lundin will not replace Marek Zidlicky in the lineup. The stay-at-home defender posted a goal and 12 points over 69 games last season and holds no fantasy hockey value.
Hal Gill, Jaroslav Spacek and Andrei Kostitsyn won’t be on the ice to face the Hurricanes
Spacek will not play tonight allowing rookie Frederic St. Denis to draw in. The veteran has three assists over 12 games this season.
Hal Gill, Jaroslav Spacek and Andrei Kostitsyn won’t be on the ice to face the Hurricanes
Gill's injury will affect Carey Price more than it will your fantasy hockey team. If you own him for whatever reason, keep him on the bench.
Line Change
“I felt pretty good today. I’ll be playing tonight. I don’t know if I was supposed to say that, but oops,”
Cammalleri draws back into the lineup tonight so make sure to update your lineup accordingly. The diminutive forward has three goals and seven points through 12 games.
Defenseman Kent Huskins underwent successful surgery on his left ankle today. He will be re-evaluated in eight weeks. #stlblues
Rough break for Huskins, who was playing on the top defensive pairing prior to getting hurt. Under the new Ken Hitchcock regime, who knows where he ends up playing.
Line Change
4th line will have Porter/Nichol/Reaves.
Reaves draws back into the lineup with Stewart's absence. He registered 12 PIM and 24 hits through nine games indicating value in goon leagues.
Line Change
Grachev moves up to play with Berglund-D'Agostini.
Grachev moves up to a scoring line -- where the Blues envisioned him when they acquired him. The rookie registered two helpers through 14 games.
Suspension
Three game suspension for STL's Chris Stewart.
Stewart will not be available until Wednesday, November 23rd. Make sure you adjust your lineup accordingly.
Line Change
If not, he says he might experiment with Paajarvi at center.
Paajarvi could be used at center for tomorrow's game. The former 10th overall pick has only one assist through his first 15 games this season.
Tom Renney says he thinks Sam Gagner can play tomorrow.
Gagner missed today's practice and is questionable for tomorrow's game. The oft-injured center has two assists through 11 games.
Ryan Whitney skating with the team but wearing non-contact jersey.
Whitney has only played four games so far and figures to miss 4-5 more. He registered no points in those games after scoring two goals and 27 points in 35 games.
Line Change
Brent Seabrook out.
Sounds like Seabrook will miss tonight's tilt so make sure he stays out of your lineup. The team's second most important defender has a goal and seven points through 18 games.
Line Change
Looks like Sami Lepisto tonight for the
Lepisto is still looking for his first point as a Blackhawk. He should get a crack at some power play time with Seabrook sidelined.
Line Change
Guessing Bolland is a go at this point
Bolland took line rushes with the fourth line which is a good indication he will play tonight. Make sure to put him in the lineup if applicable.
Both Bourque and Kiprusoff missed practice due to maintenance days. #Flames
Kipper has played 14 of the team's 17 games so a little rest should be expected. Expect him to be better prepared for Friday's game.
Moss also missed again.
Moss not skating indicates he is unlikely to play on Friday. The forward scored a goal and five points through 15 games prior to getting hurt.
Both Bourque and Kiprusoff missed practice due to maintenance days. #Flames
Bourque missed today's practice due to a maintenance day. Considering he only has five points through 17 games he may be playing through an injury. Hopefully for fantasy hockey owner a rest will help.
AV not hinting if Roberto will be ready for Sunday even in a backup role. Only will say he's still day-to-day. #Canucks
Doesn't sound good as Luongo may be out with the dreaded "c" word. Stay tuned for a further update.
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