Line Change
Hagman not listed on tonight's roster list but Maxwell is.
Sounds unlikely that Hagman will play tonight considering he is not listed on today's roster. Check back for a further update from the team.
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Call up / Send down
Ducks send C Nick Bonino back to AHL Syracuse.
Bonino was playing well but fell victim to the numbers game when the Ducks claimed Ben Maxwell and Niklas Hagman off waivers. He was previously tearing up the AHL with two goals and 11 points over nine games.
Goalie Start
Hiller going tonight for Ducks.
In 13 career appearances against the Kings, Hiller holds a 6-6-0 record with a 2.47 GAA, .915 SV% and two shutouts.
Line Change
Cody Franson skated with Luke Schenn for much of practice today
Franson draws back into the lineup as the Leafs plan on dressing seven defensemen. He registered an assist over the past four games.
Line Change
Connolly ready to play Thursday according to Wilson.
Make sure to activate the Leafs #1 center now in anticipation for tomorrow's tilt. In his first season with the Leafs, the oft-injured pivot scored a goal and four points over six games.
Goalie Start
Scrivens starts vs. Preds.
Scrivens will make his first career start against the Predators.
Wilson unsure of MacArthur status.
Doesn't sound like MacArthur will play tomorrow. Matt Frattin took his place on the power play and figures to do the saem at even strength. Through 14 games he scored six goals and eight points.
Injury
Sounds like Malone will not be able to play tomorrow against the Penguins.
Practicing without contact is not a good sign for Malone. The Pittsburgh native scored four goals and 10 points through 14 games playing primarily with Steven Stamkos. He remains doubtful for tomorrow's tilt.
Goalie Start
Roloson will start in net.
In 13 career appearances against the Pens, Roloson holds a 4-5-2 record with a 3.33 GAA and .893 SV%.
Waiver Move
CHI puts Rostislav Olesz on waivers.
Olesz has played in only six of the team's 18 games. In those six game he has failed to register a point.
Waiver Move
CBJ puts Cody Bass on waivers.
Bass likely heads back down to the AHL, He registered an assist over 10 games with the Blue Jackets.
Goalie Start
Jaro Halak back in goal tomorrow vs. Florida #Blues
Over seven career starts against the Panthers, Halak holds a 6-1-0 record with a 1.99 GAA, .939 SV% and one shutout.
Legwand practicing #Preds
David Legwand returning to practice is a great sign for the team. The former 2nd overall pick has five goals and 14 points over his first 14 games.
Goalie Start
Look for Peter Budaj to play Thursday on Long Island.
Budaj has only 14 career minutes played against the Islanders, stopping all six shots faced.
Goalie Start
Carey Price starts in goal Wednesday night
In nine career starts against the Canes, Price holds a 4-4-1 record with a 2.71 GAA and .917 SV%.
Lightning's Teddy Purcell not practicing today (illness).
Purcell has only missed one game this season, as a healthy scratch. The St. John's, Newfoundland native scored five goals and 12 points over 16 games.
Injury
Lightning's Ryan Malone (upper body) skating with team this morning but with red non-contact jersey. Status for Thurs vs Penguins TBD.
Practicing without contact is not a good sign for Malone. The Pittsburgh native scored four goals and 10 points through 14 games playing primarily with Steven Stamkos. Stay tuned for a further word on his status.
Call up / Send down
The Pittsburgh Penguins have re-assigned forward Eric Tangradi to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League, it was announced today by executive vice president and general manager Ray Shero.
Tangradi found his way into two games, taking a shot on goal and handing out two hits. He did not get a big chance to succeed while playing on the fourth line but knew his time in Pittsburgh would be limited.
Call up / Send down
Steve MacIntyre back from AHL conditioning stint, practicing with #Penguins
MacIntyre has only two PIM through four games eliminating most of his fantasy hockey value.
Andreas Nodl is back on the ice as well. I think that makes everyone but Blair Betts.
Nodl has only played in nine games and may not be guaranteed a spot once he returns. He only posted one assist so far.
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