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Center Daymond Langkow, who has missed two games after the death of a family member, remains on a leave of absence. Tippett said Langkow would not rejoin the team at the start of the road trip, "but I'm not sure where it goes from there."

Langkow remains out for personal reasons. With Langkow out expect Cal O;Reilly to continue centering the top line in Phoenix. Prior to his personal leave Mr. Chemistry scored three goals and eight points over 13 games.

Apparently the news is not good for forward Scottie Upshall, who won’t be back until sometime in December with an undisclosed injury.

Upshall has already missed a game with this undisclosed injury. In his first 15 games as a Panther, the former 6th overall pick scored a goal and three points while giving the team a gritty presence up front.

Scottie Upshall
And 0 points after 12 games is exactly where Blake Comeau finds himself right now, with 1/6 of the 2011-12 season now in the books.

It's no big secret that Comeau is being shopped by the Isles but his trade value must be at an all-time low. Don't expect too much from the former 2nd rounder as he remains on the third line with no PP time.

Blake Comeau
CHICAGO -- Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Brent Seabrook traveled with the team Monday to Vancouver as they embarked on a six-game road trip, according to a team spokesman.

The Blackhawks play the next six games on the road so Seabrook could miss anywhere between 1-to-6 games. The team's second most important defender has a goal and seven points through 18 games.

Brent Seabrook
According to @ian_mendes, Chris Neil will miss at least the next 3 games with his ankle injury. Still no exact diagnosis as of yet.

Keep Neil on your bench for now. The rugged right wing registered three goals and seven points over 16 games before the injury. Look for Erik Condra to continue taking his minutes on the third line.

Chris Neil
After today’s practice, Terry Murray indicated that Alec Martinez will be out of the lineup for a while and probably will be placed on injured reserve shortly.

Martinez is a important puck-moving defenseman in Terry Murray's system. The Rochester Hills, Michigan scored only two goals through 16 games. Look for Slava Voynov to take his place on the blue line.

Alec Martinez

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Who are the top NHL players to watch this season?

There’s never been more talent scattered across the NHL than there is this season. With living legends like Sidney Crosby and Alexander Ovechkin still setting records left-and-right, alongside today’s current superstars such as Connor McDavid and Nathan Mackinnon, the level of talent in the NHL is at an all-time high. Along with these established stars, there’s plenty of budding stars emerging every season such as Connor Bedard, Macklin Celebrini, and Matvei Michkov.

What are the latest updates on NHL player suspensions or disciplinary actions?

Already this season we’ve seen the hammer brought down by the NHL Department of Player Safety. Notable suspensions and fines include Ryan Reaves of the Toronto Maple Leafs who was given a five-game suspension for an illegal check to the head against the Edmonton Oilers, and Los Angeles Kings forward Tanner Jeannot who was dealt a three-game suspension, also for an illegal hit to the head.

In the 2023-24 season, there were a total of 14 suspensions and 17 fines issued throughout the NHL. The longest suspension served was dealt to former-Detroit Red Wing David Perron at six-games after a cross-checking penalty dealt ironically against his current team in the 2024-25 season, the Ottawa Senators. Additionally, Perron was fined $148,437.48 for his actions.

How are NHL player performances impacting fantasy hockey?

NHL player performances make a direct impact on the outcome of any fantasy hockey matchup. Staying up to date with the latest news and performances of your team’s players can be the difference between winning and losing.

Some notable fantasy hockey performers that flew under the radar in most drafts this year include Martin Necas (123 ADP) of the Carolina Hurricanes and Kiefer Sherwood of the Vancouver Canucks. While sleeper picks are always a great get, nothing is worse than a bust taken early on. Some of the most disappointing players of the fantasy hockey season includes Zach Hyman (28 ADP) of the Edmonton Oilers and Jason Robertson of the Dallas Stars (33 ADP).

Whether you’re checking out how your current rostered players are performing or scouting for hidden gems on the waiver wire, the latest player news can help you make your next winning move this season.

Which NHL players are having breakout or comeback seasons?

Every season there are several players who have breakout years, establishing themselves as some of the best up-and-coming stars in the league. In the 2024-25 season early breakout candidates have emerged such as Dylan Strome of the Washington Capitals (on-pace for his first 100-point season) and Ivan Barbashev of the Vegas Golden Knights (on-pace for career-high in points).

Additionally, nothing beats a comeback story, and that can be said about surging veterans such as Anze Koipitar of the Los Angeles Kings, and Matt Duchene of the Dallas Stars.

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How does NHL player news impact betting lines?

Player news has a massive impact on the latest hockey betting lines. From daily game lines and prop bets, to Stanley Cup futures bets, every trade, roster change, and injury can shake up the odds set by oddsmakers.

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