Sullivan did not practice today instead allowing Sidney Crosby to skate in his place. The Timmins, Ontario native will need days off as the season progresses. He produced a goal and seven points through his first 17 games in a Pens sweater.
Kennedy still has not taken line rushes and skated with a parachute this weekend. Consider him more unlikely to play tomorrow night.
Crosby practiced at LW on the top line leading to excess speculation. Stay tuned for a further update on when he will draw back in.
Holland goes back to the AHL following the team claiming Niklas Hagman. He scored a goal over his first four NHL games.
Sounds like Brassard will be a healthy scratch once again after failing to produce on the top line. He scored two goals and four points with a minus-11 rating over 15 games. No reason to keep him at this point.
Hagman's acquisition gives the team options as he could replace Jason Blake on the second line. Over his final eight games in Calgary, the Finnish winger scored a goal and four points.
Richards centering the third line gives the team three viable scoring lines. The native of Murray Harbour, Prince Edward Island recently scored a goal and an assist while playing with Fedotenko.
It was originally believed that Stralman would replace Jeff Woywitka but the latter has been relatively serviceable. If you own Stralman, consider waiting for a few more games before inserting him into your lineup.
Dubinsky played with the second line for half of last game and figures to stick there. He broke a 14-game scoreless streak in the process and finished the night with two points.
In 11 career appearances against the Lightning, Pavelec holds a 2-4-4 record with a 2.82 GAA and .912 SV%.
Sounds like Juice may be ready to play very soon. The scoring winger potted 14 goals through only 39 games and should be able to score 20 if full healthy.
If you own Myers, be sure to bench him for tonight's tilt. The hulking defenseman has registered only four assists through 16 games and failed to bring a nasty physical element to the blue line.
Howard is now tied for first with three shutouts after picking up two in his past four starts and surrendering just four goals total over that span. Howard helped the Red Wings turn things around by blanking the Anaheim Ducks and Edmonton Oilers, and giving up just two goals in wins against the Colorado Avalanche and Dallas Stars. Howard has a .960 save percentage during his current run. [ChicagoBlackhawks.com]
Over three career starts against the Canes, Bob holds a 2-1-0 record with a 2.01 GAA and .935 SV%.
Toews contributed a pair of multi-goal efforts in the past week, including Sunday's 6-3 win against the Oilers. His second goal in the opening minute of the second period proved to be the game-winner. Toews has a three-game points streak going, compiling 4 goals and 2 assists over that span. [ChicagoBlackhawks.com]
Look for the mega-hyped prospect to draw in tonight. Emelin is still looking for his first point in his NHL career.
Sounds like Gill won't play tonight. He affects Carey Price's game more than directly translating to fantasy hockey so keep an eye on how the team reacts.
In 19 career appearances against the Sabres, Price holds a 8-6-5 record with a 1.96 GAA and .936 SV%.
Kuemper holds no fantasy hockey value while in the minors.
Malone returning Monday would certainly be a boon to the Bolts offense. The Pittsburgh native scored four goals and 10 points through 14 games playing primarily with Steven Stamkos.
