Gomez has only played in six of the team's 14 games this season, registering one assist. Interesting to see where he fits in the lineup and how he is used moving forward.
Gomez has only played in six of the team's 14 games this season, registering one assist. Interesting to see where he fits in the lineup and how he is used moving forward.
Hedman not having a concussion is good news but he likely misses at least another week. In 13 games this season he scored two goals in what could be a breakout season.
Ohlund has no goals over his first two seasons in Tampa Bay, holding no fantasy hockey value.
Clutterbuck will play on the third line. In leagues that count hits, he is certainly a must-start forward.
In three career starts against the Wild, Niemi holds a 3-0-0 record with a 1.67 GAA, .935 SV% and one shutout.
Burrows will not play tonight but did practice on his own. At this point he might not need too much practice before returning to the lineup. Check back tomorrow for a full confirmation.
Should Salo draw in, the Canucks will likely bench Andrew Alberts. The Finnish defender has missed the past three games with a groin injury but did produce three goals and eight points through 12 games.
Mueller remains out of the lineup despite practicing with Matt Duchene yesterday. Expect the often-injured winger to draw back in within the next few games.
Galiardi will continue to rotate in and out of the lineup until he can prove himself a consistent offensive weapon. Through 12 games this season he has only scored one goal.
Raycroft holds a 5-2-0 record with a 2/63 GAA, .920 SV% and one shutout over seven career starts against the Red Wings.
In 12 career starts against the Pens, Lehtonen holds a 7-3-2 record with a 2.77 GAA and .913 SV%.
Dubinsky has still played well with six assists and 47 PIM. Considering he's playing with elite playmaker Brad Richards he should be able to snap out of his funk shortly.
Bonino not taking line rushes indicates he likely is too hurt to play. No need to roster him unless he is fully healthy and producing.
With the Oilers reacquiring Chorney, they can send Teubert back to the AHL for more seasoning.
In four career starts against the Devils, Neuvirth holds an impressive 4-0-0 record with a 1.00 GAA, .970 SV% and one shutout.
As we previously explained, Stralman will not play for at least more one game as he acclimates to a completely new system. Once inserted look for him on the second PP unit.
Burns has struggled at times adapting to his new system. Through his first 13 games he scored three goals but only added two helpers. Look for him to continue these growing pains in the early going.
Braun may stick on the second defensive pairing with a stabilizer in Vlasic. He has no points through six games with a plus-3 rating on the season.
In 27 career starts against the Blackhawks, Kipper holds a 10-11-1-4 record with a 3.03 GAA and .899 SV%.