Hot Streak
Lucic extends his goal scoring streak to 4 straight games
It's looking like the Bruins are turning around their scoring woes. With Lucic fully healthy, expect 30 goals and over 100 PIM.
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Defenceman Randy Jones (foot) and Ron Hainsey (upper-body) won’t be ready to return for Tuesday’s game.
If you own either defender, make sure to bench them for tonight's game.
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Goalie Chris Mason (groin) continues to progress and he could be ready to go against the Sabres or Thursday at home against the Florida Panthers.
Check the starting goalies section later today to find out whether Pavelec or Mason get the nod.
Defenceman Randy Jones (foot) and Ron Hainsey (upper-body) won’t be ready to return for Tuesday’s game.
If you own either defender, make sure to bench them for tonight's game.
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ANTROPOV READY: The official word might not come down until after the warm-up, but all signs point to Jets scoring leader Nik Antropov being back in the lineup on Tuesday.
Antropov missed both games this weekend. He scored three goals and 11 points through his first 12 games in Winnipeg.
Cold Streak
The Winnipeg Jets centre is as surprised as most that he’s now gone 14 games to start the NHL season without scoring a goal and has only three assists to date.
Little continues to center the top line, playing over 20 minutes per game. Look for the sniper to regain his scoring touch sooner or later.
Goalie Start
Wild Expected To Recall Warren Peters
Peters registered four goals and eight points over 13 games with the Houston Aeros. He could spell a wounded player on the bottom two lines.
George Parros had laser surgery on his left eye this afternoon to correct a torn retina. Parros suffered the injury last Friday when he was hit with a deflected puck at the club’s practice in Detroit.
He is expected to make a full recovery and return to game action in approximately four weeks.
Don't expect Parros back in the lineup for the rest of the month. If you use him to stream PIM, it may be time to explore your short-term options.
Call up / Send down
RALEIGH, NC – Jim Rutherford, President and General Manager of the National Hockey League’s Carolina Hurricanes, today announced that the team has recalled forward Zac Dalpe from the Charlotte Checkers of the American Hockey League (AHL). Rutherford also announced that forward Drayson Bowman has been reassigned to Charlotte.
Look for Dalpe to replace Jussi Jokinen on a scoring line once he gets his timing back. In the meantime, he probably starts on the fourth line.
Call up / Send down
RALEIGH, NC – Jim Rutherford, President and General Manager of the National Hockey League’s Carolina Hurricanes, today announced that the team has recalled forward Zac Dalpe from the Charlotte Checkers of the American Hockey League (AHL). Rutherford also announced that forward Drayson Bowman has been reassigned to Charlotte.
Bowman held no fantasy hockey value as a fourth liner.
It was a maintenance day for Flyers defenseman Erik Gustafsson, who was not on the ice today for practice.
Nothing to worry about if you own Gustafsson, of course except owning Gustafsson. The rookie does show some upside with an assist and plus-6 rating over five games.
Brayden Schenn will be sidelined for a minimum of two more weeks with a broken bone in his left foot.
Schenn only played four games in which he registered no points and a minus-5 rating. He may be due for some more growing pains as he acclimates to the NHL.
The much anticipated return of captain Chris Pronger from his eye injury will be determined on a day-to-day basis as well
Pronger has been out for six games already and remains sidelined indefinitely. Stay tuned for a further update on the Flyers' captain.
Andreas Nodl, who missed the Flyers’ 9-2 victory over the Blue Jackets on Saturday continues to be day-to-day with a lower-body injury
Nodl has no fantasy hockey value while playing on the bottom lines. The St. Cloud State product registered only one assist over his first nine games.
New York Rangers announce Wojtek Wolski will undergo surgery on his groin and will miss four weeks. #NHL #NYR #FantasyHockey
If you own Wolski, keep him on your IR. The enigmatic winger has already been replaced on the top line but could ultimately get another look there when he returns.
Ditto for Clayton Stoner (finger), who was available to play in the last game. He, too, will accompany the team. But, with the young defensemen playing so well, Yeo said it will be tough to change his current lineup unless that level of play drops. The good news is that Yeo has a lot of depth at the position.
Stoner, like Lundin, is a defensive defenseman with no fantasy hockey value.
Probably the biggest news was that Mike Lundin, the Minnesota-born defenseman, finally practiced with the Wild today. it was the first time he was on the ice with his teammates since very early in training camp, when back spasms knocked him out of action.
Lundin took his first skate with his new team but is likely a bit away from returning. He has no fantasy hockey value.
Positive sign that Hanzal was on the ice today, said Tippett, who's hoping Hanzal gets in a full practice tomorrow.
Hanzal has three goals and 10 points through his first 11 tilts this season -- good for third on the team. Both Boyd Gordon and Patrick O'Sullivan have benefited from his absence.
Goalie Start
Halak said he'll get the start in goal vs Chicago. #stlblues
In two career starts against the Blackhawks, Halak holds a 1-0-1 record with a 2.42 GAA and .914 SV%.
Line Change
Penner-Richards-Brown
Penner practiced today with Mike Richards and Dustin Brown -- an upgrade over his former linemates.The Manitoba native has one assist and 21 PIM over his first 11 games this season.
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