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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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#flames RW Moss and LW Glencross not skating.
Moss doesn't sound healthy enough to return to the lineup. Check back for a further update on the versatile forward.
C Backlund practising with team for first time.
Backlund had been previously skating on his own. When he returns he very well could be handed the number one center role.
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#flames RW Moss and LW Glencross not skating.
Glencross could be taking a maintenance day from the bumps and bruises. Considering the Flames play tomorrow, he could get back into the lineup.
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Francois Beauchemin and George Parros not skating either.
The Ducks don't play until Wednesday so they can afford to rest some of their veterans. Check back tomorrow to find out if he gets back into practice.
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Francois Beauchemin and George Parros not skating either.
The Ducks don't play until Wednesday so they can afford to rest some of their veterans. Check back tomorrow to find out if he gets back into practice.
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Looks like Saku Koivu missing at Ducks practice. Might be getting one of those maintenance days.
The Ducks don't play until Wednesday so they can afford to rest some of their veterans.
Call up / Send down
Thanks to those who have pointed out Matt Frattin is now listed on Leafs roster: http://bit.ly/dz0As2 Seems he'll be the call-up.
The injury to Tim Connolly forced the Leafs to recall a forward. Look for Frattin to draw in on the team's third line.
Kostitsyn and Spalng are wearing green jerseys. Probably means they're still hurting
Both players are highly unlikely to play tomorrow considering they did not participate in line rushes. Stay tuned for a further update.
Injury
No sign of Klein.
Klein is highly unlikely to play tomorrow. His absence from the lineup forced coach Barry Trotz to breakup Shea Weber and Ryan Suter -- a sign of his value to the team.
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Kostitsyn and Spalng are wearing green jerseys. Probably means they're still hurting
Both players are highly unlikely to play tomorrow considering they did not participate in line rushes. Stay tuned for a further update.
Goalie Start
Niemi in net
Over eight career starts against the Kings, Niemi holds a 5-1-2 record with a 1.71 GAA, .938 SV% and two shutouts.
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Boll, meanwhile, was cleared for full contact. He's almost certain to play on Thursday against the Blackhawks, his season debut after breaking his thumb in a fight during the Jackets' final exhibition game.
Boll has some fantasy hockey value in leagues that use hits and PIMs. If you own him, make sure to put him back into the lineup.
Center Jeff Carter, out since suffering a fracture right foot on Oct. 15, joined practice for the first 20 minutes or so. He said the foot felt OK, and that he plans to join a full practice on Tuesday. A return on Thursday has not been ruled out.
Major news on Carter, who has missed nine games. Make sure to check back on game day for a further update.
RT @OHickeyHockey: @Aportzline What's the status on Huselius? When does it look like he'll be back again? // Still 2-3 weeks out.
The often-injured Huselius could certainly help a struggling Blue Jackets team. The veteran scored 14 goals and 23 points over 39 games last season.
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Patrick Eaves (sore back) skated for the second time in three days and is ready to play.
Look for Eaves to suit up and play on the third line tomorrow. He has no points through his first six games.
DETROIT -- Detroit Red Wings forward Todd Bertuzzi and Jiri Hudler did not practice Monday and probably won't be available for Tuesday's game against Colorado Avalanche at Joe Louis Arena (7:30 p.m., Fox Sports Net Detroit).
Make sure to keep either player out of your lineup tomorrow. Hudler has two goals and four points playing on scoring lines and the point on the power play.
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Darren Helm also missed today's practice. He is expected to play tomorrow against Colorado.
Helm has a goal and two points playing primarily on the third line. Unless your league counts hits, he is relatively useless in fantasy hockey.
DETROIT -- Detroit Red Wings forward Todd Bertuzzi and Jiri Hudler did not practice Monday and probably won't be available for Tuesday's game against Colorado Avalanche at Joe Louis Arena (7:30 p.m., Fox Sports Net Detroit).
Make sure to keep either player out of your lineup tomorrow. Big Bert scored a goal and three points over his first 11 games, playing primarily on the third line.
Hot Streak
Harding Awarded NHL's 'First Star'
Last week, Harding started all three games for the Minnesota Wild going 3-0-0 with a 0.99 GAA and a .968 SV%. The netminder stopped 90 of 93 shots during the three-game stretch. [Minnesota Wild]
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