NHL Hockey Player News

Look for Wellwood to play tonight. He scored four goals and eight points through eight games in the AHL.

Pronger may have a slight adjustment period once he returns from his eye injury. Through his first eight games, the team's captain scored a goal and seven points.

Read skated today but remains questionable for tonight. The Rookie of the Year candidate scored three goals and seven points over his first 11 games but has missed the past games.

Parros is unavailable tonight but should be listed as no worse than day-to-day. Expect him to drop the gloves sooner rather than later.

Bonino was held scoreless in his only game with the Ducks this season. Look for him to return to Syracuse when he gets healthy.

Holland impressed during preseason and gets a call with the injury to Nick Bonino. Look for him to skate with Brandon McMillan and Devante Smith-Pelly.

Prust very rarely takes games off but may need some maintenance due to cumulative bumps and bruises. He scored two goals and four points over 11 games while adding 26 PIM. Look for another season of roughly 30 points and 150+ PIM.

If you own Kindl, keep him on the bench for tonight's matchup. The sophomore produced two assists over his first 10 games this year.

Look for Commodore to remain on the bottom pairing. Even in his prime he held no fantasy hockey value.

Bertuzzi had been playing a mostly third line role for the Red Wings. Through 11 games he posted a goal and three points. Expect him to miss another game at most.

Brunsstrom gets recalled after playing only one game. He posted a goal in his one tilt in the AHL.

In eight career games against the Ducks, Howard holds a 5-2-1 record with a 2.25 GAA, .921 SV% and two shutouts.

Hedberg left the ice early but should be healthy enough to backup Brodeur tonight. Through nine games, the Moose has posted respectable 5-3-1 record with a 2.34 GAA, .920 SV% and one shutout.

Greene skated today -- an indication he may be healthy to return shortly. In his 10 games played this season he produced four assists. Look for Mark Fraser to remain in the lineup.

Tedenby moves back into a scoring role with the injury to Kovalchuk. So far the former 24th overall pick produced three assists over 11 games. Expect him to get some power play time as well.

Clarkson appears to be the main beneficiary of the Kovalchuk injury, moving up to the top line. Through 11 games this season he scored four goals and an assist while chipping in 35 PIM. If he's available in your league, he should be a nice option off the bench.

Kovalchuk skated today but left the ice early. He remains listed as day-to-day with his lower body injury. If you own him, make sure to keep him on the bench tonight.

Over 28 career starts against the Leafs, Thomas holds a 16-6-5 record with a 2.88 GAA, .909 SV% and two shutouts.

Zajac continues his long and arduous road to recovery. Considering this injury marked his first in his NHL career, he should remain healthy for the remaining 40-50 games. When he does return, expect him to reunite with captain Zach Parise.

In two career starts against the Rangers, Budaj holds a 1-1-0 record with a 4.82 GAA and .813 SV%.