#CBJ D Radek Martinek is better, GM Scott Howson says, but still having concussion symptoms.
Martinek is out indefinitely. If you own him, you can probably found a better option on the waiver wire.
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#CBJ D Marc Methot (fractured thumb) is expected to join Blue Jackets for practice on Tuesday. He's missed three games.
When Methot does return, he probably brings John Moore or Aaron Johnson out of the lineup. The two-way defender likely needs another week to get back in a game.
#CBJ C Jeff Carter likely out both games this week, vs. Toronto on Thursday and Philadelphia on Saturday.
If you own Carter, keep him on your bench until further notice.
Line Change
Coach V - Rome should be ready to go sometime over the next few games. Will see during practices.
Rome practiced with Andrew Albert today, an indication he probably won't play against the Flames. He should draw in for Alexander Sulzer or Keith Ballard soon.
Goalie Start
Coach V - Luongo will start tomorrow in #Calgary.
In 33 career starts against the Flames, Luongo holds a 20-10-1-2 record with a 2.64 GAA, .917 SV% and one shutout.
Forward Zac Dalpe, out since Oct. 14 with a lower-body injury, was out of the yellow, non-contact jersey and in a white jersey, but Canes coach Paul Maurice said he is not ready to rejoin the lineup.
Dalpe has been skating for a few days now, which is an encouraging sign for the team. The Canes top prospect was held pointless over his first five games this year.
#Sabres Derek Roy said he's been battling a sore hamstring.
Roy hasn't missed a game all season but certainly is lacking his normal production. Through 10 games he scored a goal and four points after registering 35 points in as many games.
Forwards Matt Read, Danny Briere and Zac Rinaldo are day-to-day with an upper body injury."
Briere already missed Saturday's contest and did not practice today. The team next plays on Wednesday, November 2nd. Stay tuned for a further update from the team.
Forwards Matt Read, Danny Briere and Zac Rinaldo are day-to-day with an upper body injury."
No word on whether Rinaldo will miss any playing time but he did not practice today. Stay tuned for a further update from the team.
Hot Streak
After an impressive week during which he tallied a league-leading five goals, Jagr received honors as the NHL’s third star of the week on Monday.
Jagr scored goals in the Flyers’ win over the Maple Leafs (2), the loss to the Canadiens (1) and the big 5-1 win over the Hurricanes (2). He has 11 points (five goals) in 11 games with the Flyers so far this season. [CSN Philly]
Forwards Matt Read, Danny Briere and Zac Rinaldo are day-to-day with an upper body injury."
No word on whether Read will miss any playing time but he did not practice today. Stay tuned for a further update from the team.
More Holmgren: "Pronger is doing well. Will see Dr. Goldman tomorrow."
We should have a further word on his status following the consultation. He last played seven days ago, when he was struck with an errant Mikhail Grabovski stick.
#canucks. Pinizzotto looked in some discomfort. Tough break, he was very close to returning. Sure we'll get in-depth report from AV...
Pinizzotto was very close to recovering and likely would have forced a roster move. Instead an Andrew Alberts hit left him reeling and likely set back.
Call up / Send down
Ducks call up C Nick Bonino and send down LW Jean-Francois Jacques
Bonino could find himself on a scoring line as the team has tried Andrew Cogliano, Brandon McMillan and Matt Beleskey there over the past few games.
Call up / Send down
Ducks call up C Nick Bonino and send down LW Jean-Francois Jacques
The Ducks continue to shave more time off Jacques's suspension. Absolutely no reason to roster the winger.
Call up / Send down
General Manager Steve Tambellini announced today the Edmonton Oilers have assigned defenceman Alex Plante to the Oklahoma City Barons of the American Hockey League.
Plante played the team's last game in place of Cam Barker. He loses all immediate fantasy hockey value with this demotion.
Kostitsyn says he's out tonight.
Kostitsyn is scheduled to miss his second consecutive game. Before his injury he scored three goals and eight points over nine games. With Nick Spaling and now Mike Fisher both injured, the Preds could use a quick return from their scoring winger.
Kostitsyn says he's out tonight.
Kostitsyn is scheduled to miss his second consecutive game. Before his injury he scored three goals and eight points over nine games. With Nick Spaling and now Mike Fisher both injured, the Preds could use a quick return from their scoring winger.
Nick Spaling to injured reserve.
Spaling getting knocked out of the lineup means Niclas Bergfors probably draws back in tonight.
Call up / Send down
The Detroit Red Wings have recalled skilled forward Gustav Nyquist from the Grand Rapids Griffins. He will make his NHL debut Tuesday against the Minnesota Wild at Joe Louis Arena (7:30 p.m., Fox Sports Net Detroit).
Nyquist has clearly impressed team brass with four goals and nine points over nine games at the AHL. Look for him to get a shot on a scoring line.
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