Maroon loses all of his immediate fantasy hockey value with this demotion. Through two games playing on the team's top line, he registered no points with one shot on goal.
Niederreiter was on the bubble to stay in the NHL before his injury but may get sent back to Juniors due to rust. Stay tuned for a further update on the team's top prospect.
Downie plays a rugged, agitating style which should accumulate bumps and bruises over the full season.Through 10 games, the Newmarket, Ontario native has a goal and two points. Look for him to get back onto the ice on Saturday.
The Jets play tomorrow and may recall Peter Mannino from the AHL just to backup Ondrej Pavelec. Through four games, and in a decidedly lessened role, Mason has outplayed his younger counterpart.
Tough break for Meech, who temporarily held a spot on his hometown team. In his absence, Randy Jones will continue manning the third defensive pairing.
Gagnon has no fantasy hockey value.
If he was healthy, Pouliot likely would have practiced with Chris Kelly and Rich Peverley this morning. Look for rookie Jordan Caron to fill in for Pouliot should he not travel to Montreal.
Hecht has not played in any of the team's nine games this season but began practicing with a line earlier this week. It doesn't sound like he will return any time soon following a setback.
Assuming all goes well, Markov may play a game for the Habs in November. His last NHL game came on November 13th so expect some rust once he does in fact return to the lineup.
Commodore will not play tonight and likely serves as a seventh defenseman for the team. Look for him to possibly draw in over the next week just to keep him fresh.
Over nine career starts against the Wild, Howard holds a 7-1-1 record with a 2.16 GAA and .909 SV%.
The Wild tried Clutterbuck out on the top line in an attempt to create some space for Mikko Koivu and Dany Heatley. The result was a measly shot on goal over nearly 18 minutes played with the Wild losing their third game in regulation. Look for him back on a checking line where his skills are better utilized.
The Wild play tomorrow with both players highly unlikely to suit up. Expect the team to re-call a defenseman since they currently only roster five healthy d-men.
Just one game after returning to the lineup, Latendresse is promoted to the top line. He finished yesterday's game with two PIM, a minus-1 rating and three shots on goal. Look for him to continue generating offense with Mikko Koivu and Dany Heatley.
The Wild play tomorrow with both players highly unlikely to suit up. Expect the team to re-call a defenseman since they currently only roster five healthy d-men.
Over three career starts against the Sharks, DiPi holds a 1-2-0 record with a 3.36 GAA and .885 SV%.
Despite playing all 65 minutes last night it does not sound like Nabokov will get a start this weekend. Stay tuned for a further word on his undisclosed injury.
After toiling on the third line for most of the season, Krejci moves back to the top line that helped carry the Bruins to the Stanley Cup. Despite scoring only one goal over his first six games this season, the Czech pivot posted 13 goals and 62 points over 75 games.
The way Seguin has started the season, he likely could play well with anyone. Moving up to the top line should only increase his current point totals of three goals and nine points over nine games.
Good news (or bad news) depending on how you interpret it for the Habs. In his place, Lars Eller holds two assists over eight games. Clearly out of favor in Montreal, it will be interesting to see how coach Jacques Martin uses the diminutive, playmaking center.
