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Cody Hodgson(C)|FA
Line Change
Line Change
For now you'd have to think the logical place for Hodgson is on the third line, perhaps at centre. AV could have Manny Malhotra take the draws and then move to wing with Jannik Hansen on the other wing. All in all, it's a pretty decent assignment for the 21-year old centre.

Look for Hodgson to stay on the third line as long as he adds speed to the third line. In a perfect world his production would make up for losing Raffi Torres.

Source:
Sportsnet 2011-10-24T12:54:42.000Z
Cody Hodgson
Bobby Butler(RW)|
Injury
Injury
Bobby Butler practicing with grey "non-contact" jersey,

Butler taking part in practice is a welcome sign but skating without linemates indicates he is not quite ready. With the injury to Daniel Alfredsson he likely could have stepped up but will need to earn his way back into the lineup barring injury.

Source:
Score Ottawa 2011-10-24T12:49:02.000Z
Bobby Butler
Martin Erat(RW)|FA
Injury
Injury
Martin Erat skating on his own on separate ice from team, doing individual drills. #Preds

Not practicing with linemates indicates he is still a bit off from returning. Last season, Erat scored 17 goals and 50 points playing primarily on the top two lines. As an often injured forward, fantasy hockey owners need to temper their expectations.

Source:
Ryan Porth 2011-10-24T12:41:06.000Z
Martin Erat
Kaspars Daugavins(C)|INA
Call up / Send down
Call up / Send down
OTTAWA - The Ottawa Senators today recalled forward Kaspars Daugavins from the club’s American Hockey League affiliate, the Binghamton Senators.

Daugavins, 23, has recorded four goals and two assists for six points in seven games with the B-Sens this season. He spent the entire 2010-11 campaign with Binghamton, scoring 19 goals and adding 35 assists while recording 34 penalty minutes. Daugavins played in played in each of the B-Sens’ 23 post-season contests, finishing in a tie for sixth in team post-season scoring with 20 points, including 10 goals, while helping Binghamton capture its first Calder Cup. [OttawaSenators.com]

Source:
OttawaSenators.com 2018-07-18T17:53:23.292Z
Tim Connolly(C)|INA
Injury
Injury
Tim Connolly, the prized free-agent signing over the summer, took part in full-contact practice Sunday for the first time since injuring himself in training camp.

No one has ever doubted Connolly's ability to put up points, just his ability to stay healthy. We will continue to monitor this situation closely.

Source:
Toronto Star 2018-07-18T17:53:33.294Z
Torrey Mitchell(C)|
Injury
Injury
Injured forward Torrey Mitchell could be back in the lineup against the Predators after missing the Bruins game with upper body soreness. Mitchell fell awkwardly into the boards during the first minute of the New Jersey game after being elbowed to the head by Devils forward Nick Palmieri.

Source:
David Pollak 2011-10-24T11:11:37.000Z
Torrey Mitchell
Justin Faulk(D)|DET
Call up / Send down
Call up / Send down
Jim Rutherford, President and General Manager of the National Hockey League’s Carolina Hurricanes, today announced that the team has recalled defenseman Justin Faulk from the Charlotte Checkers of the American Hockey League (AHL). Faulk was assigned to Charlotte on Oct. 19, and played in three games with the Checkers during the weekend, notching a goal and earning an assist (2 points).

Source:
hurricanes.com 2011-10-24T11:02:26.000Z
Justin Faulk
Jordan Caron(LW)|
Call up / Send down
Call up / Send down
Jordan Caron’s latest stint with the Providence Bruins (AHL) lasted all of one day, as he returned to the Boston Bruins today for practice at Ristuccia Arena. The rest of the lines and D pairs stayed the same, with Caron taking his usual spot as the fourth man on the third line alongside David Krejci, Benoit Pouliot and Rich Peverley.

Caron has only 2 SOG and 0 points in 4 games with the Bruins this year.

Source:
Bruins Blog 2011-10-24T10:55:28.000Z
Jordan Caron
Chris Mason(G)|INA
Goalie Start
Goalie Start
Noel said he was “possibly” leaning towards starting Chris Mason against the Rangers on Monday night after the netminder’s strong relief appearance on Saturday

Over four career appearances against the Rangers, Mason holds a 3-0-0 record with a 2.46 GAA and .897 SV%.

Source:
Winnipeg Sun 2018-07-18T17:53:15.289Z

NHL Player News: Your Ultimate Source for Hockey Player News

At Daily Faceoff you can stay in the know regarding all 32 teams and their top players this season. From trades, to injuries, and everything in between, you can find all the latest NHL player news today here. Staying up to date with player news NHL can also give you a competitive edge in your fantasy hockey leagues, as well as your NHL bets.

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Who are the top NHL players to watch this season?

There’s never been more talent scattered across the NHL than there is this season. With living legends like Sidney Crosby and Alexander Ovechkin still setting records left-and-right, alongside today’s current superstars such as Connor McDavid and Nathan Mackinnon, the level of talent in the NHL is at an all-time high. Along with these established stars, there’s plenty of budding stars emerging every season such as Connor Bedard, Macklin Celebrini, and Matvei Michkov.

What are the latest updates on NHL player suspensions or disciplinary actions?

Already this season we’ve seen the hammer brought down by the NHL Department of Player Safety. Notable suspensions and fines include Ryan Reaves of the Toronto Maple Leafs who was given a five-game suspension for an illegal check to the head against the Edmonton Oilers, and Los Angeles Kings forward Tanner Jeannot who was dealt a three-game suspension, also for an illegal hit to the head.

In the 2023-24 season, there were a total of 14 suspensions and 17 fines issued throughout the NHL. The longest suspension served was dealt to former-Detroit Red Wing David Perron at six-games after a cross-checking penalty dealt ironically against his current team in the 2024-25 season, the Ottawa Senators. Additionally, Perron was fined $148,437.48 for his actions.

How are NHL player performances impacting fantasy hockey?

NHL player performances make a direct impact on the outcome of any fantasy hockey matchup. Staying up to date with the latest news and performances of your team’s players can be the difference between winning and losing.

Some notable fantasy hockey performers that flew under the radar in most drafts this year include Martin Necas (123 ADP) of the Carolina Hurricanes and Kiefer Sherwood of the Vancouver Canucks. While sleeper picks are always a great get, nothing is worse than a bust taken early on. Some of the most disappointing players of the fantasy hockey season includes Zach Hyman (28 ADP) of the Edmonton Oilers and Jason Robertson of the Dallas Stars (33 ADP).

Whether you’re checking out how your current rostered players are performing or scouting for hidden gems on the waiver wire, the latest player news can help you make your next winning move this season.

Which NHL players are having breakout or comeback seasons?

Every season there are several players who have breakout years, establishing themselves as some of the best up-and-coming stars in the league. In the 2024-25 season early breakout candidates have emerged such as Dylan Strome of the Washington Capitals (on-pace for his first 100-point season) and Ivan Barbashev of the Vegas Golden Knights (on-pace for career-high in points).

Additionally, nothing beats a comeback story, and that can be said about surging veterans such as Anze Koipitar of the Los Angeles Kings, and Matt Duchene of the Dallas Stars.

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Our player news is updated regularly throughout the season, bringing you fresh player updates every day throughout the calendar year. Providing our users with a one-stop destination for everything you need to know from across the NHL, our player news is the go-to spot for all the biggest stories in the hockey universe.

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Our NHL news covers every aspect of the hockey season. From injuries to trades to rumours and even suspensions, we’ve got you covered through it all with credible and fast-updates all-season long.

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How does NHL player news impact betting lines?

Player news has a massive impact on the latest hockey betting lines. From daily game lines and prop bets, to Stanley Cup futures bets, every trade, roster change, and injury can shake up the odds set by oddsmakers.

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