Sounds like Orpik will make his season debut tonight. With the team already missing Evgeni Malkin, Sidney Crosby, Kris Letang and several others, adding their top defensive leader certainly helps their standing.
In a somewhat puzzling situation coach Jack Capuano refuses to divulge why Comeau is benched. With no points through his first three games, Comeau is likely scratched in order to find his offensive game.
Gillies will stay in the lineup on the fourth line. The bruiser may fight with Ryan Malone or Steve Downie.
Look for Brewer to stay on the top defensive unit. Through six games this season, the former captain of the Blues produced an assist with a minus-4 rating.
In two career starts against the Lightning, Montoya went 2-0-0 record with a 1.50 GAA and .959 SV%.
Just a swap of third-pairing defenders which barely impacts fantasy hockey lineups.
In 27 career starts against the Leafs, Thomas holds a 15-6-5 record with a 2.91 GAA, .909 SV% and two shutouts.
Kessel is having the best start of his career, making it seem like he could once again approach 40 goals over a full season.
Through his first four games, Konopka already has 34 PIM. Considering the Jets don't dress an enforcer, the Sens won't dress him tonight.
Winchester makes his first start since April 9, 2011. With nine goals through 201 NHL games, his fantasy hockey impact is minimal.
Certainly good news for the team's number one center. His participation in today's practice indicates he could return to the lineup tonight,
Kampfer could play tonight after a couple of days of practice. Last season he scored five goals and 10 points over 38 games for the Bruins. Look for him to fill in for any injured d-men and add depth to the blue line.
Bartkowski gets sent down after posting no points and a minus-2 rating over three games.
Sounds like MacArthur is at least questionable for Thursday's game. Stay tuned for a further update.
Over four career starts against the Bruins, Gustavsson holds a 2-1-1 record with a 1.70 GAA, .940 SV% and one shutout.
Over six games against the Kings, Smith holds a 5-1-0 record with a 1.51 GAA and .943 SV%.
Bouillon would serve as the team's number five defenseman when he returns. Prior to his concussion, he scored a goal and 10 points through 44 games. Expect him to help stabilizing the back end.
The team has off days on the 18th, 19th and 21st so Erat very well could play within the next 7-10 days. 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.
Stay tuned for a further update prior to tomorrow's game.
Stay tuned for a further update prior to tomorrow's game.
