NHL Hockey Player News

Umberger moves up to the top line as coach Scott Arniel jumbles the lines. In his first five games, the Pittsburgh native has one assist with a minus-2 rating. The team hopes he can get it going and help them win games.

With Jeff Carter out of the lineup, Derrick Brassard steps up to the top line. Through his first five games this season, the Hull, Quebec native has been held scoreless with a minus-1 rating. Look for him to improve while playing with Rick Nash.

Through 13 career appearances against the Panthers, Roloson holds a 7-5-1 record with a 2.57 GAA, .919 SV% and one shutout.

Anderson missed today's practice for personal reasons. He is expected to get back on the ice tomorrow.

Malone drops down to the third line for tonight's game. Prior to Saturday's game, coach Guy Boucher stressed his displeasure with his game-speed making his demotion less surprising. Through his first five games, Malone has a goal and three points.

Downie moves back to the top line, increasing his fantasy hockey value heavily. Through his first five games, the pugilist registered a goal and an assist with 19 PIM.

Teddy Purcell draws back in the lineup to play with Vinny Lecavalier. In an attempt to get more drive out of him, coach Guy Boucher made him a healthy scratch last game. With one goal and three points through his first four games, expect him to step it up a notch.

Cammalleri was injured seven days ago with the projection he would be out for two-three weeks. Last season, he only drew into 67 games which led to a average 19-goal, 47-point output. Lars Eller has been manning the top line in his place.

Krejci not practicing indicates he likely won't be playing tomorrow, when the Bruins host the Canes. Last season Krejci scored 13 goals and 62 points through 75 games with the Bruins but has only one goal through the first three games. He remains day-to-day.

Kampfer has not played a game since his preseason injury. 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.

McQuaid practicing is a solid indication he is healthy and possibly does not have a concussion. If he can play, look for him to take Matt Bartkowski out of the lineup on the bottom pairing.

Reimer won his only career appearance against the Avs, stopping 25 of 28 shots faced.

Calvert will be sent down in order to protect him from the losing environment in Columbus. Last season he proved himself NHL ready by scoring 11 goals in 42 games. Through five games this season he only registered one assist while playing on the third and fourth line.

Sutter will likely fill in for Dalpe on the team's fourth line. Through his first four games in Charlotte, the 24-year-old was held pointless. He won't affect your fantasy hockey team.

Sounds like Neuvirth will at least backup when the Capitals host the Panthers tomorrow. The 23-year-old won his only start thus far, stopping 28 of 31 shots faced.

As the fourth-string goalie in Washington, Sabourin held no fantasy hockey value.

Don't expect to see any of these four players in the lineup over the next two road games. Through the team's first six games, they boast a league-best eight points.

Don't expect to see any of these four players in the lineup over the next two road games. Through the team's first six games, they boast a league-best eight points.

Don't expect to see any of these four players in the lineup over the next two road games. Through the team's first six games, they boast a league-best eight points.

Don't expect to see any of these four players in the lineup over the next two road games. Through the team's first six games, they boast a league-best eight points.