Waiver Move
Andreas Thuresson & Andre Deveaux on waivers today for #NYR -- prerequisite for them being sent to AHL.
No immediate fantasy hockey value on waivers.
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Waiver Move
Andreas Thuresson & Andre Deveaux on waivers today for #NYR -- prerequisite for them being sent to AHL.
No immediate fantasy hockey value on waivers.
Waiver Move
#Flyers hope Sestito clears waivers so he can go to #Phantoms.
No immediate fantasy hockey value on waivers.
Line Change
Rookie Matt Frattin was between Colby Armstrong and Darryl Boyce
Frattin has impressed in camp but seemed on the outside looking in due to the numbers game in Toronto. As a senior at the University of North Dakota, Frattin potted 36 goals and finished the season with 60 points in 44 games. He could very well succeed at the NHL level.
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Forward Joey Crabb appeared to be the odd-forward out.
As an AHL veteran, Crabb could be used as a spare forward.
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Free agent centre Tim Connolly wasn’t on the ice at the MasterCard Centre as Nazem Kadri moved in between wingers Jeffrey Lupul and Phil Kessel.
Kadri getting the first shot on the top line is telling for how the organization thinks of him. The 20-year-old managed 17 goals and 41 points through 44 games with the Toronto Marlies of the AHL. He could have a great deal of fantasy hockey value if he sticks.
Connolly took a hard tumble headfirst into the boards behind the net during Monday’s practice but the former Buffalo Sabre remained on the ice after being down for a few moments. It looked as if he caught an edge or his skate nicked the goalpost.
It’s unknown whether that’s the reason he was absent from practice.
As an incredibly injury-prone player throughout his career, this malady could be long-term. Connolly scored 13 goals and 42 points last season as injuries limited him to 68 games. Look for Kadri to get the first crack on the top line.
Ditto for Ryan Carter, who didn’t skate this morning either. Carter is battling for a job, but is most likely the odd man out if Shawn Matthias and/or Evgeny Dadonov sticks.
If Carter makes his way to the AHL, he will hold no fantasy hockey value.
In other news, Stephen Weiss and Matt Bradley won’t play as they’re both nursing nicks.
Bradley will probably be fine for the season opener as the team hopes rest will get him back to full strength. The 31-year-old could pot 10 goals from the fourth line but won't be worth much more.
In other news, Stephen Weiss and Matt Bradley won’t play as they’re both nursing nicks.
The Panthers have been cautious with their top-line center, using him sparingly. Last season he scored 21 goals and 49 points in 76 games. He should continue centering the top line, when healthy, and could see an uptick in production with an improved cast.
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Meanwhile, Zibanejad is doing everything he can to start the season in the NHL. He scored a nifty goal in tight against the Winnipeg Jets Monday and roofed a one-timer against the Bruins in overtime last week.
Zibanejad could play in the NHL, the question is whether he has earned a spot. Last season he only played 26 games professionally, scoring five goals and nine points with Djurgardens IF Stockholm. Look for him to continue competing with Peter Regin and Stefan Da Costa.
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“In order for him to play here, he has to be able to defend, we have to be able to put him on the ice and he has to be able to defend our net, and those are the things we’re working on him with,” MacLean said. “But to his credit he’s a smart enough player and a good enough player for us to be able to teach him that stuff.”
As a young rookie, the Swedish offensive defenseman will need to play smarter in order to stick in the NHL. Rundblad scored 11 goals and 50 points with Skelleftea of the SEL last season. At this point he likely stays with the team as the Sens fear him returning to Europe.
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Where is TJ Galiardi, you ask? Right now, he’s on a line with Brad Malone at center and Patrick Bordeleau on right wing.
With Galiardi not skating on one of the top two lines, owners should likely keep him out of their lineup. Last season the former 2nd round pick scored seven goals and 15 points through 35 games. Keep an eye on Galiardi as he probably slots back into the lineup upon the first injury.
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Landeskog has replaced Joakim Lindstrom on the top line
The Avs are serious about adding the Swedish import to their lineup. Last season, he scored 28 goals and 60 points while with Skelleftea HC of the SEL, leading his team and the league in scoring. He could produce 40-45 points if used in the right situations.
At practice today, No. 92 skated on a line with Paul Stastny and David Jones.
Certainly a good sign for those invested in the 2nd overall pick. Landeskog captained the Kitchener Rangers last season, leading them in goals with 36 and finishing third on the team with 66 points in 53 games. He remains a front-runner for the Calder Memorial Trophy in the preseason.
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Let's get interesting with line combinations. If Tuesday's practice was any indication, Chris Bourque is a serious candidate (even more serious than anyone thought) to fill the Capitals' final roster spot.
Bourque could make the roster as a spare forward. The former 2nd round pick of the Caps played all of last season away from the NHL, splitting seasons between the KHL and Swiss-A. This lineup change could just be giving their project a legitimate chance to succeed.
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Zac Dalpe isn't going to try and deny it. Playing right wing on a line with Eric Staal and Alexei Ponikarovsky, he said, is pretty cool.
Dalpe played well on the third line, meshing with Jiri Tlusty and Brandon Sutter. The team's top prospect scored 23 goals and 57 points through 61 games, earning 15 games with the big club. He figures to stick with the team all season which should produce a decent rookie year.
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Considered a longshot to make the team, Tangradi gets his big chance tonight to make an impression and show the Penguins something, as he will be put in a top line role with winger Steve Sullivan sitting out his 4th straight preseason game.
Last season, he scored 18 goals and 33 points through 42 games with the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins. Expect him to receive a call-up at some point with the Pens this season but making the team out of camp is highly unlikely.
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Ehrhoff skating with Leopold and Gragnani.
Gragnani continues to vie for a roster spot. The 24-year-old proved himself capable of an NHL job with his one goal and seven points against the Flyers in the first round. With Jordan Leopold, Christian Ehrhoff and Tyler Myers all capable offensive defensemen, don't get too excited about Gragnani, yet.
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Boyes-Ellis-McCormick
Boyes will start the season on the fourth line, which should limit his overall minutes. Boyes managed five goals and 14 points over 21 games, which would put him around the 20-goal, 50+ points range range over a full season. He is incredibly unlikely to hit those totals on the fourth line.
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