Erskine could draw in for Jeff Schultz tonight. As a favored player of the old regime it will be interesting to see how he reacts, and is played, under Dale Hunter.
Erskine took warmups yesterday but was ultimately unable to play last night. He likely continues to recover and then rotates in with Jeff Schultz.
Tough break for Erskine, who was establishing himself as a regular on the blue line. Expect rookie Dmitri Orlov to stay in the lineup in the meantime.
Erskine likely just could not suit up for back-to-back games and draws back in. The Kingston, Ontario native has two assists over his first five games this season.
The injured Erskine practiced today which is a good indication he can play tomorrow. The Kingston, Ontario native has two assists over his first five games this season.
Should Erskine be able to play, look for him to replace rookie Sean Collins in the lineup. Despite his physical presence, he holds a very limited fantasy hockey value with only a slight chance of posting a solid +/- with some PIM.
Erskine has an opening with Mike Green questionable but may not be clear for contact. Regardless, he holds no fantasy hockey value.
Erskine is still looking for his season debut. He could play tonight against the Red Wings but likely does not since they don't play a gritty game. Look for him to get a chance once the team cools down.
Erkine's injury leaves the team with only six healthy d-men. He played a career high 73 games last season but failed to eclipse 100 PIM and holds close to no fantasy value outside of some PIM and possibly a decent plus/minus.
Erskine made the team but remains sidelined. He played a career high 73 games last season but failed to eclipse 100 PIM and holds close to no fantasy value outside of some PIM and possibly a decent plus/minus.
Erskine played a career high 73 games last season but failed to eclipse 100 PIM. He holds close to no fantasy value despite posting a decent plus/minus and adding PIM in the past.
Erskine was scheduled to make the bottom pairing as a tough guy. After missing most of the preseason Jeff Schultz looks more fit for the role. Known mostly for his fighting, Erskine never broke 100 PIM in a season.
Erskine was scheduled to make the bottom pairing as a tough guy. After missing most of the preseason Jeff Schultz looks more fit for the role. Known mostly for his fighting, Erskine never broke 100 PIM in a season.
Erskine played a career high 73 games last season but failed to eclipse 100 PIM. He holds close to no fantasy value despite posting a decent plus/minus and adding PIM in the past.
Despite his pugilistic playing style, Erskine never topped 100 PIM or played more than last year's 73 games. If his 11 career goals in 396 games are not enough to steer you away from him, an injured shoulder should be enough deterrence.
