#FlaPanthers kris Versteeg to have season ending knee surgery
Versteeg has been in-an-out of the Panthers lineup this season. He will now join Stephen Weiss as Panthers who are out for the rest of the season.
Kris Versteeg News
Radko Gudas got some attention he did not want as a knee-to-knee hit with Florida's Kris Versteeg forced the Panthers right wing out of the game with a right-knee injury.
The hit was clean but the unfortunate Versteeg will miss more time this season. Consider him day-to-day.
#FlaPanthers Kris Versteeg out skating with the main group for first time since being hurt Feb. 12...on scratch line with Kovalev/Upshall
It is has been a tough season so far for Versteeg. He hasn't played since February 12th and only has 1G, 2A and a -7 in seven games this season. He won't be back tonight but he skated today and should be back in the lineup soon.
#FlaPanthers Dale Tallon also said Kris Versteeg not added to the injured list but doesn't expect him to make Pennsylvania trip #Flyers #Pens
Versteeg has missed the Panthers last three games and will miss tomorrow and Friday's games as well. He could be back on Sunday when the Panthers take on Boston.
Kris Versteeg not skating OUT for #FlaPanthers v #Leafs
Versteeg hasn't played since February 12 and won't be in the lineup tonight when the Panthers take on the Maple Leafs. He has struggled this season with only 1 G, 2 A and a -7 in 7 games this season. He posted up 23 G and 31 A in 71 games last season so he could be a good pickup when he returns from injury if he can find his scoring touch again.
#FlaPanthers Kevin Dineen says Kris Versteeg doubtful again v #tbLightning
This is not good news for the Panthers as Versteeg is one of their best offensive options. They were shutout last night agianst Montreal and could use Versteeg as soon as he is ready to go. Consider him day-to-day for now.
No Kris Versteeg for #FlaPanthers at #Habs morning skate
Versteeg likely won't play tonight for the Panthers and should be considered day-to-day after being hit by Ovechkin on Tuesday. Monitor his status before game-time but I don't think he will play.
Dineen said Versteeg is questionable for tomorrow.
Versteeg got rocked by Ovechkin yesterday and only played 13:38 (averages 17:13). There are no specifics as too what is wrong with Versteeg. Check back tomorrow for a more detailed update.
Versteeg participated regularly in practice today, looks ready to play.
Versteeg still hasn't played yet this season, but should step in and help the Panthers score right away.
Kris Versteeg is on the ice for morning skate. #FlaPanthers
Versteeg isn't expected to play tonight, but this is encouraging news that he isn't too far away from returning to the Panthers lineup.
Kris Versteeg not on trip for #FlaPanthers
Versteeg who missed the Panthers season opener with an undisclosed injury and won't play again tonight against the Sens. Tough start to the season for the winger who got off to such a hot start last season. Monitor his status to get a better idea of how injured he is, but he should be a solid fantasy contributer once he returns to the lineup.
Kris Versteeg left Friday's #FlaPanthers practice and he is questionable for Saturday's opener
Versteeg was one of fantasy hockey's best players at the start of last season posting 38 points in the first 38 games, but then him and his line mates went cold. The potential for a point-per-game season is there but that seems like a stretch. When healthy get him in your lineup, monitor his status as game time approaches tomorrow.
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Versteeg w/ Wolski & Matthias
Versteeg is bumped down to the third line for tomorrow's game. He has 22 goals and 49 points in 63 games.
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#FlaPanthers Stephen Weiss back on ice, skating with Fleischmann and Versteeg
Versteeg moves back up to his normal line. Through 60 games, he scored 22 goals and 49 points.
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Coach Dineen says he expects Versteeg and Kulikov to return to #FlaPanthers lineup tonight vs. #Sabres. #NHL
Look for Versteeg to play on the third line tonight. The former Stanley Cup champion has 22 goals and 49 points in 59 games.
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#FlaPanthers kris Versteeg on line with Matthias and Kopecky
Sounds like Versteeg will play this weekend. The top line right wing has 22 goals and 49 points in 59 games.
No official word on lineup tonight, but Santorelli, Versteeg, Upshall and Kulikov getting in extra skating after #FlaPanthers morning skate
Sounds like Versteeg is an option to return this week. The top line right wing has 22 goals and 49 points in 59 games.
Kris Versteeg (hip) should be considered questionable for #FlaPanthers v #Bruins
Sounds like Versteeg will return this week. The top line right wing has 22 goals and 49 points in 59 games.
() Kris Versteeg (hip) and Dmitry Kulikov (knee) skated again on Tuesday before Florida's morning skate and Dineen said both could return to the Panthers before this four-game homestand ends Saturday against the Sabres.
Versteeg getting back on the ice is a good sign but he's still not taking contact. The top line right wing has 22 goals and 49 points in 59 games.
Panthers say Versteeg skated before as did Kuli #flapanthers
Versteeg getting back on the ice is a good sign but he's still not taking contact. The top line right wing has 22 goals and 49 points in 59 games.