Line Change
Cousins will draw into the Coyotes lineup on Thursday.
Cousins has been out of the lineup for the last five games but will replace Zac Rinaldo tonight vs. the Lightning. Cousins has recorded just three goals and one assist (four points) in 23 games this season.
Cousins (lower-body) is on the ice for warmups; will play on Thursday.
After sitting out of the season opener, Cousins has been in the lineup for the last two games, failing to record a point, four shots and three hits. He’ll likely centre the fourth line with Jordan Martinook and Anthony Duclair on his wings.
Cousins (lower-body) will be game-time decision on Thursday.
Cousins is dealing with a lower-body injury and is listed as a game-time decision, but doesn’t carry a lot of fantasy value regardless of his status. Cousins has no points and three shots in two games so far this season.
Signing
The Coyotes have signed Nick Cousins to a two-year deal worth $2.0M ($1.0M AAV).
The Coyotes acquired Nick Cousins and Merrick Madsen from the Flyers for Brendan Warren and a 2018 5th Round pick on Friday.
Cousins, 23, was a third round pick of the Flyers in 2011 and he amassed 27 points (12G / 15A) in 107 career NHL games. Cousins was been a near point per game player the AHL level, posting 34 goals and 60 assists (94 points) in 102 games in 2015 and 2016. He has the scoring ability, but just needs to elevate his NHL game to be more productive.
Cousins (upper-body) will not be in the lineup on Thursday.
Line Change
Cousins will be a healthy scratch on Tuesday.
Cousins has registered two assists and two shots on goal in the first two games of the season, but will be replaced by Roman Lyubimov in the lineup tonight.
Call up / Send down
The Flyers have recalled Nick Cousins from Lehigh Valley (AHL).
Call up / Send down
The Flyers have sent Nick Cousins to Lehigh Valley (AHL).
Call up / Send down
The Flyers have recalled Nick Cousins from Lehigh Valley (AHL).
Cousins, 22, has 18 points (5G / 13A) in 15 games with Lehigh Valley this season. He will make his season debut on Friday, replacing Taylor Leier, who was sent down. He will centre the fourth line with Colin McDonald and Scott Laughton on his wings.
Call up / Send down
The Flyers recalled Nick Cousins from Lehigh Valley (AHL) on Saturday.
Cousins, 21, has scored 21 goals and 34 assists (55 points) in 60 games with Lehigh Valley this season. He is not expected to make his NHL debut on Sunday, but it could come on Tuesday in Vancouver.
Signing
Nick Cousins, one of the draft picks the Flyers obtained from the Columbus Blue Jackets in the Jeff Carter trade last summer, has agreed to a three-year, entry-level contract with the Flyers on Monday.
Cousins is the latest hard-nosed forward to come up through the Flyers' system. He scored 35 goals and 88 points in 65 games with the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds.
Source: CSN Philly 03/27/12, 4:27 am EST