Rupert, 21, was a sixth round pick (157th overall) in the 2012 NHL Draft. He has picked up five points (3G / 2A) in seven games with Orlando (ECHL) and 12 points (6G / 6A) in 29 games with the Toronto Marlies (AHL) this season. He has never appeared in an NHL game.
Pyatt, 32, has played the past two seasons with the New York Rangers, collecting 12 points (6G / 6A) in 70 regular-season games. He had four points (2G / 2A) in 12 playoff games with the Rangers last spring. He has appeared in 825 career NHL games with the New York Islanders, Buffalo Sabres, Vancouver Canucks, Phoenix and the Rangers, notching 136 goals, 140 assists and 276 points. Pyatt has 24 points (10G / 4A) in 69 career playoff contests.
Pyatt, 26, broke the collarbone in the third period of what was his regular season debut. He’d missed the first two games of the year with an upper-body injury. A defensive forward with good checking skills that took plenty of faceoffs, Pyatt has had some success in Tampa Bay, scoring 12 goals and 19 points in 74 games during the 2011-12 campaign.
Pyatt left Tuesday's game with an upper-body injury. However it appears as if he will be able to avoid missing any time and play tomorrow.
Pyatt skating is a good sign but he probably misses another game or two. The big winger scored seven goals and 16 points in 70 games.
Pyatt skating is a good sign but he probably misses another game or two. The big winger scored seven goals and 16 points in 70 games.
Pyatt is ruled out for tonight's game. The big winger scored seven goals and 16 points in 70 games.
Pyatt may not be healthy enough to play tonight. The big winger scored seven goals and 16 points in 70 games.
With the Coyotes marred with injuries, getting Pyatt back in the lineup could be a small boost. The big winger has seven goals and 14 points in 57 games.
With the Coyotes marred with injuries, getting Pyatt back in the lineup could be a small boost. The big winger has seven goals and 14 points in 57 games.
With the Coyotes marred with injuries, getting Pyatt back in the lineup could be a small boost. The big winger has seven goals and 14 points in 57 games.
Sounds like Pyatt will miss a few games. The big winger has seven goals and 14 points in 57 games.
Sounds like Pyatt will miss a few games. The big winger has seven goals and 14 points in 57 games.
The Bolts lock up one of their vital energy players. He has three goals and five points through 35 games.
Owned in only 1 percent of Yahoo! fantasy hockey leagues, Pyatt could have value in deeper leagues.
