Short Shifts
Notable lineup changes from around the NHL:
Tim Gleason returns tonight for the Canes. Bryan Rodney was sent down. Canes Lines
Wade Redden will play tonight against Carolina. No official word on who sits, yet. Rangers Lines
Dennis Wideman is also expected to return for the Bruins. No word on new lines or Derek Morris’ status. Bruins Lines
Florida has called up Steve “Big” MacIntyre and Mike Duco for tonight’s scrum with Philadelphia. Michal Repik and Jeff Taffe have been sent down. There are tentative lines up. Panthers Lines
Anton Stralman is out tonight with the flu. No word yet on who goes in his place. Jackets Lines
The Oilers have completely revamped their lines. Horcoff and Nilsson join Penner on the first line. Oilers Lines
Thomas Vanek will miss tonight’s game again for the Sabres. Sabres Lines
Owen Nolan returns from the IR tonight. No word on where he’ll fit in yet. Wild Lines
Mark Eaton will miss his first game of the year for the Penguins. Pens Lines