Short Shifts: Tuesday, February 2, 2010

Covering notable lineup changes from around the NHL. Click the team logo for lines.

Note: Some lines may not be changed until new lines are provided by the team.

Thrashers
Annsi Salmela and Slava Kozlov should be healthy scratches.

Bruins
Shawn Thornton should replace Byron Bitz.  Vladamir Sobotka would be your other healthy scratch.

Andrew Ference still practicing with the team.

Mark Stuart had surgery on his injured finger.

Avalanche
Jean-Michael Liles and Marek Svatos should return tonight.  Brett Clark likely a healthy scratch.

Milan Hejduk could return before the Olympics while Matt Hendricks will not.

Blue Jackets
Mike Commodore did not travel with the team.

Stars
Brian Sutherby will miss a week with a shoulder injury.

Red Wings
Andreas Lilja began a conditioning assignment.

Tomas Holmstrom should return tonight.

Jonathan Ericsson should be a scratch tonight along with Brad May and Ville Leino.

Kings
Per Rich Hammond: Raitis Ivanans and Brandon Segal will be back in the lineup tonight, with Peter Harrold and Teddy Purcell expected as the healthy scratches.

Wild

Niklas Backstrom still sick and not expected to play.  Wade Dubielewicz recalled from Houston.

Canadiens
Jaroslav Spacek likely will miss another game.

Paul Mara skated alone before practice.

Predators
Marcel Goc returns to the lineup tonight.

Devils
Patrik Elias should return before the Olympic break.

Paul Martin will not play in the Olympics.

Rangers
New forwards Olli Jokinen and Brandon Prust should make it to Los Angeles in time for tonight’s game.

New lines, see left.


Coyotes

Robert Lang should return to the lineup tonight.  Now word on who he replaces.

Sharks
Dan Boyle will be a gametime decision.

Marc-Edouard Vlasic is out.

Jamie McGinn, Derek Joslin and Jason Demers recalled from Worchester.  McGinn will plan for Jody Shelley.

Lightning
Todd Fedoruk will be a healthy scratch.

Maple Leafs
Christian Hanson called up from the Toronto Marlies and will play with John Mitchell and Lee Stempniak

Canucks
Sami Salo will return tonight but is playing with a lingering groin issue.

Tanner Glass and Nolan Baumgartner will be healthy scratches.

Capitals
Karl Alzner recalled from Hershey.

Quintin Laing, Mike Green and Karl Alzner will be the scratched while Braden Holtby will backup Theodore.

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  1. NHL

    Watch the top goals, saves & scraps from January. What gets your vote for top #NHL play? http://bit.ly/9L3iwS 1 minute ago from CoTweet

  2. kuklaskorner

    NHL Hockey: Jokinen Happy to be on Broadway: From Andrew Gross at Ranger Rants: New Jersey-based agent Todd Diam… http://bit.ly/dCaXHs less than a minute ago from twitterfeed

  3. stevelepore

    Woah, Against Me! played “Holy Shit”: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WT8dFYTosXw 2 minutes ago from web

  4. Forechecker

    Are you kidding me? RT @WilliamsonAM Williamson Co. schools officials meeting to decide if school will be canceled tomorrow. 2 minutes ago from HootSuite

  5. SpeakoftheDevs

    RT @NHLDevils: Two more hours until the official start of our #NHLtweetup & viewing party!! Who’s coming?! Info & RSVP: http://deke.me/iE 2 minutes ago from TweetDeck

  6. DownGoesBrown

    Speaking of fake facebooks, the guys who did Gainey are back today with a Darth Vader one: http://cli.gs/n5T0eG 3 minutes ago from TweetDeck

  7. EricEngels

    @TSNBobMcKenzie certainly the right way to look at Tampa situation… 3 minutes ago from web in reply to TSNBobMcKenzie

  8. KatieStrangNYI

    Also, Martin Biron is heading to Bridgeport for conditioning assignment and will rejoin team on Sunday 3 minutes ago from web

  9. BDGallof

    @KatieStrangNYI Would be better for team if he just ordered in. Training camp is China will help Wang’s league image, not team 4 minutes ago from TweetDeck in reply to KatieStrangNYI

  10. EricEngels

    @TSNBobMcKenzie Nice compliment to piece @JonJordan who rationalized over wkd http://bit.ly/as4kC8 4 minutes ago from web in reply to TSNBobMcKenzie

  11. KatieStrangNYI

    Because of NBC’s rights to outdoor events, the project will not happen next season, but Wang is hopeful for it in the near future 4 minutes ago from web

  12. NHLtweetup

    RT @NHLDevils: Two more hours until the official start of our #NHLtweetup & viewing party!! Who’s coming?! Info & RSVP: http://deke.me/iE 4 minutes ago from SocialScope

  13. FAN590

    Tim Keown, ESPN The Magazine on Tim Tebow and his Controversial Super Bowl Ad 4 minutes ago from web

  14. phoenixcoyotes

    Robert Lang is expected to be back in the lineup tonight. Coaches are mulling which forward to scratch. @coyotesinsider 4 minutes ago from CoTweet

  15. wyshynski

    Update on Jokinen dissent blog: Olli’s wife emails us and thinks we stink (see bottom) http://bit.ly/arlJ69 4 minutes ago from web

  16. coyotesinsider

    Robert Lang is expected to be back in the lineup tonight. Coaches are mulling which forward to scratch. @phoenixcoyotes 5 minutes ago from CoTweet

  17. emcerlain

    RT @bdomenech: Brett Favre’s ankle and hamstring look the way my knee did… when I got hit by a car. http://bit.ly/cNnExx #nfl #vikings 5 minutes ago from TweetDeck

  18. Blues

    Bolland back for Blackhawks – Globe and Mail: http://tinyurl.com/yz6rubk 5 minutes ago from API

  19. Canes

    Hurricanes usher in Staal era – CANOE: http://tinyurl.com/yfpyp77 5 minutes ago from API

  20. KatieStrangNYI

    Also, Wang recently had discussions with the league about an outdoor hockey event with Rangers, Devils and a youth hockey tournament 5 minutes ago from web

  21. KatieStrangNYI

    Wang: “To be able to take my team and introduce them to China, it’s going to be so cool.” 6 minutes ago from web

  22. NHLDevils

    Two more hours until the official start of our #NHLtweetup & viewing party!! Who’s coming?! Info & RSVP: http://deke.me/iE 6 minutes ago from CoTweet

  23. KatieStrangNYI

    Wang:”I have an adopted country and a country of birth. I’m very close to China, but I’m as American as apple pie…This is very special.” 7 minutes ago from web

  24. gimmeapuck

    *waves* 7 minutes ago from Tweetie

  25. BDGallof

    @TSNBobMcKenzie not only has he not been asked. He won’t waive it either 7 minutes ago from TweetDeck in reply to TSNBobMcKenzie

  26. kicksavetwenty

    New Job Posting: Director of Communications – ECHL League Office (Princeton, NJ) http://bit.ly/9bI1GZ 8 minutes ago from TweetDeck

  27. hockeyfights

    Capitals Recall Karl Alzner From Hershey: ARLINGTON, Va. – The Washington Capitals have recalled defenseman Karl A… http://bit.ly/9rOh43 8 minutes ago from twitterfeed

  28. EricEngels

    crosby has 37 goals in 56 games, how many will it take him to score the remaining 13 on way to 50–I say 13 or less 8 minutes ago from web

  29. KatieStrangNYI

    Just spoke with Isles owner Charles Wang about training camp in China: “These guys, their eyes are going to open up” 9 minutes ago from web

  30. BDGallof

    RT @TSNBobMcKenzie: Here’s the latest on the Tampa Bay Lightning ownership situation, as I see it. http://tinyurl.com/y9pva8t 10 minutes ago from TweetDeck

  31. DHSpeedwagon

    You may not have healthcare america but you do have… Flipsides! Pretzel Crackers, dear God I love thee. 10 minutes ago from web

  32. leafsnationlive

    RT @alex_ruiz: Chris Higgins will wear Jokinen’s number 21 ~ Via @boomer960 10 minutes ago from TweetDeck

  33. barry_r98

    MAGodin: @jimpeak D’Ags devait revenir car il tait en remise en forme, une technicit qui lui permettait d’aller HA… http://ow.ly/16tY5h 10 minutes ago from HootSuite

  34. ChiBlackhawks

    RT @BlackhawksDL An Open Letter to Patrick Kane: http://tinyurl.com/yfhls4r 11 minutes ago from web

  35. EricEngels

    crosby’s third goal for the hatty was brilliant…even 2nd goal on Miller giveaway…NHLers are the best, but maj wouldn’t finish that play 11 minutes ago from web

  36. KatsHockey

    RT @TheGoalieGuild: MENTAL TRAINING This weeks article as @absolutegoalie teaches how to deal with different skill levels http://ow.ly/1399L 11 minutes ago from UberTwitter

  37. Avalanche

    The Avs look for a season sweep of the Blue Jackets tonight at Pepsi Center. The puck drops at 7pm. http://ow.ly/134vt 12 minutes ago from HootSuite

  38. TheSportsTwit

    Someone take him. ANYONE! RT @philabright: Doug Maclean on Hockey Central said that Scott Hartnell rumored to have interest on trade Market. 12 minutes ago from TweetDeck

  39. ALLDUCKS

    A bit deceiving stat as Whitney often faces tougher opponents RT @Suzbroughton: I wish we would keep him. He’s +1 / Whitney -9 12 minutes ago from HootSuite

  40. alex_ruiz

    Chris Higgins will wear Jokinen’s number 21 ~ Via @boomer960 12 minutes ago from UberTwitter

  41. DetroitRedWings

    Text WINGS to 21732 to enter to win a VIP Experience from AT&T and the Wings with 4 tix, autographed jersey and a post game meet and greet! 12 minutes ago from HootSuite

  42. TSNBobMcKenzie

    Here’s the latest on the Tampa Bay Lightning ownership situation, as I see it. http://tinyurl.com/y9pva8t 12 minutes ago from web

  43. phoenixcoyotes

    SHANE DOAN DISCUSSES BEING THE NHL’S TOP STAR OF THE WEEK http://bit.ly/bZAvZR 12 minutes ago from CoTweet

  44. RockTheRed

    Very nice! But wearing which shirt?! @savvymomo5 heading to the #caps & #bruins when there i will watch a @russianmachine while @rockthered 12 minutes ago from web

  45. SabresDotCom

    SABRES PREPARE TO MEET FAMILIAR FOE: http://sabres.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=515976 http://bit.ly/czGqf4 13 minutes ago from Facebook

  46. ChrisBottaNHL

    Top 5 Calder candidates starts with 1. Tyler Myers 2. Jimmy Howard 3. Matt Duchene FanHouse: http://tinyurl.com/yhsfurr 13 minutes ago from web

  47. Forechecker

    Arnott’s elbow still bugging him, thanks in part to Boris Valabik’s slew-foot Saturday night… http://sbnation.com/e/1053477 13 minutes ago from SB Nation

  48. ajcthrashers

    Thrashers AHL affiliate in Chicago signs former NHLer Reid Simpson to pro tryout contract. 13 minutes ago from TweetDeck

  49. boomer960

    Chris Higgins will wear Jokinen’s number 21 14 minutes ago from web

  50. ChiBlackhawks

    Don’t ask me how I found this: What the Sedins, Edler, and Samuelsson think of Twitter: http://bit.ly/4EuVEt #Canucks 15 minutes ago from web

  51. reporterchris

    Sports Illustrated predicts Germany will win most medals in Vancouver followed by Canada and the U.S. 15 minutes ago from web

  52. sprusina

    Pretty impressed at how well the media services are running in Vancouver. Well done! And yes…it’s raining. #olympics 16 minutes ago from Twitterrific

  53. TheAvsGuild

    Jumping on @MileHighSports AM 1510 in a few minutes with the Couch Potatoes to talk some #Avs hockey! 16 minutes ago from HootSuite

  54. TEAM1040

    HNIC’s Kelly Hrudey joins Jeff Paterson for all kinds on NHL talk.. 16 minutes ago from web

  55. TheAvsGuild

    AFTER-HOURS: Support Oskar Blues Brewery and their game tonight after the #Avs vs. #BlueJackets game w/ discount tickets! http://ow.ly/139ih 17 minutes ago from HootSuite

  56. DetroitRedWings

    Text WINGS to 21732 to subscribe to Red Wings text alerts and be entered to win a VIP Experience from AT&T and… http://bit.ly/awmaFi 17 minutes ago from Facebook

  57. Real_ESPN_NHL

    Silvy: At least Bulls are fun to watch again – http://tinyurl.com/yh234tp 17 minutes ago from API

  58. Real_ESPN_NHL

    Canadiens lose Cammalleri (knee) for 6 weeks – http://tinyurl.com/ygsxnsh 17 minutes ago from API

  59. Real_ESPN_NHL

    Olympic waiting game now shifts to Mike Komisarek – http://tinyurl.com/ylf3c5o 17 minutes ago from API

  60. espnchihawks

    On w afternoon show at 340 18 minutes ago from txt

  61. EricEngels

    “I’d be eager to know if he (Volchenkov) felt the same way…” 18 minutes ago from web

  62. Rotoworld_HK

    J. Ericsson -D -DET: Ericsson will be a healthy scratch vs. Sharks http://tinyurl.com/cly8bt 18 minutes ago from API

  63. EricEngels

    “but I let my guard down because I wasn’t in position to play the puck, and it seemed like an interference kind of play… 18 minutes ago from web

  64. EricEngels

    paraphrasing cammalleri on hit that hurt him: “have great respect for Volchenkov and the way he plays, always comes hard and clean… 19 minutes ago from web

  65. jaygeemsg

    Also on NYR Gamenight: reactions from Drury,Dubinsky,Gaborik,Prospal & Tororella on trade, plus Henrik Lundqvist on his health and absence. 19 minutes ago from mobile web

  66. chaddukes

    A great point RT: @DCURU dolph lundgren is too underrated. 19 minutes ago from web

  67. ChrisBottaNHL

    Ever notice how home team announcers rip on the other team but ignore their own franchise’s problems? http://tinyurl.com/yhsfurr 19 minutes ago from web

  68. philabright

    Simply a rumor, no evidence of anything other than chit chat. Hartnell comes with a 4.2 cap hit. 19 minutes ago from web

  69. chaddukes

    I’m so jealous RT: @EddiePasa In LA, headed to an In-And-Out Burger in your honor. 19 minutes ago from web

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