Strome (illness) will be a game-time decision on Saturday.
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Strome (illness) did not practice on Friday.
Strome was a late scratch from Thursday’s game because of an illness and his absence from practice this morning puts his status for Saturday in doubt. The Islanders play at 1 p.m, so expect an update on his status a few hours before game-time.
Strome missed Thursday’s game with an illness; listed as day-to-day.
Strome was a late scratch for Thursday's game and is listed as day-to-day with an illness heading into the weekend. The Islanders have a back-to-back starting on Saturday, so monitor Strome's status leading up to tomorrow's contest with the Devils.
Line Change
Strome will be back in the Islanders lineup on Monday.
Strome was a a healthy scratch on Saturday, but will get back into the lineup tonight vs. Calgary. He has one goal and four assists in seven games this season. He will replace Steve Bernier in the lineup and should be back on a line with John Tavares.
The Panthers have signed Jonathan Huberdeau to a two-year deal worth $6.5M ($3.25 AAV).
Huberdeau was an unrestricted free agent, but is now signed through the 2016-17 season. Huberdeau is coming off of a season in which he tallied 15 goals and 39 assists (54 points) in 79 games. He should lead the Panthers in points again in 2015-16.
The Flames re-signed Mikael Backlund to a three-year deal worth $10.725M.
Backlund, 26, missed 30 games in 2014-15 after undergoing abdominal surgery in late-October. Despite the injury, he managed to post the highest points-per-game of he career by tallying 10 goals and 17 assists (27 points) in 52 games. Backlund is a strong two-way forward who plays in all situations for the Flames.
Line Change
Strome will be a healthy scratch on Saturday.
It seems like the Islanders will be giving one forward the night off each game. Last night it was Frans Nielsen, tonight it will be Strome.
Backlund (abdomen) will return to the Flames lineup on Wednesday.
Backlund has been out since October 28th because of abdomen surgery. He recorded four points (1G / 3A) in 11 games before getting hurt. Tonight he will return to the lineup on the Flames’ third line with Paul Byron and Mason Raymond.
Backlund skated for the first time since abdominal surgery on Monday.
Backlund has been out since October 28th because of abdominal surgery. The Flames never gave a timetable for Backlund’s return, but he is hoping to join the team for practice tomorrow and will go from there.
As expected, Huberdeau (flu) will return to the Panthers lineup this afternoon.
Huberdeau missed the last three games with the flu, but he is on the ice for pre game warmups and will face the Flames this afternoon. He will skate on the Panthers' second line with Brad Boyes and Nick Bjugstad.
Huberdeau (flu) will not play on Thursday, but will play Saturday.
Huberdeau will miss his third straight game with the flu, but will play on Saturday vs. the Flames. He has one goal and one assist in eight games this season.
Huberdeau (flu) still not skating with the Panthers.
Huberdeau missed his second game in a row on Tuesday and looks to be in danger of missing three in a row on Thursday. Monitor his availability for tomorrow’s morning skate.
Huberdeau (flu) will not play on Tuesday.
Huberdeau will miss his second straight game with the flu, but could join the team in Philadelphia tomorrow and potentially be back in the lineup vs. the Flyers on Thursday.
Huberdeau will not play Saturday because of the flu.
The Panthers will be without five regulars tonight including Huberdeau, so Colby Robak will make his season debut as a seventh defenseman.
The Flames placed Mikael Backlund (abdomen) on IR on Thursday.
Backlund is listed as week-to-week with an abdomen injury. With Backlund out the Flames recalled Michael Ferlund from Adirondack (AHL). There is no timetable for Backlund' return.
Huberdeau (concussion) will return to the Panthers lineup on Tuesday.
Updating an earlier report: It is confirmed that Huberdeau will return tonight and he will skate on the third-line with Drew Shore and Jesse Winchester.
Huberdeau (concussion) appears to be back in the Panthers lineup Tuesday.
Huberdeau, who has missed he last 11 games with a concussion, is on the ice for the Panthers' morning skate taking part in regular work on a line with Drew Shore and Jesse Winchester. It has been a tough season for Huby, but he will look to get something going at the end of the season that he can build off of in 2014-15.
Backlund (hand) will miss his second straight game Monday.
There is no word when Backlund suffered the hand injury, but it will cost him a second consecutive game tonight in New Jersey. Ken Agostino will stay in the lineup with Backlund sidelined.
Huberdeau (concussion) has been cleared for contact--status for Sunday is still unclear.
Huberdeau has not played since March 16th because of a concussion. If he is unable to go against the Stars, look for him to return on Tuesday against the Flyers.
Huberdeau (concussion) could be back for Florida on Sunday.
Huberdeau has missed the last nine games and will make it 10 on Friday, but he could suit up vs. the Stars on Sunday. He has taken a step back after a great rookie season last year. In his Calder Trophy winning season, Huberdeau averaged 0.646 points per game and has seen that drop to 0.409 in 2013-14.