Jordan Staal just walked through rink. FWIW,No visible limp or injury.
Staal not skating is a telling sign for the team. The second line center scored six goals and nine points over 12 games before getting hurt.
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Jordan Staal not on the ice for Pgh. morning skate. Likely lingering effects of hit on Tavares Thurs. Game status unknown, but not promising
Staal's six goals are second on the team while his nine points are one behind leading scorer James Neal. Missing Staal would be a giant blow to the team even though they seem to win without anyone healthy. He did not travel to Toronto and will not play tonight.
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Taylor Hall is taking the morning skate.
Hall skating this morning is an indication he could play tonight. Over the team's first four games he scored a goal and four points. If he returns tonight, look for him to play on the top line.
Taylor Hall (illness) will not be playing tonight
Linus Omark takes his place on the top line. The Oilers will dress seven defensemen tonight with Theo Peckham drawing back into the lineup.
Taylor Hall is a game-time decision for tonight. Under the weather.
Should he not feel well enough to play in the Battle of Alberta, look for Jeff Petry to draw back into the lineup. Expect a further update on this injury tonight.
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As Hall starts Year 2 of his NHL career, the sky’s the limit for the 19-year-old. He had 22 goals and 20 assists in 65 games during his rookie 2010-11 season, scoring his first goal in his eighth game — against the Columbus Blue Jackets on Oct. 28.
In his second full season, Hall is expected to score 30 goals and help his Edmonton Oilers avoid being the worst team in the League.
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Staal is skating this morning
Staal is expected to play tonight following his bout with dehydration. Look for him to center the second line.
Pens said staal was dehydrated last night. Not practicing today. Will let you know what Coach Disco says later.
Likely just a precautionary measure to maintain Staal's health. Last season he scored 11 goals and 30 points over 42 games, playing between the first and second line. Expect him to approach career highs as he plays a more vital offensive role.
“By the end of the summer, I was getting sick of working out. I just wanted to get back on the ice,” the Edmonton Oilers’ prized pick from the 2010 NHL entry draft said after skating with Sam Gagner and Ales Hemsky during the first on-ice training camp session at Rexall Place.
The former 1st overall pick scored 22 goals in 65 games last season and should be expected to break 30 goals this season.
Hall Gagner Hemsky,
Hall will start on the first line with Hemsky. The former 1st overall pick scored 22 goals in 65 games last season and should be expected to break out this year.