“For such a young centreman, I think he’s adapting real well to NHL hockey,” head coach Bob Hartley said at the morning skate. “He still has things to learn which is perfectly normal for any kids that age. He doesn’t get rattled. He’s very poised . . . we have big plans for this young man." It sounds like Monahan has a good shot at making the Flames opening night roster.
"He skated today, will skate [Monday] and I'm hoping he'll be ready Tuesday,'' Dineen said.
Ouch. Coyle is not expected to miss any games.
Gaunce, 23, has skated the last three seasons for the Lake Erie Monsters, Colorado’s development affiliate in the AHL. As a member of the Monsters, the 6-foot-1, 203-pound defenseman has posted 60 points (9G-51A), 272 penalty minutes and a plus-22 rating in 197 games.
He has just 4 assists this season and is minus 17
Gudbranson missed Saturday's game against NJ due to illness as well.
Gudbranson has four assists in 22 games this season. Monitor his status prior to puck-drop. If your lineup locks at the first game, I would sit Gudbranson as he likely won't play with Kulikov returning to the lineup.
Wild wanted a right-shot winger to replace Clutterbuck, it reassigned rookie Johan Larsson and recalled rookie Charlie Coyle, who impressed during a recent five-game callup.
Coyle had 0 points and was a -1 in 5 games with the WIld.
The former #3 overall pick is a good NHL D-man but not a good fantasy player. This will be a welcomed addition to the Panthers lineup but don't go running to the waiver wire to pick him up.
Coyle played 12:44 in his first game yesterday but didn't register a point. After just one game he is already getting moved up to the first line in place of Dany Heatley who will be bumped to the second line. This is a great opportunity for the young winger who will play with two great players in Mikko Koivu and Zach Parise.
Gudbranson hasn't played yet this season since off season shoulder surgery, an injury he suffered while wake boarding. He was suspended and sent to the AHL where he recently played two games, he has yet to practice with the Panthers but could very well be in the lineup tonight.
Gudbranson can be a good fantasy option when he puts it all together. He can score, hit and racks up PIM's. However he is expected to miss the first three games of the year. Not a good start.
Gudbranson isn't expected to be fantasy relevant this season but now we have a timetable for his return.
Gudbranson injured himself wakeboarding in the offseason and there is no timetable for his return.
Jenner just finished his third season with the Oshawa Generals, scoring 22 goals and 49 points in 43 games.
Gudbranson will get back into the lineup tonight. The rookie has two goals and six points with 60 PIM in 55 games.
Coyle left Boston University this year to speed up his transition to the professional ranks. The rising pivot should have an opportunity to make the Wild out of training camp following a playoff run in the QMJHL.
With only six healthy defensemen, Gudbranson will either play or be replaced by a minor leaguer. A lack of recalled d-man likely indicates he stays in the lineup tonight.
Tough break as Gudbranson is just coming off his first NHL goal. Look for Keaton Ellerby to draw back into the lineup.
