Columbus Blue Jackets News

Gudbranson has struggled to two goals and five assists with a minus-7 rating in 37 games. The Panthers have recalled Alex Petrovic from San Antonio.

Monahan missed the last seven games with a fractured foot, but gets back in the lineup for TJ Galiardi today vs. the Sabres. The rookie has nine goals and six assists in 24 games.

This is great news for the Flames, because the rookie has been one of their best offensive players this season. He has nine goals and 15 points in 24 games. His 15 points has him tied for second on the team in scoring and fifth amongst NHL rookies. He is likely still at least a week from returning to the Flames lineup.

Speculation is that Mikael Backlund will get more opportunities in wake of the Monahan injury. Given his history, look to your waiver wire first before jumping on Backlund.

Smith missed the last six games, in which the Red Wings went 0-5-1. Smith has had a slow start to the season with just one assist and a minus-7 rating in 11 games. He will dress as the Red Wings seventh defensman vs. the Predators tonight. He has no fantasy value until he starts putting numbers on the stat sheet.

Smith has missed the last six games after suffering a shoulder injury on November 2. Once considered a top-prospect with loads of offensive upside, Smith had just eight assists in 34 games last season and has only recorded a single assist with a minus-7 rating in 11 games this year. The Red Wings may dress seventh defensemen tomorrow, so it is unknown where Smith will slot in.

Jenner could see increased opportunity with Gaborik out 4-6 weeks. Consider him a deep league flier at this point.

Smith skated on the Red Wings extra pair this morning suggesting he will not be in the lineup tomorrow. Smith has missed the last four games after being injured on November 2. He has one assist and a minus-7 rating in 11 games.

Smith was ruled out of tonight's game on Monday but he could dress on Friday vs. Washington or Saturday vs. the Islanders. Smith has struggled to start the 2013-14 season with one assist and a minus-7 rating in 11 games. Xavier Ouellet will play again tonight.

Smith is eligible to come off of IR and play on Tuesday, but Red Wings coach Mike Babcock says he is not ready. Xavier Ouellet will stay in the lineup. Consider him questionable for Friday vs. Washington.

Coyle missed 11 games with a knee injury but returned on Friday, before re-aggravating it and missing Sunday's contest. He appears as if he will be back in the lineup tonight after participating in the morning skate on a line with Mikko Koivu and Zach Parise. Coyle had 14 points (8G / 6A) in 37 games last season, but if he can stick on the top-line - he should drastically improve on those numbers.

The Red WIngs announced that the injury will cost him at least a week, so the move to IR allows them to recall Adam Almquist. Smith has had a rough start to the season posting just one assist and a minus-7 rating in 11 games.

Coyle returned on Friday after missing 12 games with a broken jaw, but is already day-to-day again. The Wild didn't specify what is ailing Coyle, but reports are that he is just 'banged up'. Carson McMillan who was called up this morning will enter the lineup.

Coyle had missed 11 games because of a sprained knee. Thursday, he centered a line with Zach Parise and had Justin Fontaine and Dany Heatley taking turns on the right side. Coyle also worked with the first power-play unit, joining Parise and Mikko Koivu with Ryan Suter and Jason Pominville at the points.

The Blue Jackets have a home-and-home with the Pittsburgh Penguins on Friday and Saturday. He could return on Tuesday against the Senators.

Jenner's leg injury caused him to miss Sunday's contest, and he is questionable to be ready for Friday's matchup with the Penguins.

Jenner played just 10:48 last night before exiting the game and not returning. He has two goals in nine games. Expect a more detailed update in the coming days.

Even more promising, Coyle was working on his shot in the shooting cage in the tunnel at Xcel Energy Center. Yet the most promising news is that Yeo plans to have Coyle participate in the team’s morning skate tomorrow.

Last night was Monahan's ninth game, so the Flames had to decide whether to keep him and burn the first year of his entry level contract, or send him back to juniors. It is no surprise that he stays with the team after the rookie's hot-start. Monahan has six goals and three assists (nine points) in nine games. He is averaging 15:47 TOI, but has seen his ice-time rise to 21 and 19 minutes in the last two outings.

With Calvert out with a sore groin, Jenner will draw back into the Blue Jackets lineup. He dropped from their first line to a healthy scratch in two games, so don't expect him to stick in the lineup or have any fantasy relevance.