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Duchene is back at left wing on a line with Stastny and Milan Hejduk, a unit that saw success recently.
Duchy moves back up to the top line. He leads the team in goals (9) and points (16).
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Tyler Seguin has been named the NHL's First Star of the Week after tearing it up for the #bruins in four games.
Seguin scored seven goals and nine points over those three games and should be universally owned at this point.
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With the assist Jamie Benn has extended his point streak to 6 games #StarsDoingWork
Benn's 13 assists have him tied with such elite players as Henrik Sedin and Nicklas Backstrom.
Jamie Benn was given a shot for a wrist issue. He's fine and will practice tomorrow.
Doesn't like Benn will miss any playing time. The team's second line center continues to break out with two goals and 10 points over his first 11 games. Play him with confidence.
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Seguin with Bergeron-Marchand now
The way Seguin has started the season, he likely could play well with anyone. Moving up to the top line should only increase his current point totals of three goals and nine points over nine games.
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The Avalanche's young center, demoted to the fourth line for Saturday's game against Chicago, skated with new linemates at practice this morning — Chuck Kobasew and Joakim Lindstrom.
Through his first eight games, the former second overall pick scored a goal and four points. Look for him to bounce back from his demotion.
Tyler Seguin took a slash on the right leg from the Sharks’ Benn Ferriero just before the Bruins’ pulled goalie Tim Thomas tonight and he did not return to the game, but he said he was OK after the game.
Sounds like Seguin will be OK and won't miss any playing time. Through seven games this season he has two goals and eight points. Expect a further update on how the Bruins will handle this injury.
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Duchene will start the game on the fourth line. Expect a few line changes as the game goes on.
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Tyler Seguin of the Boston Bruins: 5 Pts in 5 games this season; 2 Pts in final 20 games last season.
Owned in 58% of leagues, some people are missing out on the former second overall pick.
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Look for Seguin to slide into David's spot at center.
Moving up to the top line is certainly a boon to his fantasy hockey value. Through the team's first three games, the dynamic forward has three assists. He has a chance at sticking on the top line should he develop chemistry with Milan Lucic and Nathan Horton.
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Tyler Seguin could get a shot on the first line between Milan Lucic and Nathan Horton.
Through the team's first three games, the dynamic forward has three assists. Look for him to get the first crack at top line duty with the opportunity to stick there.
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Seguin was expected to break out during his second NHL season but may experience some more growing pains on the third line. Last season he scored only 11 goals and 22 points through 74 games but broke out during the postseason. Expect a slight improvement on those totals.
Stars forwards Jamie Benn and Adam Burish, who are out with groin injuries, did not participate in the game. Both players watched the game from the stands.
Neither player participated but both would have played if it were a playoff game. Benn scored 22 goals and 56 points in only his second NHL season. He will be relied on to help anchor the second line this season and should play alongside sniper Loui Eriksson.
"They're closer," said Gulutzan. "If this were regular season Benny would probably jump in, but Burish couldn't. Then again, we're in that same thing - why do it. We'll give them a couple more days."
Sounds like the second-line pivot will be healthy for the season opener. Benn scored 22 goals and 56 points in only his second NHL season. He will be relied on to help anchor the second line this season and should play alongside sniper Loui Eriksson.
Also, Jamie Benn (groin) and Adam Burish (groin) skated on their own while the non-game group practiced this morning.
Benn skated for a second consecutive day which is an encouraging sign. Last season, Benn scored 22 goals and 56 points in only his second NHL season. He will be relied on to help anchor the second line this season and should play alongside leading scorer Loui Eriksson.
Here are a few notes from Monday's practice in Frisco. The Stars have added Jamie Benn and Adam Burish to the list of players they are being cautious with right now. Those two players have sore groins.
The Stars will be careful with their prized young forward. Last season, Benn scored 22 goals and 56 points in only his second NHL season. He will be relied on to help anchor the second line this season and should play alongside leading scorer Loui Eriksson.
Call up / Send down
Defenseman Alexander Petrovic, 19, was sent back to his junior team in Red Deer, Alberta, after Thursday's practice. The 36th overall pick in 2010, Petrovic had an outstanding season last year and is considered one of Florida's top prospects.
Petrovic will play one more season in Juniors and then be reevaluated. At age 19 the blueliner scored seven goals and 57 points in only 69 games with the Red Deer Rebels. He should have a bright future ahead of him.
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Pavelski is already practicing with the big two. After scoring a career-high 66 points on the third line he should be a must-drafted player on the first.
That leaves a top line of Patrick Marleau, Joe Thornton and Joe Pavelski.
Pavelski should be one of the biggest beneficiaries of Heatley and Setoguchi departing. The Wisconsin native posted career highs in assists (46) and points (66) last season.
Bruins coach Claude Julien just confirmed that Tyler Seguin will be in the lineup tonight and that he had rookie Jordan Caron skate with the team this morning simply as insurance.