No Petry, no Smid and no Peckham on the trip to California.
Petry will miss the next two games. He scored two goals and 24 points in 71 games with the Oilers.
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Correction: Erat and Tootoo out. Likely Wilson and Smith in.
Smith draws back into the lineup tonight. He has 13 goals and 33 points through 70 games.
Frisco, Tex. - The Dallas Stars announced today that the NHL club has agreed to terms with forward Alex Chiasson on a three-year entry-level contract.
Chiasson just completed his third year at Boston University, posting 15 goals and 46 points.
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Also Gaustad out.
With Gaustad out, look for Smith to center the fourth line. The rookie scored 13 goals and 33 points in his first 69 games.
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Halischuk and Smith appear to be on the scratch line
Smith is likely to draw out with Paul Gaustad healthy. He has 13 goals and 33 points in 69 games.
Call up / Send down
Dallas Stars have assigned G Jack Campbell to Texas Stars of AHL.
Campbell gets his first taste of professional action; keep a close eye on the blooming netminder.
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Forward Craig Smith could return to the lineup tonight. The forward has been a healthy scratch the last two games. Trotz has done this to give the rookie some time to rest.
Look for Smith to play tonight.The rookie has 12 goals and 32 points in 64 games.
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Trotz would not commit to any lineup changes at forward, but all signs point to Wilson and Smith sitting again tonight #Preds
Craig Smith is once again practicing on the dreaded fifth line, indicating he could be a healthy scratch.The rookie has 12 goals and 32 points in 64 games.
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Craig Smith is once again practicing on the dreaded fifth line, indicating he could be a healthy scratch.The rookie has 12 goals and 32 points in 64 games.
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Practice lines today: 33-15-23
Smith appears to be a healthy scratch after skating on the fifth line. The rookie scored 12 goals and 32 points through 64 games.
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Morrison running with Kane and Brunette.
Look for Kane to center the second line tonight. The former 1st overall pick has 14 goals and 50 points in 64 games.
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Kane plays center tomorrow.
Kane is once again moved down the middle. The former 1st overall pick has 14 goals and 50 points in 64 games.
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10,16,88
Kane moves to the second line as coach Joel Quenneville hopes to get some life from his offense. The former 1st overall pick has 12 goals and 45 points through 54 games.
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Smith game time but probable.
Expect the rookie to draw in tonight. The rookie has nine goals and 26 points on the season but has cooled down from his fast start. In his last 12 games he has just a goal and an assist.
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Craig Smith is scratched for 2nd straight game.
Smith misses his second consecutive game with the flu.
Suter and Smith game time decisions
Smith is still ill and may not be an option for today's game. The rookie has nine goals and 26 points on the season but has cooled down from his fast start. In his last 12 games he has just a goal and an assist.
Craig Smith is under the weather
Smith will not play tonight due to his illness. The rookie has nine goals and 26 points on the season but has cooled down from his fast start. In his last 12 games he has just a goal and an assist.
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Kane not on first PP unit.
Kane has been moved down to the second PP unit as a bit of a message. The former 1st overall pick has only two goals since November 16th.
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Kane between Stalberg and sharp.
Kane once again moves to center. The former first overall pick scored nine goals and 34 points through 37 games. He played well as a pivot so don't expect any dropoff in performance.
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Patrick Kane on the ice this morning. #Blackhawks
There was some concern #88 wouldn't play tonight after missing yesterday's practice due to the flu. Sounds like he will be fine after all.