Patrick Kane has the flu.
Kane is not expected to miss tomorrow's game. The former 1st overall pick has nine goals and 34 points through 36 games.
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Kane w/ Toews, Stalberg
Kane moves up to the top line after playing center for most of the season. The former first overall pick has seven goals and 24 points in 25 games.
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Looks like Jeff Petry is going to be able to go tonight.
Sounds like Petry will play after all, making Alex Plante a healthy scratch for the Oilers.
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Petry feeling "under the weather" leading to Plante's recall from OKC but the move is precautionary, according to Coach Tom Renney
Consider Petry a game-time decision for tonight's game. The former collegiate standout scored a goal and five points in 15 games and was paired with Ryan Whitney last night. If he can't go, look for Alex Plante to enter the lineup.
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Smith moves back up to a scoring line after getting demoted. The rookie's seven goals and 16 points lead the team.
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Look for Craig Smith to shift to center in Legwand’s absence. Though it’s unclear who will flank Smith.
Smith gets the first crack at replacing Legwand which says a lot about how the team regards him. He has five goals and 11 points over his first 14 NHL games, second to only Legwand.
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Sutton can't play vs blues pending hearing. Jeff petry takes his spot
Look for Petry on the bottom pairing during the Oilers next game.
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Defenceman Jeff Petry has been recalled from Oklahoma City. Details to follow.
No word on who Petry replaces in the lineup or whether he is just insurance for another injured defenseman. While in the AHL, he registered an assist over two games.
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I expect the Oilers to announce the assignment of Jeff Petry to OKC by the end of the day.
Considering the Oilers dressed seven defensemen and still scratched Petry, the writing was on the wall. Expect him to come back should the team have any injuries.
NEWS: The Red Wings have signed goaltender Petr Mrazek to a three-year entry-level contract. He was the club's 141st pick in the 2010 Draft.
Mrazek will continue to play for the Ottawa 67s of the OHL this season.
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Jeff Petry is a scratch tonight. Peckham back in.
Petry stays out of the lineup despite the team dressing seven d-men. Through three games, the former collegiate standout has no points with eight shots on goal.
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Most notably, Trotz took rookie Craig Smith off David Legwand’s line and put him with Blake Geoffrion and Matt Halischuk.
Smith played well alongside David Legwand and Colin Wilson but moves down to the third line with his former teammate Geoffrion.
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Kane was more than adequate in his first game at center under Joel Quenneville.
Sounds like Kane might stick at center. He scored 27 goals and 73 points in 73 games for the Blackhawks last season. Expect similar production this season even though he is still recovering from offseason surgery.
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The Predators’ rookie will play his first game in Bridgestone Arena this evening. It will give Nashville fans their first chance to see Smith, the Predators’ top forward prospect. And Nashville Coach Barry Trotz expects to play Smith in a big role. Like a first line center role.
Smith impressed at this summer's World Championships and should continue to impress the team's brass. Last season the Wisconsin native scored 19 goals and 43 points with his hometown University. Keep an eye on him as he should play a big role on the team this season.
Two of the Chicago Blackhawks' most dynamic offensive players, Patrick Kane and Marian Hossa, will make their preseason debuts Wednesday night against the Detroit Red Wings at the United Center.
Kane should easily be 100 percent by the beginning of the season, hopefully adding center to his fantasy hockey resume. Draft accordingly, gamers.
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Others sent to St. John's today: forwards John Albert, Akim Aliu, Kevin Clark, Mike Forney, Riley Holzapfel, Eric O'Dell, Shawn Weller and Shayne Wiebe, defencemen Ben Chiarot, Mark Flood, Arturs Kulda, Julian Melchiori, Travis Ramsey, Zach Redmond and Cody Sol plus goaltenders Chris Carrozzi, Peter Mannino and Edward Pasquale.
No immediate fantasy hockey value in the AHL.
“I went to the doctor (Monday) and just another good day, kind of checked up and skated for the first time without the splint today, so things are moving pretty good right now,” said Kane, who still is working his way back from July left wrist surgery. “Don’t know if we’ll rush for Wednesday or not, but we’ll see.”
Interesting to see if the team "rushes" Kane back from his injury or continues to play it safe. Even more interesting is where he will play. Yesterday he practiced between wingers Andrew Brunette and Marian Hossa -- a troika of interest to say the least.
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"We might try Kane at center," Quenneville said. "He's been playing center throughout scrimmages and practices now. We'll see."
Kane has played center most of his career, so the transition should be natural. He scored 27 goals and 73 points in 73 games for the Blackhawks last season. Expect similar production this season even though he is still recovering from offseason surgery.
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PLAYERS ASSIGNED TO CONNECTICUT (AHL): Goalies: Chad Johnson, Jason Missiaen, Cameron Talbot
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Austin Watson, Brent Andrews, and David Elsner were returned to their respective teams. Watson was the Preds' first round pick in the 2011 NHL Entry Draft while Andrews was the youngest player in camp.
