Nugent-Hopkins was expected to return shortly after the break but was held out of yesterday's practice due to his illness. The star rookie has 13 goals and 35 points in his first 38 career games.
Nugent-Hopkins was expected to return shortly after the break but was held out of today's practice. The star rookie has 13 goals and 35 points in his first 38 career games.
Nugent-Hopkins taking shots on goal is a good sign but he won't play until after the break. The star rookie has 13 goals and 35 points in his first 38 career games. Expect him to return in a week or two.
Bad news for RNH owners, who will have to replace him until February. The League's top rookie has scored 13 goals and 35 points through 38 games.
The League's top rookie has scored 13 goals and 35 points through 38 games.
The League's top rookie has scored 13 goals and 35 points through 38 games.
The recall of Josh Green indicates RNH will miss some playing time. The League's top rookie has scored 13 goals and 35 points through 38 games.
The current 1st overall pick wanted to get onto the ice today but was held off for precautionary measures. By all accounts it sounds like he wont miss any playing time.
Nugent-Hopkins currently leads the team with five goals and nine points over nine games. Expect him to stay with the team all season.
The team remains coy with their decision on Nugent-Hopkins but it sounds like he will stay. Through his first seven games he scored five goals and seven points.
There was some speculation Nugent-Hopkins would sit in favor of Sam Gagner. Looks like the current first overall has more-than-earned his role with the team. The rookie currently has four goals and five points over his first six NHL games.
Ekholm loses all of his immediate fantasy hockey value by returning to the SEL.
Although coach Trotz hedged on his earlier comments regarding Ekholm, it likely means he draws out of the lineup the next time the Preds hit the ice. For the most part, the Swedish defender remains on the roster because of his options overseas. Jack Hillen probably becomes the sixth defenseman as Ekholm gets his feet wet in a smaller rink.
Ekblom could fill in for Teemu Laakso on the blue line tonight. Last season he scored 10 goals and 33 points through 55 games with Brynas IF Gavle of the SEL. He could boost the team's offense from the third defensive pairing.
Probably a safe pick to grab if still available in your league. His center-only position is the only thing that may hurt his immediate fantasy hockey value.
Ekholm sticks in the NHL as a bottom-pairing defender. Last season he scored 10 goals and 33 points through 55 games with Brynas IF Gavle of the SEL. Look for him to get his feet wet at the NHL level.
RNH starts the year on a nine-game tryout. If he sticks for the full season, there is no reason to believe he cant match the 22 goals and 42 points Taylor Hall put up last season.
Nugent-Hopkins could stick for longer than nine games if Gagner fails to return by then. If so, expect a similar rookie season to Taylor Hall and Jordan Eberle -- somewhere around 15-20 goals and 40-45 points -- while playing on one of the top two lines.
The current 1st overall pick will push very hard to make the team out of training camp. Playing between Eberle and Smyth would certainly be putting him in position to succeed.
The 2011 first overall pick sounds eager to make the team out of camp but will need to outplay veterans like Gilbert Brule and Eric Belanger in the process. Training camp should be a litmus test for his work ethic and determination.
