Vigneault says Edler out with "upper body" injury, likely shoulder. Consensus is clean shoulder-to-shoulder hit by McGinn.
If Edler can't play, look for Alexander Sulzer to take his place in the lineup. Expect a future update on his status.
Los Angeles Kings News
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Doughty paired with Rob Scuderi
Doughty gets a more defensive partner as coach Terry Murray did not like the two together. So far he has two goals and seven points but posted no points and a minus-2 rating last night.
#canucks Alex Edler has a stiff back and is a game time decision.
Edler has registered three goals and 16 points over 19 games so far, playing every game for the Canucks. He likely plays tonight but Alexander Sulzer will draw in if he cannot.
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Johnson and Doughty to be paired.
The Kings finally put these two together at even strength. Doughty somewhat struggled in the early going but has solid numbers with two goals and seven points over 12 games.
Call up / Send down
#mnwild reassigns goalie @dkuemps35 to ECHL Ontario
Kuemper holds no fantasy hockey value while in the minors.
Call up / Send down
The Minnesota Wild has recalled goaltender Darcy Kuemper from the ECHL’s Ontario Reign. He will join the team today in Los Angeles as the Wild faces the Kings and will travel with the team tomorrow to Anaheim.
Kuemper is not expected to start any games giving him no fantasy hockey value.
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Drew Doughty will be back in the lineup
Doughty is back tonight and will presumably play in all situations. Make sure you update your lineup accordingly.
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Barring any late-minute setbacks, Drew Doughty is expected to be in the Kings’ lineup tomorrow night against Phoenix
We will fully confirm tomorrow as well but feel free to slot Doughty back into your lineup.
Doughty not in tonight still not cleared for games
As expected, look for Doughty to sit out tonight. He likely gets back into the lineup at some point this weekend but stay tuned for a further update.
Doughty not in tonight still not cleared for games
As expected, look for Doughty to sit out tonight. He likely gets back into the lineup at some point this weekend but stay tuned for a further update.
Doughty's back on the ice at #LAKings practice. He does NOT have a "no-contact" jersey on...
Sounds like Doughty is making progress and could be good-to-go this weekend. As always, stay tuned for a further update.
Drew Doughty said he doesn't expect to play tomorrow and Murray said he'll probably have a few more days of no contact.
A few more days of no contact would rule Doughty out for the next two games with a new target date set for the 29th or 30th of the month. Stay tuned, as always, for a further update.
Doughty (shoulder) skating but not ready. Terry Murray said doughty Will have workout Sunday, see doctor. Could be ready by mid to late week
Certainly good news for Doughty, the Kings and fantasy hockey owners. The team plays both Thursday and Saturday and could get their number one d-man back around then.
No surprises or changes based on the way the Kings are skating in practice today. Drew Doughty is not on the ice, but that’s not a big surprise given that Doughty can’t play until Tuesday at the earliest and isn’t yet in the 7-to-10 day timeframe for his return.
Certainly an encouraging sign for his fantasy hockey owners but Doughty likely stays sidelined at least until Tuesday. Stay tuned for a further update on his status...
Hot Streak
Kings center Anze Kopitar has notched two points in four of the team's first five games, including a goal and assist in Tuesday's 5-0 win over St. Louis.
Kopitar has been on a tear to start the season. At this point he should be considered an elite center across all fantasy hockey formats.
Terry Murray said Drew Doughty will stay in Los Angeles and will skate tomorrow, and Murray said Doughty is feeling “much better,” but there is no updated timetable on his return.
Certainly an encouraging sign for his fantasy hockey owners but Doughty likely stays sidelined for at least another week. Stay tuned for a further update on his status...
“I think the report, right after the game, is accurate. There’s going to be some time here that he’s going to need. Obviously putting him on the IR, there’s definitely seven days that are required before he can come off of it, so we’ll see where he is at the end of the seven days, with rehab and strengthening it."
No further update from coach Terry Murray. Vyacheslav Voynov will continue to take his place in the lineup.
Kings defenseman Drew Doughty is expected to be out at least seven to 10 days after suffering an undisclosed upper-body injury Saturday, though General Manager Dean Lombardi said via email that the injury was not to the defenseman’s head.
Doughty left the game following a big hit by the Flyers' Zac Rinaldo. In his four games this season, Doughty registered one assist with a minus-1 rating. With a shortened training camp Doughty could be more susceptible to injury. More to come...
#LAKings say Drew Doughty has upper-body injury and is not expected to return. No elaboration. Took early hit from Zac Rinaldo.
Doughty took a charge from Zac Rinaldo earlier in the game. Stay tuned for a further update.
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Energy-wise, conditioning-wise, he’s real good. Now there’s a team thing, where it’s (about) working on our system. He missed a big part of our camp because of the contract. So there’s a great review for him, to go through the fundamental part of it.
Doughty has acclimated to the Kings' system following holding out during the preseason. At this point the offensive isn't quite there -- one assist through two games -- but it should come back with time.