Bogosian has had a terrible time with injuries during his career, missing a combined 64 games over the last three seasons. With Bogosian out, Matt Tennyson will be on the blueline, paired with Marco Scandella.
Foligno is a big-body (6’2” / 215 lbs.) that has improved offensively in each of his six NHL seasons, setting a new career-high in goals (13) and tying a career-best in points (23) a season ago. Foligno will likely take Pominville’s spot as a third line winger in Minnesota, but doesn’t offer nearly any fantasy value due to his limited power play exposure.
Grosenick, 27, was named the Aldege “Baz” Bastien Award for the AHL’s top goaltender this season, finishing second in wins (30), t-2nd in SV% (.926), third in GAA (2.04) and 1st in shutouts (10). With both Martin Jones and Aaron Dell under contract for 2017-18, Grosenick will likely remain in the AHL next season.
Merrill played as a seventh defenseman with Joseph Blandisi out on Sunday, but with Blandisi returning from an illness, Merrill will serve as a healthy scratch vs. the Jets.
Fleury allowed two goals on 42 shots in the Penguins’ win in Edmonton on Friday. Fleury has been great in his last two starts, winning both while stopping 68 of 70 shots (.971 SV%). Fleury has stepped his game up going 4-1-1 with a 2.22 GAA and .933 SV% in his last six starts. His improved play could see him get more starts down the stretch.
Fleury allowed two goals on 42 shots in the Penguins’ win in Edmonton on Friday. Fleury has been great in his last two starts, winning both while stopping 68 of 70 shots (.971 SV%). Fleury has stepped his game up going 4-1-1 with a 2.22 GAA and .933 SV% in his last six starts. His improved play could see him get more starts down the stretch.
