With Halak out with an injury and Elliott on a major slump it looks like Allen will get his second straight start tonight vs. the Flames. Allen didn't see a lot of shots in his first start, stopping 15 of 18 shots he faced against Detroit and recording the OT win. He has a pretty good match-up tonight against Calgary and could be worth a spot start; if you trust the young netminder.
With Jaroslav Halak out with an injury and Brian Elliott on a 5 game losing-streak it is Jake Allen that gets the nod tonight vs. the Red Wings. Allen is 12-16-2 with a 2.94 GAA and .903 SV% in the AHL this season.
With Jaroslav Halak out with an injury and Brian Elliott on a 5 game losing-streak it is very likely that Allen gets the nod tonight vs. the Red Wings. Allen is 12-16-2 with a 2.94 GAA and .903 SV% in the AHL this season.
The recalling of Allen shows that Halak's setback that he suffered in yesterday's warmups is significant enough that he is going to miss more time. Allen could be in line for a start as Brian Elliott has struggled while Halak's been on the shelf, leading to a 5-game losing streak for the Blues.
Tatar was called up to try and spark the Red WIngs secondary scoring. Tatar has 19 G, 22 A and a +13 in 44 AHL games this season. The crafty Slovak will play on the Wings second line with Datsyuk and Filppula, which gives him a great opportunity to produce.
Allen was brought up to serve as Brian Elliott's backup while Halak is out with a groin injury. He has no fantasy value.
With Seidenberg missing todays game it looks like rookie Dougie Hamilton will get a chance to play with Chara. This is a great opportunity for the young defenseman if he sees top pair minutes with big Z.
Markstrom is regarded as one of the NHL's best goalie prospects, had a shot to make the Panthers in camp but it looks like they're going to with Jose Theodore and Scott Clemmensen for another season.
Hamilton has good offensive instincts and if he can score on the Power Play it would make him worth a fantasy roster spot.
Markstrom could be this years' Cory Schneider if he lives up to all the hype. If you're feeling gutsy, take a flier on him in your draft's last round.
Allen is not expected to participate in any games.
Dillon was held without a point in his NHL debut.
Dillon gets a look in the top four in his NHL debut.
Dillon will get into the lineup tomorrow. He scored five goals and 26 points in 72 games with the Texas Stars.
Tatar heads back to the AHL after being a healthy scratch. The gifted forward will be better served seeing top minutes with the Grand Rapids Griffins.
Tatar will start tonight's game on the fourth line. The rookie scored 13 goals and 36 points in 49 AHL games.
Expect Tatar to play on the third line and possibly see some time on PP2.
Sounds like Markstrom is fully healthy. Look for him to get back to form in the minors and possibly get another look if Clemmensen or Theodore get hurt again.
Seeing Markstrom on the ice is a great sign for the top prospect. Expect him to go back to the AHL once healthy in order to get back in game shape.
Markstrom gets back on the ice, which is a good sign. The Cats will proceed with caution with their stud prospect.
