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Eller will return to the lineup and start on the fourth line. Last year, the former 13th overall pick scored seven goals and 17 points over his first 77 games as a Hab. Expected to get the first crack at the top line, Eller continues to get some tough love and will need to re-earn his playing time.

Lars Eller
Lars Eller, who has recovered from off-season shoulder surgery, will return Thursday, and general manager Pierre Gauthier will have to summon a player from Hamilton or go hunting elsewhere.

Eller will return and play his first game of the season. Last year, the former 13th overall pick scored seven goals and 17 points over his first 77 games as a Hab. He should get the first crack at replacing Cammalleri on the top line.

Lars Eller
Toronto Maple Leafs forward Clarke MacArthur was suspended for the remainder of the preseason and the first two regular season games for his hit on Detroit Red Wings forward Justin Abdelkader in Friday's preseason game.

Fresh off a career year where MacArthur scored 21 goals and 62 points, the scoring winger will start the season ineligible to play. No word on who replaces him on the second line as the Leafs are decimated by injuries.

Clarke MacArthur
Eller still on the shelf: Centre Lars Eller, who is recovering from off-season shoulder surgery, expressed optimism this week that he would be cleared for contact Friday, but coach Jacques Martin said it isn’t going to happen. While there’s still an outside chance Eller will be ready for the season opener Thursday in Toronto, he would do so without the benefit of any preseason games.

Eller scored seven goals and 17 points in his rookie season for the Habs. In his second season with the organization he is expected to move up to a full-time role on the third line. Expect him to make the jump, if healthy, to the 30 point range.

Lars Eller
Perron began light skating and exercising about three weeks ago, but before he can be cleared to practice, he must still pass a "baseline" test, per the guidelines of the NHL and NHL Players’ Association. Read more:

Nothing to get too excited about just yet but a step in the right direction. Stay tuned for a further update on his status as we continue to monitor Perron's comeback.

David Perron
St. Louis Blues Executive Vice President and General Manager Doug Armstrong announced Sunday that injured forward David Perron will rejoin the team on Monday.

Perron has been held out since early last season following a high hit at the hands of Joe Thornton. Perron sounded poised to break out last season as he scored five goals in his first 10 games. Monitor his performance when he returns but this winger has talent to burn.

David Perron
Martin said. The former is “more advanced” and will likely be in contact drills next week.

Eller should be on track to make Opening Night, or return shortly after. The former 13th overall pick scored seven goals and 17 points in his first NHL campaign for the Habs. Expect a pretty drastic uptick in production this season.

Lars Eller
"No. We made these with the information that we think David is going to be ready for training camp. But we are into July now and (potential injuries during the season), we wanted to have some depth, and I think we’ve created our depth. All indications are that David is doing well and getting better, but he’s not to the point to workout. Until he gets to that point, he’s not in consideration."

David Perron