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MacLean, asked about Robin Lehner, said "Robin has to play well in the AHL to expect to play here." #Sens
Doesn't sound like Lehner is an option for the Sens. In 23 games in the AHL, he has a gaudy 3.27 GAA and .907 SV%.
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Brayden McNabb has been sent back to #Amerks
McNabb likely needs some conditioning before coming back up.
McNabb and Hecht on IR
Placing McNabb on IR frees up a roster spot. The rookie has a goal and five points through 20 games. He can come off IR at any time.
McNabb cleared for full practice.
McNabb will likely need a week or two or practice before getting back into the lineup. The rookie has a goal and five points through 20 games.
Mcnabb back on ice w #Sabres.
Mcnabb was playing on the top pairing before getting hurt but may see the AHL for conditioning purposes. The rookie has a goal and five points through 20 games.
Alex Pietrangelo, meanwhile, is riding a nine-game point streak.
Pietrangelo continues to man the top defense in hockey, playing in all situations.
McNabb will miss some time. He's not with the team on the road trip. --^ks
The rookie scored a goal and five points in 20 games before getting hurt. He will be replaced by Joe Finley on the blue line.
Kessel -- sore foot and all -- appears to be limping as he joins teammates for practice
Kessel is gritting through today's practice and is not expected to miss any playing time. His 44 points rank third in the League in scoring.
Rookie defenseman Brayden McNabb was a healthy scratch against the Penguins on Saturday. The reason wasn't for his poor play, Ruff said, the decision was completely matchup-based on wanting a lineup with a bit more offense.
Expect the rookie blue liner to get back on the blue line tonight. He has no fantasy hockey value as a player still looking for his first NHL point.
Coach Lindy Ruff was coy on his plans but said in no uncertain terms that McNabb, whose physical presence has been impressive in his seven-game stint, is staying in the lineup for now.
McNabb has no points in seven games with a minus-2 rating. He has no fantasy hockey value at this point.
Pietrangelo will play tonight. #stlblues
Pietrangelo draws back into the lineup following a bout with the flu. The former 4th overall pick has four goals and nine points in 23 games.
Pietrangelo (sick) not on ice
Sounds like Pietrangelo may be too sick to play tomorrow. Then again, the team may want to play it safe with their top defender. Expect another update on his status.
Confirmed it is Pietrangelo who will be out sick and Fairchild will play. #stlblues
If you own Pietrangelo, remember to keep him on the bench for tonight's game. In 23 games he has scored four goals and nine points with a plus-9 rating.
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Mcnabb has stall. So there is your confirmation.
McNabb scored a goal and 10 points through 19 games with the Rochester Americans. He will take Robyn Regehr's spot in the lineup.
Goalie Start
Lehner just said he's starting.
The rookie will make his first NHL start against the Leafs tonight.
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OTTAWA - The Ottawa Senators today recalled goaltender Robin Lehner from the club’s American Hockey League affiliate, the Binghamton Senators, on an emergency basis. He is being recalled to replace an injured Alex Auld.
Lehner will backup Craig Anderson today but could start tomorrow at home vs. Toronto.
Kessel is a little banged up, Wilson expects him to play vs. #Penguins tomorrow. #Leafs #NHL
Due to his red-hot start, Kessel has been the target of opposing defensemen. Last night he played 17:23, registering an assist in the process; expect him to suit up tomorrow night.
Toronto's Phil Kessel, 7 goals, has 3 games with at least 3 points after posting two games with 3 points all of last season.
Kessel is having the best start of his career, making it seem like he could once again approach 40 goals over a full season.
Phil Kessel is the NHL's first star for the first week of the season.
The Toronto Maple Leafs winger had five goals and eight points in three games in the opening 11 days of the year, putting him into a tie among the league leaders in scoring. [Globe and Mail]
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The Chicago Blackhawks have assigned forward Brandon Saad (SAHD) to the Saginaw Spirit of the Ontario Hockey League.
Saad can only be called back up with an emergency making him have no fantasy hockey impact on one-year leagues.
