News: R.J. Umberger scored two goals for his first points since November 11 on Saturday. The Blue Jackets lost 4-3 to the Predators in a shootout. [+]
Impact: His 13 points in 21 games have him on a similar pace to last season, where he tallied 46 in 82 contests. ( Fanball - Sat. Nov 21, 2009) |
News: Steve Mason made an impressive 45 saves on Saturday, but still took the loss, as Columbus lost 4-3 to the Predators in a shootout. [+]
Impact: Mason has had a rough 2009-10 campaign, and despite allowing three goals, his Saturday effort should be a nice confidence boost. ( Fanball - Sat. Nov 21, 2009) |
News: Tyutin set up two goals Saturday. He has six assists in his last three games. [+]
Impact: He has 13 points in 21 contests and is starting to gain fantasy relevance. At minimum, he may help you in the short term. ( RotoWire - Sat. Nov 21, 2009) | |
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Bryan Bickell (CHI)
News: Bickell (head) left the game early in the first period on Saturday night after striking his head against the ice, the Daily Herald reports. [+]
Impact: Bickell is questionable for Sunday night's game against the Canucks. ( RotoWire - Nov 22, 2009) |
News: Sopel is being shopped around as the Hawks look to lighten the load on their payroll, the Daily Herald reports. [+]
Impact: One possible destination is Toronto, but the Maple Leafs are reportedly asking for a second-round pick in addition to Sopel. There is no mention about what the Hawks would get back for Sopel and the draft pick. Sopel is believed to be the guy the Hawks would like to move to open up "tagging-room" space toward next year's salary cap in order to sign Duncan Keith, Jonathan Toews and Patrick Kane to contract extensions. Sopel's contract runs through next season with a cap hit of $2.33 million. ( RotoWire - Nov 22, 2009) |
News: The Chicago Sun-Times reports that Marian Hossa is tentatively expected to make his season debut on Wednesday against the Sharks. [+]
Impact: This is not a concrete date, but coach Joel Quenneville projected that game or one "around that time". The bottom line is that Hossa is nearly healed from his right shoulder surgery and he continues to work out with the team, getting stronger each day. Get ready to activate the sniper in fantasy leagues. ( Fanball - Sun. Nov 22, 2009) | |
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