News: Getlaf's (ankle) MRI didn't show any significant damage, so he should be able to play in the upcoming Olympics, the Los Angeles Times reports. [+]
Impact: His status for the Ducks' remaining games before the break is up in the air, as he's simply considered day-to-day at this time. ( RotoWire - Tue. Feb 9, 2010) |
News: Koivu was centering the first line in practice on Tuesday, according to the Orange County Register. [+]
Impact: Ryan Getzlaf is expected to miss a game or two and Koivu will take his place on the top line until he is ready to return. ( RotoWire - Tue. Feb 9, 2010) |
News: Getzlaf (ankle) is hopeful that he might be able to return this weekend and hasn't ruled out participating in the Olympics, the Orange County Register reports. [+]
Impact: All this was said before Getzlaf's scheduled MRI, so his timetable could change depending on what that test reveals. He's expecting to know more on Wednesday. ( RotoWire - Tue. Feb 9, 2010) | |
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Jimmy Howard (DET)
News: Howard will get the start again on Tuesday against the Blues, coach Mike Babcock said after practice on Monday, the Detroit Free Press reports. [+]
Impact: Babcock had been toying with the idea of starting Chris Osgood, but apparently changed his mind during practice. ( RotoWire - Mon. Feb 8, 2010) |
News: Holmstrom (leg) left practice early on Monday and rode an exercise bike instead, the Detroit Free Press reports. [+]
Impact: Holmstrom will likely be a game-time decision for Tuesday's game. "I was out skating before practice. I couldn't really push away hard," Holmstrom said. "I'm going to skate tomorrow, and then we'll see." ( RotoWire - Mon. Feb 8, 2010) |
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Niklas Kronwall (DET - Defense)
News: Kronwall (knee) won't play on Tuesday against the Blues, the Detroit Free Press reports. [+]
Impact: Kronwall is waiting for a better-fitting knee brace to arrive before suiting back up. ( RotoWire - Mon. Feb 8, 2010) | |
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