News: Sjostrom is questionable for Tuesday's game after taking a Dion Phaneuf slap shot to the hand during Monday's morning skate, reports the Calgary Sun. [+]
Impact: Sjostrom is not usually thought of as a fantasy-viable player but he has been skating on the Flames' top line with Jarome Iginla and Olli Jokinen. It would be unwise to speculate on the severity of his injury so be sure to check back for updates on his status. If you happen to rely on Sjostrom's services then make sure you have an alternative in place. ( RotoWire - Tue. Nov 10, 2009) |
News: Miikka Kiprusoff racked up 25 saves in tonight's 1-0 win at Montreal. He was named the First Star of the game. [+]
Impact: Kiprusoff is in the zone, as he allowed one goal in each of his previous two starts, and collected his first shutout of the season tonight. The elite netminder should continue to perform up to high expectations for fantasy owners. ( Fanball - Tue. Nov 10, 2009) |
News: Jarome Iginla led the Flames in Tuesday's 1-0 win at Montreal, as he blasted a goal past netminder Jaroslav Halak. [+]
Impact: Iginla scored in four straight games, with five goals and one assist over the span. The elite winger is having another strong campaign for fantasy owners. ( Fanball - Tue. Nov 10, 2009) | |
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Kris Versteeg (CHI) News: Versteeg filled in for Dave Bolland at center on Monday night and could be in for more time at that position with Bolland out for up to four months, the Chicago Tribune reports. [+]
Impact: Versteeg failed to score a point against the Kings after lodging at least a point in the previous three games. He has four goals and eight assists in the 16 games this season. ( RotoWire - Tue. Nov 10, 2009) |
News: Updating an earlier report, Dave Bolland underwent surgery today to repair a herniated disk in his back, according to Sports Illustrated. [+]
Impact: Bolland will be on the shelf for 3-4 months. The surgery went fine, and the young center is expected to make a full recovery. ( Fanball - Tue. Nov 10, 2009) |
News: Bolland had surgery to repair a herniated disk in his back Tuesday and will be out for three to four months. [+]
Impact: Team doctors said the surgery went well and a full recover was expected. The 23-year-old Bollard has six points in 13 games this season. He's appeared in 134 regular-season games over parts of the last four seasons, with 25 goals and 45 assists. Bolland had a career-high 19 goals and 47 points last season. ( STATS - Tue. Nov 10, 2009) | |