Line Change
Comeau Backlund Stempniak
Backlund moves down to the third line after playing primarily on the top unit. The sophomore has been a dud so far with no points through seven games.
Source:Roger Millions
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Line Change
This morning on Twitter Mikael Backlund confirmed he will indeed return to the line-up tomorrow night versus the Chicago Blackhawks. Backlund has been out since the start of the season with a broken finger, but is apparently 100% after six weeks of rest and two surgeries on the injured digit.
Backlund is expected to pivot the top line of Alex Tanguay and Jarome Iginla. Look for him to improve on his previous career highs of 10 goals and 25 points.
Source:Flames Nation
Injury
Panthers top prospect Jonathan Huberdeau sustained a broken foot during Monday’s morning skate in preparation for a Subway Series game pitting Team QMJHL and Russia.
Huberdeau has no fantasy hockey value due to his demotion but it is always good to watch the top prospects in hockey.
Source:Sun-Sentinel
Injury
C Backlund practising with team for first time.
Backlund had been previously skating on his own. When he returns he very well could be handed the number one center role.
Source:Scott Cruickshank
Injury
He's not too far off, likely the next week or two is the thought.
Backlund was the team's top center during the preseason but is still awaiting his 2011-2012 debut. He scored 10 goals and 25 points over 73 games last season -- totals he probably would have improved upon over a full season. Look for him to get another look on the top line.
Source:Pat Steinberg
Injury
#Flames Mikael Backlund (finger) shooting pucks prior to team's practice.
Backlund was the team's top center during the preseason but is still awaiting his 2011-2012 debut. He scored 10 goals and 25 points over 73 games last season -- totals he probably would have improved upon over a full season.
Source:Randy Sportak
Injury
#Flames C Mikael Backlund (finger) skating before practice.
Backlund skating before practice indicates he could return to actual practice shortly. Before getting hurt he was the front-runner to win the number one center gig. Could be a nice sleeper should he get healthy and produce.
Source:Scott Cruickshank
Call up / Send down
UNIONDALE, NY (October 13, 2011) – The New York Islanders announced today that Ryan Strome has been assigned to the Niagara IceDogs of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL).
Strome loses all of his immediate fantasy hockey value by returning to the OHL but is certainly a keeper in dynasty leagues.
Source:NewYorkIslanders.com
Signing
SUNRISE, Fla. – Florida Panthers Executive Vice President & General Manager Dale Tallon announced today that the club has agreed to terms on an entry-level contract with F Jonathan Huberdeau.
Huberdeau is certainly a player to watch as soon as next season. He holds no fantasy hockey value while playing in the QMJHL.
Source:FloridaPanthers.com
Line Change
Capuano said Ryan Strome is not scheduled to be in the lineup Saturday night. #Isles
No word on his short-term role with the club. Strome impressed last season in the OHL, scoring 33 goals and 106 points. His excellent season led many to believe he could be this season's Jeff Skinner. Keep an eye on where Strome lands.
Source:Brian Compton
Signing
The New York Islanders announced today that Ryan Strome has agreed to terms on a three-year, entry-level contract.
Strome impressed last season in the OHL, scoring 33 goals and 106 points. His excellent season led many to believe he could be this season's Jeff Skinner. Keep an eye on where Strome lands where the season begins.
Source:NewYorkIslanders.com
Injury
After an impressive start to the preseason on a line with Sven Baertschi and Niklas Hagman, Backlund broke his finger and is now expected to miss up to six weeks. This is not the start he had hoped for. This is not the start the team had hoped for.
Backlund was expected to start the season on the top line but suffered this setback. Last season, he scored 10 goals and 25 points through 73 games for the Flames. Temper your expectations for this coming season as he figures to lose around two months of fantasy hockey value.
Source:The Flames Zone
Call up / Send down
Huberdeau @JonnyHuby11 will go back to play junior
No immediate fantasy hockey value in the QMJHL.
Source:@FlaPanthers
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