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Jonathan Huberdeau(LW)|CGY
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Huberdeau (foot) appears to be ready to return to the Panthers lineup.

Huberdeau has missed the last two games because of a foot injury he suffered on December 13. He was skating on a line with Nick Bjugstad and Scottie Upshall in this morning's skate, which suggests he will be back in the lineup vs. the Senators. Huberdeau has seven goals and eight assists (15 points) in 33 games.

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Jonathan Huberdeau(LW)|CGY
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Huberdeau should return Thu at #Sens

Huberdeau has been a disappointment in his sophomore season with 15 points in 33 games. Look elsewhere until he starts putting up some numbers.

Jonathan Huberdeau
Jonathan Huberdeau(LW)|CGY
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Huberdeau (foot) will not play tonight.

Huberdeau will miss his second straight game with a foot injury. The injury is not believed to be serious so consider him day-to-day. His next chance to return is Thursday in Ottawa.

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Jonathan Huberdeau(LW)|CGY
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Huberdeau (foot) is a game-time decision tonight vs. the Maple Leafs.

Huberdeau missed Sunday's game against the Canadiens and is questionable to play tonight in Toronto. Huberdeau has only two goals and two assists in his last 12 games. Expect Krys Barch to stay in the lineup if Huberdeau can't play.

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Jonathan Huberdeau(LW)|CGY
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Huberdeau will be a game-time decision tonight.

Huberdeau took shot off of the foot on Friday vs the Capitals. If Huberdeau can't go, Jesse Winchester will slide into the lineup.

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Mikael Backlund(C)|CGY
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Sounds like Mikael Backlund will miss tonight's game in Columbus with Roman Cervenka coming back in. #Flames

Backlund has been dealing with a foot injury, no word if that is what is keeping him out of the lineup. Backlund has seven points in 14 games this season, he has had a hard time staying healthy.

Mikael Backlund
Mikael Backlund(C)|CGY
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Mikael Backlund with cracked bone..not playing for. #Flames vs #Stars Cervenka looks to be in.

Backlund won't miss a lot of time, but it appears as if he will be out tonight. Make sure to get him out of your lineup. He has seven points in 12 games this season.

Mikael Backlund
Mikael Backlund(C)|CGY
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#Flames C Mikael Backlund (foot) -- "bone bruise associated with a crack" -- could play tomorrow. Day to day.

Backlund has been banged up all season. He has only appeared in 12 games this season but has been effective scoring seven points.

Mikael Backlund
Mikael Backlund(C)|CGY
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Mikael Backlund reportedly left the rink Friday night after the game on crutches with his right ankle in walking boot.

No word yet on the extent of the injury, but should have an update Saturday. Friday night was his 4th game back after missing 14 games with an MCL sprain.

Mikael Backlund
Mikael Backlund(C)|CGY
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#Flames centre Mikael Backlund, who has been placed on injured reserve with an MCL sprain. He's out 4 to 6 weeks.

Backlund had 3 G and 1 A to go with a -1 in 8 games this season. He will likely miss the rest of the fantasy year so if you have him he is not worth keeping. Ben Street has been recalled from the AHL to replace Backlund.

Mikael Backlund
Mikael Backlund(C)|CGY
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I was wondering if Backlund might get back on the ice today, and there he is. Taking part in full practice. #Flames

Backlund is not expected to play again this season. The sophmore scored four goals and 11 points in 41 games.

Mikael Backlund
Mikael Backlund(C)|CGY
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Backlund was out doing some high paced drills before the rest of the team got on the ice. #Flames

Backlund is not expected to play again this season. The sophmore scored four goals and 11 points in 41 games.

Mikael Backlund
Mikael Backlund(C)|CGY
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Good to see Backlund skating this morning, taking some shots with Sarich before the rest of the crew gets out there.

Backlund is not expected to play again this season. The sophmore scored four goals and 11 points in 41 games.

Mikael Backlund
Mikael Backlund(C)|CGY
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Sounds like CGY C Mikael Backlund (upper body injury suffered Sat vs. VAN) will be out at least a month, but should get official word today.

Backlund was recently skating on the second line due to the Blair Jones injury. The Flames are now down two of their top four centermen. The sophmore scored four goals and 11 points in 41 games.

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Jonathan Huberdeau(LW)|CGY
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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.

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Mikael Backlund(C)|CGY
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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.

Mikael Backlund
Mikael Backlund(C)|CGY
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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.

Mikael Backlund
Mikael Backlund(C)|CGY
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#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.

Mikael Backlund
Mikael Backlund(C)|CGY
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#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.

Mikael Backlund
Mikael Backlund(C)|CGY
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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.

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