Lecavalier has an opportunity to really excel on a Flyers team looking for a new identity after some high priced buyouts. With first line powerplay minutes and the potential for a Giroux-Lecavalier line, Lecavalier's fantasy stock is higher than it has been in recent years.
This makes the former All Star a free agent on July 5. Omitting last year's lockout, Lecavalier has been a reliable 20+ goal scorer and point producer but hasn't reached the level that deserved his massive contract. Expect him to be a significant target this offseason.
Lecavalier missed the Lightning's last nine games with a foot injury. He will return to the lineup tonight against the Hurricanes and play on a line with youngsters Brett Connolly and Richard Panik.
Lecavalier (lower-body) will miss his ninth consecutive game tonight, but there is a chance that he could play Thursday. Consider him questionable for Thursday. He has seven goals and 15 assists in 26 games this season.
Lecavalier has been out since March 12th with a left foot injury.
New information on his injury - a foot fracture - has him on a timetable to return on or around April 2 vs. Florida.
Lecavalier was hurt Tuesday late vs Panthers. At the time we were told he was fine but Tampa Bay is always secretive about injuries. He is likely to go on IR according to the Lightning which means Vinny will miss at least a week of hockey. This is a tough break for the Lightning who will lose their captain and his 22 points in 26 games.
It turns out Lecavalier won't miss any games with his bone bruise in his foot. The Lightning have 4 games this week so this is good news for his fantasy owners.
Lightning head coach Guy Boucher says Lecavalier who is nursing a bone bruise will play Tuesday. Good news for Lecavalier and his fantasy owners that he isn't going to miss any time.
Lecavalier was hit in the foot by Sami Salo slap-shot yesterday. The x-rays being negative is good news for Lecavalier, there is no timetable for his return yet.
No word on where Lecavalier plays tonight. The big center has 21 goals and 46 points in 58 games.
No word on where Lecavalier plays tonight. The big center has 21 goals and 46 points in 58 games.
Getting Lecavalier back in the lineup is good news for the Lightning. The big center has 21 goals and 46 points in 58 games.
Getting Lecavalier back on the ice is good news. The big center has 21 goals and 46 points in 58 games.
Lecavalier is clearly progressing and should return before the end of the regular season. The big center has 21 goals and 46 points in 58 games.
Lecavalier skating is certainly a good sign. The big center has 21 goals and 46 points in 58 games.
Kind of conflicting information on the wounded center. Needless-to-say, don't expect him back this week.
As we reported last night, it is safe to keep him out of tonight's lineup. The big center has 21 goals and 46 points in 58 games.
No need for Lecavalier to push himself in practice. The big center has 21 goals and 46 points in 58 games.
Lecavalier gets new linemates, the two wingers who have skated primarily with Steven Stamkos. The captain has 10 goals and 18 points through 25 games.
