Galchenyuk has missed the last 15 games with a broken right hand. He has 10 goals and 13 assists (23 points) with a minus-7 rating in 44 games this season. He will skate on a line with Lars Eller and Rene Bourque.
Galchenyuk last played on January 6, he has missed the last 15 games with a broken right hand. At Canadiens practice this afternoon he skated on the third line with Lars Eller and Rene Bourque. Monitor his status following the Habs morning skate on Wednesday, but it appears as if he will be in the lineup vs. the Red Wings.
The Jets are off until Saturday which gives Ladd an extra day to overcome the flu, but monitor his status on Saturday morning to be sure he is in the lineup.
Galchenyuk had been struggling lately, posting just one goal and one assist in his last 10 games. This is still a bad break for the Habs who's depth will be tested. Galchenyuk is expected to be back in the middle of February.
Kassian took a bad penalty that led to a Rangers power-play goal in yesterday's 5-2 loss. He has just one goal and a minus-5 rating in his last eight games, obviously coach Tortorella wants to see more discipline and production out of this edgy forward. Zac Dalpe will dress in his place.
Kassian will skate on the Canucks third line with David Booth and Brad Richardson. He had seven goals and four assists (11 points) in 39 games last season.
Gagner lost teeth and broke his jaw as a result of Kassian's high-stick.
Kassian was called-up today and Bill Sweatt was sent down. Kassian will play on the Canucks third line with Maxim Lapierre and Nicklas Jensen. He played in the AHL after being sent down, so the Canucks are giving him another chance.
Kassian has missed eight of the last nine games with a back injury. He has not been fantasy worthy since being taken off the Sedin's line early in the season.
Kassian has missed the Canucks last five games with a back injury. It doesn't sound like he will return tonight, but monitor his status prior to puck-drop to be sure.
Kassian has missed the Canucks last four games with a back injury. He could be available for the Canucks game on Saturday.
Kassian will miss his fourth straight game tonight and his sixth out of the last seven with a back injury.
Kassian, who re-injured a sore back in a fight with the Blues’ Chris Stewart early in Tuesday’s 3-2 win. The Canucks had an extra forward (Andrew Ebbett) for Tuesday’s game, but with Kassian out and if Sestito can’t play the team would need to recall a forward from the Chicago Wolves farm club.
Kassian will return to the Canucks lineup after missing their last two games because of a back injury. After a hot start to the season when he was playing with the Sedins, Kassian has struggled to get on the stat sheet lately. He has five goals and three assists in 26 games this season.
Kassian will not play tonight vs. the Wild. This will be the second game in a row that he has missed. Jordan Schroeder has been recalled.
Kassian will miss his first game of the season with a back issue. Tom Sestito will draw into the lineup for Kassian.
Galchenyuk is averaging 12:05 a game and has registered 1 goal, 2 assists and is a +2 in 4 games this season. The Habs must like what they've seen from the 18 year old.
Galchenyuk has tons of skill and upside. Playing on the Habs second line with veterans Gionta and Plekanec is going to help his development. The sky is the limit for him. If you're in a keeper league, Galchenyuk is a great option.
If Kassian plays with the Sedin twins it gives him a significant boost in fantasy value. He would provide some toughness and protection for the twins, but he is no slouch when it comes to scoring. Keep an eye on him, if he starts with the Sedin's he is worth an add.
Good news for Ladd owners. He will be ready to go for Saturday.
