Zucker, the speedster left wing, scored four goals in 20 games last season and an overtime winner in the playoffs. Coach Mike Yeo says it's too early to determine the plans going forward and the Wild felt it was time to give Zucker a shot, but my guess:
Bishop will get his first start of the season tonight against the Blackhawks. He went 3-4-1 with a 2.99 GAA and .917 SV% after being traded to the Lightning at the deadline. With the Stanley Cup Champs in town it is a tough matchup for Bishop.
“He has moments in these games where he’s able to create chances, able to draw penalties, and that’s the kind of player he is. And that’s huge,” Yeo said. “I didn’t like his first period. I thought that he got stronger in the second period and in the third period, he changed the game.”
Zucker said it felt "absolutely perfect" in today's practice and coach Mike Yeo said there's a very good chance he plays Monday's preseason game in Columbus. He had 50 points in 55 games in the AHL last season and four goals in 20 games with the Wild.
Zucker has four goals and one assist in 19 games with the WIld this season.
Bishop has lost four straight and six out of his last seven starts. He is 2-4-1 with a 3.12 GAA and .916 SV% since being traded to the Bolts. He will face a Maple Leafs that he has a 3.70 GAA and .861 SV% against this season.
Zucker had no points and was a minus-2 in five games during his most recent call-up.
Bishop has allowed 12 goals over his last 3 starts - getting pulled after the first period in one of them. While things haven't gone his way, he's getting the opportunity to be the goalie of the future for the Lightning. Until the team improves in front of him, however, don't count on him for much.
Fresh off his new contract, Bishop gets the start against the Jets. So far with the lightning he has a 3.21 GAA but .916 SV%
Bishop should compete with Lindback for the number one job in Tampa next season.
Bishop struggled for the first time as a member of the Lightning on Thursday. He was peppered by the Penguins all night and gave up six goals on 42 shots. He takes on a hot Capitals team tonight, so you might want to look at your other options.
Bishop stopped 31 of 33 shots in a 3-2 win over his former team last night. He is 2-2-0 with a 2.02 GAA and .944 SV% in his first four starts for Tampa Bay. He has a tough matchup tonight vs. the Penguins.
Bishop stopped 31 of 33 shots in a 3-2 win over his former team last night. He is 2-2-0 with a 2.02 GAA and .944 SV% in his first four starts for Tampa Bay. He has a tough matchup tomorrow vs. the Penguins.
Bishop returns to the Sens after being traded just 5 days ago. In his 3 games with the Bolts, Bishop is 1-2 with a 2.02 GAA and .945 SV% with 1 shutout.
Sheahan played just 6:47 in the Red WIngs loss yesterday.
Bishop allowed three goals on 27 shots in a 4-2 loss to the Islanders last night. He will get the his third start in four days tonight against the Capitals. Alex Ovechkin and Nicklas Backstrom have been firing on all cylinders lately, so be wary of the matchup.
Sheahan will make his Red Wings debut this season and it will be his second career NHL game. He has 35 points in 67 AHL games this season.
Wings coach Mike Babcock mentioned last week that he wanted to have a look at forward Riley Sheahan. He may get his chance Sunday. Sheahan was recalled from Grand Rapids on Saturday. He has 16 goals and 19 assists in 67 games with the Griffins this season.
Bishop was fantastic in his first start as a member of the Tampa Bay Lightning. He stopped all 45 shots that he faced in a 5-0 win over the Hurricanes. He has fairly good matchup vs. John Tavares and the Islanders.
Bishop was fantastic in his first start as a member of the Tampa Bay Lightning. He stopped all 45 shots that he faced in a 5-0 win over the Hurricanes. After a start like that I think it is very safe to assume he will start again tonight. He has fairly good matchup vs. John Tavares and the Islanders.
