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Kadri will not play tonight because of personal issue.
Kadri is only expected to miss tonight's game but should be back in the lineup on Thursday.
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Set to return from his suspension tomorrow, Kadri is skating with Phil Kessel and James van Riemsdyk.
The Maple Leafs have had a patchwork roster with Kadri, Tyler Bozak and Dave Bolland out, but Kadri's return will stabilize their top-6. The Leafs went 2-1-0 without Kadri. He has five goals and 14 points in 18 games and a spot on the first line should only help him produce even more.
Suspension
Kadri has been suspended for three games for his hit on Wild goalie Niklas Backstrom on Wednesday.
This is a tough break for the Maple Leafs who lose yet another centre. They are already without Tyler Bozak (hamstring) and Dave Bolland (ankle). He is not eligible to play until next Thursday vs. Nashville.
Suspension
Nazem Kadri will have a phone hearing this afternoon for the collision with Wild goalie Backstrom.
Kadri was also assessed a match penalty last night for a hit on Mikael Granlund, but the NHL viewed it primarily as a full body hit. Head was not primary point of contact. The penalty on ice fit the crime. We will update if a suspension is handed down.
Kadri injured his left hand a few shifts into the third period in last night's preseason game vs. Ottawa. X-rays on his hand came back negative.
Kadri should be considered day-to-day with the minor injury.
Nazem Kadri and the Toronto Maple Leafs have agreed to terms on a two-year deal with $5.8 million.
Kadri signs the deal a day before training camp is set to open up. The 22-year-old forward scored 18 goals and added 26 assists (44 points) in 48 games last season. This was Kadri's first full NHL season so a 0.92 points-per-game is likely the reason these contract negotiations lasted so long. He enters the season as the Maple Leafs number 2 center, but will likely be the most valuable fantasy center on this roster.
Mike Stone resigns with Phx 3 years
Stone had nine points in 40 games for the Coyotes last season.
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So looks like Stempniak, Cammalleri, Backlund, Jackman, and Stajan will all sit this one out. #Flames
The Flames season has been a loss. Roman Cervenka, Brian McGrattan, Akim Aliu, Carter Bancks and Blair Jones will enter the lineup.
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Backlund will play tonight. #Flames
Backlund sat out the Flames last game, he will likely replace Roman Cervenka.
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 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.
#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 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.
#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.
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Nazem Kadri looks like he's going to get his shot.
The Maple Leafs trade Lombardi yesterday and are going to Waive Connolly today. This leaves the door open for Kadri to make the team and step in and make a difference. Kadri is a talented player so monitor him as the season moves along, if he can score... He's worth a fantasy look.
Dineen will play Huby at LW
Huberdeau should gain dual eligibility at LW and C partway through the season.
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.
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.
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.
Call up / Send down
Kadri and Hamilton remain with the Marlies.
Sounds like Kadri will stay in the AHL for now. He has five goals and seven points in 21 games.
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