Detroit selected Mantha with the 20th pick at this year's NHL entry draft. He scored 50 goals and 39 assists in 67 games with Val d'Or Foreurs (QMJHL) last season. He has been off to a hot start this year as well, 13 goals and 10 assists (23 points) in eight games (first in QMJHL).
Tinordi might not play on October 2nd, but he has cracked the 23-man roster. When Davis Drewiske went down with an injury the door opened for the 6-foot-6, 21 year old. Tinordi had two assists and was a plus-5 in eight games with the Habs last season.
Kadri should be considered day-to-day with the minor injury.
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.
Stone had nine points in 40 games for the Coyotes last season.
We'll find out who will come out tomorrow. Tinordi has one assist in six games with the Habs.
Tinordi has one assist and is a plus-2 in six games with the Habs this season.
The Flames season has been a loss. Roman Cervenka, Brian McGrattan, Akim Aliu, Carter Bancks and Blair Jones will enter the lineup.
Tinordi has one assist in six games with the Canadiens this season.
Backlund sat out the Flames last game, he will likely replace Roman Cervenka.
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.
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.
Backlund has been banged up all season. He has only appeared in 12 games this season but has been effective scoring seven points.
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.
Tinordi is a big, strong defenceman. At 6'6" he over-powers his opponents in the defensive zone. He is a rock on the blueline, but he is not a threat to score, which makes him irrelevant in fantasy.
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.
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.
Huberdeau should gain dual eligibility at LW and C partway through the season.
Backlund is not expected to play again this season. The sophmore scored four goals and 11 points in 41 games.
Backlund is not expected to play again this season. The sophmore scored four goals and 11 points in 41 games.
