Jamie Benn skating this morning. Looks good.
Benn skated again this morning and looked good according to Mike Heika of the Dallas Morning News. Benn will be a game-time decision.
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Dallas Stars News
The Dallas Stars had an optional skate in Frisco on Friday. Nine players were on the ice including center Jamie Benn, who has missed the last two games with a wrist injury.
Benn, who skated at one end of the ice with assistant coach Paul Jerrard, wasn’t shooting any pucks during his time on the ice. He is questionable for tomorrow’s game against the Chicago Blackhawks at American Airlines Center.
C Jamie Benn (wrist) officially out tonight vs. #NHLDucks, DAL coach Glen Gulutzan said.
Benn will miss his second straight game with a wrist injury tonight. The Stars struggled vs. Nashville without Benn on Tuesday, so they could be in tough again tonight vs. a tough Ducks team. There is no timetable for Benn's return.
Hot Streak
Bruins forward Tyler Seguin has four goals in his previous four games.
Seguin was held off the scoresheet vs. Ottawa but has 6 goals in 7 games in March. He isn't offering much value in the assist or powerplay point department but those opportunities will come as long as he keeps finding the back of the net. Playing the Panthers should help him increase that total.
Jamie Benn doubtful for tomorrow.
Benn's injured wrist kept him out of last night's contest and it will likely keep him out tomorrow. Monitor his status tomorrow for a more accurate report on his availability.
Jamie Benn unlikely.
Benn does not have a broken wrist or concussion but he is still unlikely for tonight's game vs. Minnesota. Consider him day-to-day.
Jamie Benn doubtful with wrist injury, no concussion.
While the concussion is great news, the wrist injury is worrisome. Might not be the worst idea to bench Benn if you are in a weekly league. Daily league should continue to monitor his situation as he is doubtful for tomorrow's game.
#Flames @ #Avs update Duchene says he will play tonight.
Duchene will likely rejoin P.A. Parenteau and Jamie McGinn tonight. He is the Avs leading scorer so this is a big return for Colorado who take on Calgary tonight. Duchene only missed one game with a groin injury. He is playing 21+ minutes a game so he should have no problem getting on the stat sheet.
Matt Duchene the latest Av to go down to injury.
Duchene (groin) will not play tonight when the Avalanche take on the Sharks. He is Colorado's leading scorer with six goals and 11 assists in 17 games. This is a tough break for the Avs who have had to battle through a lot of injuries this season.
Brendan Smith is skating, though still 2-3 weeks from returning.
Smith is the Red Wings best defensive prospect and aren't going to rush him back but the fact that Smith is back on the ice already is an encouraging sign for the Wings.
Brendan Smith says he has AC sprain of right shoulder. Out 3-4 weeks he estimates.
The original diagnosis for Smith's return was 10-14 days so 3-4 weeks isn't good news for Smith and Red Wings fans. Smith has played well for the Wings this year but it hasn't shown up on the scoresheet. He won't be fantasy relevant until he can score with some regularity.
Red Wings' Brendan Smith out at least 10-14 days with shoulder injury.
Yet another injury for an already banged up Red Wings blueline. Ian White could be back on Tuesday and expect Brian Lashoff to fill in for Smith .
Line Change
Jamie Benn's paperwork has been approved. He is expected to be in tonight's lineup.
Benn is expected to be centering the first line alongside Eriksson and Jagr.
#Stars still don't know if Jamie Benn,immigration will play vs #CBJ tonight.
Visa related issues may prevent Benn from playing tonight, but if things get worked out he should be in the lineup and on the Stars first line.
As per that last retweet from Jamie Benn's agent, Benn has agreed to terms on a 5 year deal, believed to be worth, $5.25M per year.
This is good news for owners who drafted Benn. He isn't expected to make his debut until Monday, but monitor his situation going forward and get him in your lineups when he plays.
Line Change
Stars still working to get Jamie Benn signed, but it looks like there's a good chance he will miss opener Saturday.
Bad news for owners who drafted Benn expecting him to be on the ice improving on his numbers from last season. (71GP-26G-37A-63PTS). Monitor this situation closely because you'll want to get Benn out of your lineup if he isn't playing. However he is a must-start once he signs.
Call up / Send down
After an impressive training camp, Matt Dumba is sticking with the Wild.
Keep an eye on Dumba. He has tremendous fantasy upside if he earns enough minutes and sticks with the WIld after the first five games.
Line Change
Matt Duchene will be centering a line that has P.A. Parenteau and Gabriel Landeskog on the wings.
Duchene has yet to put up the numbers the Avalanche expected when picking him third overall. Playing with newcomer Parenteau and 2011-12 Rookie of the year Landeskog is a great opportunity for Duchene to get back on track.
Boston Bruins forward Tyler Seguin denied rumblings out of Switzerland that he might need hip surgery.
He's "1,000,000% healthy" which is great for Bruins fans.
Line Change
#Bruins practice lines: Marchand-Bergeron-Seguin
Seguin is bumped back down to the second line. The sophomore scored 27 goals and 65 points in 80 games.
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