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Dadonov gets downgraded to the fourth line after not scoring for four consecutive games. He has two goals through six to start the season but coach Kevin Dineen likely wants more from the skilled Russian.
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Smith being sent to GR
Smith goes back to the AHL after impressing in three games. Expect him to come back up should any defender get hurt.
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D Smith, D Commodore and F Eaves are scratches.
Young Brendan Smith will not play tonight and is likely sent back to Grand Rapids soon.
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Coach Mike Babcock made it official after today's morning skate, confirming that Smith will be in the lineup, paired with Niklas Kronwall, when Detroit plays the San Jose Sharks at HP Pavilion (10:30, Fox Sports Net Detroit).
Smith will suit up with Niklas Kronwall in a top-four role. His assignment puts him in good position to put up some counting stats.
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SAN JOSE, Calif. -- It appears that defenseman Brendan Smith will make his NHL debut for the Detroit Red Wings Thursday against the San Jose Sharks at HP Pavilion (10:30 p.m., Fox Sports Net Detroit).
Smith probably replaces Mike Commodore in the lineup. The rookie registered five assists over 11 AHL games.
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Defenseman Brendan Smith, recalled from the Grand Rapids Griffins on Sunday, will serve the last game of his five-game NHL suspension tonight.
Smith figures to play as soon as this Thursday in San Jose. The rookie registered five assists over 11 AHL games.
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Tyler Seguin has been named the NHL's First Star of the Week after tearing it up for the #bruins in four games.
Seguin scored seven goals and nine points over those three games and should be universally owned at this point.
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The Red Wings have recalled defenseman Brendan Smith from the Grand Rapids Griffins. He will serve the fifth and final game of his NHL suspension Tuesday in St. Louis. After that the club will decide whether to keep Smith on the roster or send him back.
Smith posted five assists in 11 games in the AHL. He could get some time in the power play should he draw in.
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#FlaPanthers recall winger Evgeny Dadonov from @sarampage. He will join the team this afternoon. #NHL #AHL
Dadonov is scheduled to fill in for Scottie Upshall on the second line. He scored three goals and four points over nine games with the San Antonio Rampage.
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With the assist Jamie Benn has extended his point streak to 6 games #StarsDoingWork
Benn's 13 assists have him tied with such elite players as Henrik Sedin and Nicklas Backstrom.
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#Redwings called up D Brendan Smith from Grand Rapids. Not sure if he still has susp. days to serve or something else prompted move.
Looks like he has one more suspension game to serve. Shouldn't be on fantasy radar
Jamie Benn was given a shot for a wrist issue. He's fine and will practice tomorrow.
Doesn't like Benn will miss any playing time. The team's second line center continues to break out with two goals and 10 points over his first 11 games. Play him with confidence.
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Seguin with Bergeron-Marchand now
The way Seguin has started the season, he likely could play well with anyone. Moving up to the top line should only increase his current point totals of three goals and nine points over nine games.
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The Avalanche's young center, demoted to the fourth line for Saturday's game against Chicago, skated with new linemates at practice this morning — Chuck Kobasew and Joakim Lindstrom.
Through his first eight games, the former second overall pick scored a goal and four points. Look for him to bounce back from his demotion.
Tyler Seguin took a slash on the right leg from the Sharks’ Benn Ferriero just before the Bruins’ pulled goalie Tim Thomas tonight and he did not return to the game, but he said he was OK after the game.
Sounds like Seguin will be OK and won't miss any playing time. Through seven games this season he has two goals and eight points. Expect a further update on how the Bruins will handle this injury.
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Duchene will start the game on the fourth line. Expect a few line changes as the game goes on.
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Tyler Seguin of the Boston Bruins: 5 Pts in 5 games this season; 2 Pts in final 20 games last season.
Owned in 58% of leagues, some people are missing out on the former second overall pick.
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The Detroit Red Wings, as expected, have recalled defenseman Brendan Smith from the Grand Rapids Griffins. This enables Smith to serve two more games of his five-game suspension (Thursday and Saturday) while Mike Commodore remains on short-term injured reserve.
Smith has no fantasy hockey value until he finishes serving his suspension.
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Panthers send Evgeny Dadanov to AhL @sarampage
Dadonov has no fantasy hockey value in the AHL.
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Look for Seguin to slide into David's spot at center.
Moving up to the top line is certainly a boon to his fantasy hockey value. Through the team's first three games, the dynamic forward has three assists. He has a chance at sticking on the top line should he develop chemistry with Milan Lucic and Nathan Horton.
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