Smith definitely will not play tonight. He is eligible to come off of IR tomorrow but likely spends a few more days on it.
Skinner remains out indefinitely so make arrangements around his status. The Canes did place him on IR recently, which should at least give you an extra roster spot in Yahoo! leagues.
While Tippett gave that vague update, it seems like Curtis McElhinney was recalled to get some action. Sounds like Smith will at least miss another week. Prior to getting hurt, the Kingston, Ontario started 28 of 34 games.
Skinner remains out indefinitely so make arrangements around his status. The Canes did place him on IR recently, which should at least give you an extra roster spot in Yahoo! leagues.
Skinner can come off IR at any point. More importantly, you should now be able to put him on your team's IR.
No word on the extent of Smith's injury. In the meantime, expect Jason LaBarbera to step into the lineup.
In 11 career appearances against the Cats, Smith has a 3-4-3 record with a 3.28 GAA and .890 SV%.
In 10 career starts against the Rangers, Smith has a 4-5-1 record with a 2.89 GAA, .899 SV% and one shutout.
In three career starts against the Oilers, Smith has a 1-1-0 record with a 3.41 GAA and .880 SV%.
Rough break for Skinner and the Canes. At this point, fantasy hockey owners can only hope he is placed on IR and try to ride out his absence.
Smith is 5-0-1 with a 2.00 goals-against average in six career starts against Anaheim, including two wins this season. [PhoenixCoyotes.com]
Skinner will not play tonight and likely will miss a few more games. Stay tuned for a further update.
Skinner remains out with an undisclosed injury which he insists is not concussion related. He has 12 goals and 24 points in 30 games. Expect Drayson Bowman to replace him in the lineup.
What was originally deemed the flu could be something worse. Stay tuned for a further update from the team.
In six career appearances against the Wild , Smith has a 2-3-1 record with a 1.58 GAA, .934 SV% and two shutouts.
If you own him, take him out of your lineup tonight.
Malone was a late cut from training camp and figures to make an impact at the NHL level. In his first AHL season, the former University of North Dakota standout scored four goals and 13 points.
Smith will be seeking his 14th win of the season and the second of his career vs. the Red Wings in his fifth try. -PhoenixCoyotes.com
If Kane is available in your fantasy hockey league, add him. He is a goal scoring machine at this point.
The current 1st overall pick wanted to get onto the ice today but was held off for precautionary measures. By all accounts it sounds like he wont miss any playing time.
