Haula missed 67 games last season after suffering a lower-body injury that required him to be stretchered off of the ice in November. In his two seasons with Vegas, Haula had 62 points (31G / 31A) in 91 total games. Haula has one-year left at $2.75M AAV and the condition on the fifth-round pick is dependent on Haula re-signing in Carolina after next season.
Englund, 23, was a second-round pick in 2014 and has played sparingly in the NHL since, including three games this season. During his time in the AHL, the 6-foot-3, 189 lbs. defenseman scored three goals with 11 assists (14 points) in 68 games.
Oesetrle will come out of the lineup to allow Jakob Chychrun to draw back into the lineup after being a healthy scratch for the last three games.
Englund will get a late-season look with the Senators after scoring three goals and 11 assists (14 points) in 65 AHL games this season. The 2014 second-round pick has great size (6-foot-4, 205 lbs.) and has not recorded a pick in six career NHL games.
Despite being listed as questionable, all signs are pointing towards Borowiecki not playing on Thursday. He missed the morning skate and Erik Brannstrom was recalled to make his NHL debut, presumably in Borowiecki’s spot.
Forsberg missed the Predators last contest but will return to the top line with Ryan Johansen and Wayne Simmonds on Tuesday. Forsberg has been limited to just one goal and one assist in his last six games.
Saros allowed two goals on 26 shots in the Predators win in Minnesota last Sunday. Saros has played very well in his last two outings, stopping 66 of the last 69 shots (.957 SV%) that he has faced. Tonight he faces a Hurricanes team that was destroyed last night. Saros is 6-3-1 with a 2.61 GAA, .912 SV% and one shutout on home-ice.
Forsberg missed the last two days of practice but said the plan is for him to play against Carolina. Forsberg has cooled off a bit recently, scoring just two goals with two assists in his last 10 games.
Saros allowed two goals on 26 shots in the Predators win in Minnesota last Sunday. Saros has played very well in his last two outings, stopping 66 of the last 69 shots (.957 SV%) that he has faced. Tonight he faces a Hurricanes team that was destroyed last night. Saros is 6-3-1 with a 2.61 GAA, .912 SV% and one shutout on home-ice.
Oesterle missed Monday’s practice and will not play Tuesday vs. the Ducks. Jason Demers will replace Oesterle on the Coyotes blueline.
Oesterle has quietly enjoyed a quality season out in Arizona, scoring six goals with 14assists (20 points) in 51 games this season. Oesterle has been a reliable daily fantasy option thanks to his 0.4 points per game, 1.98 blocked shots per game and 1.14 shots per game.
Saros allowed five goals on 29 shots in the Predators loss to the Blues last Friday. The loss snapped a three-game winning streak for Saros, who will face Vegas for the third time this season—he has gone 2-0-0with a 1.00 GAA and .972 SV% in the first two meeting and is 3-0-0 against them in his career.
Saros allowed five goals on 29 shots in the Predators loss to the Blues last Friday. The loss snapped a three-game winning streak for Saros, who will face Vegas for the third time this season—he has gone 2-0-0with a 1.00 GAA and .972 SV% in the first two meeting and is 3-0-0 against them in his career.
