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Lightning's Stamkos not skating today: body maintenance, team says.
Stamkos is most likely taking a maintenance day after playing continually increased minutes. Don't expect him to miss any playing time.
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Nashville Predators News
Ryan O'Reilly out (illness)
Sounds like O'Reilly was too sick to play. Stefan Elliott took his place in the lineup.
Meanwhile, center Ryan O'Reilly and his four points in his past four games have led the way for the Avs.
O'Reilly, or Factor as he's been affectionately dubbed, is the team's best offensive player at this point in the season. However, his main value is as a depth center in deeper fantasy hockey leagues.
Steven Stamkos said his wrist is fine "nothing to be concerned over" after late slash from Phaneuf #tblightning
Stamkos still played over 20 minutes in the game and likely will grit through the bruise. If there is any further word on the injury, we will keep you updated.
A FORCE: Ryan O’Reilly collected his third straight multi-point game tonight; has seven points (4g/3a) and is +7 over these last three games
The tweet says it all. O'Reilly is rolling on the Avs' second line.
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Though Coach Barry Trotz did not say whether defenseman Roman Josi would play, the rookie call-up was one of the earlier players off the ice this morning.
Jose scored a goal and four points in five games with the Milwaukee Admirals. He should play on the third pairing.
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#preds recall Roman Josi
Jose scored a goal and four points in five games with the Milwaukee Admirals, spurring the callup. He could draw into the lineup tomorrow.
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Stamkos-Lecavalier-St. Louis
Stamkos will be expected to step up his already torrid scoring pace while flanked by St. Louis and Lecavalier. Start him with confidence tonight.
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Avs said centers Ryan O’Reilly and Paul Stastny will be in the lineup tonight against the Cal-Gary Flames.
O'Reilly will play tonight following a maintenance day. He scored two goals and 10 points over his first 13 games this season.
O’Reilly must have some sort of injury or sickness bug, otherwise he would be out there.
O'Reilly has been excellent playing alongside Gabriel Landeskog and Daniel Winnik, posting two goals and 10 points over his first 13 games. Expect an update on his status shortly.
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Defenseman Roman Josi was also placed on injured reserve, and will report to Milwaukee to start the season
No immediate fantasy hockey value in the AHL.
It sounds like defenseman Roman Josi will start the season in Milwaukee. Josi did not skate with the team again as he nursed his “upper body” injury. But a move to Milwaukee would most likely only be temporary. “In the past we’ve had players gotten injured like Roman has, and gone down, got their game going and they were fine,” Trotz said.
Josi was expected to challenge for a roster spot this preseason but could start the year in the AHL. Ryan Ellis and Mattias Ekholm certainly have a leg-up on him as long as he remains on the shelf.
No Josi at practice. Trotz said Josi won't play this weekend. #preds
Josi was expected to challenge for a roster spot this preseason but could start the year in the AHL. Ryan Ellis and Mattias Ekholm certainly have a leg-up on him as long as he remains on the shelf.
Said Trotz, “Whenever he gets back we’ll put him back in the mix, but if he’s out another week, his chances of being part of the group get less and less every day he’s out.”
We expected Josi to make the team out of camp but the job could now go to another talented Nashville defender like Ryan Ellis.
Add defenseman Roman Josi to Nashville’s list of walking-wounded. Josi sat out practice Sunday with what Trotz called an upper-body injury. He was not on Nashville’s roster for today’s exhibition games against Florida.
Josi was expected to challenge for a roster spot this preseason but could start the year in the AHL to start. Ryan Ellis and Mattias Ekholm certainly have a leg-up on him as long as he remains on the shelf.
The Tampa Bay Lightning has agreed to terms on a five-year deal with star center Steven Stamkos, worth around $37.5 million.
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