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Simmonds moves back up to the second line. In his first season with the Flyers, the power forward has scored four goals and eight points with 40 PIM through 23 games.
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Look for Jason Demers and Jim Vandermeer as the third d-pair tonight.
Braun draws out due to the numbers game on the Sharks' blue line. The former 7th round pick has one assist over nine games.
Nate Thompson not practicing today for what the team called body maintenance.
Thompson plays a gritty, hard-working game so he should be expected to take a few maintenance days over the course of the season. The Anchorage, Alaska native scored two goals and four points over 18 games. He holds very limited fantasy hockey value but helps the Bolts prevent goals.
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By all indications, Bruan will sit while Demers will be paired with White even though Todd McLellan would not confirm anything.
Braun has found his way into eight consecutive games but sits tonight. He has only posted an assist despite playing a healthy amount of minutes which limits his fantasy hockey value.
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#CBJ C Ryan Johansen appears back in the lineup tonight vs #wpgjets. Also looks like he's playing C b/w Vinny Prospal and Mark Letestu.
Looks like Johansen will be moved back to center after getting scratched. The 19-year-old scored three goals and five points over 11 games which includes an even plus/minus and two game winning goals.
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Braun may stick on the second defensive pairing with a stabilizer in Vlasic. He has no points through six games with a plus-3 rating on the season.
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Judging by lines in practice today, rookie Ryan Johansen will be a healthy scratch vs. #Blackhawks on Thursday.
Johansen continues to go through growing pains despite improving modestly. So far the rookie has three goals and five points through his first 11 games.
Lightning's Nate Thompson not on ice at today's practice because of illness, the team said.
Thompson could be taking a maintenance day in preparation for tomorrow's tilt against the Panthers. He has two goals and four points through 14 games.
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We have decided to keep Ryan Johnasen through the 10 game threshhold which means the 1st year of his contract will apply to this season.
Johansen has looked quite dynamic over the past four games with two goals and three points with both markers becoming game winners. He will remain a Blue Jacket for the rest of the season.
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Couturier moves back to a scoring line after getting demoted to the fourth line.
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Justin Braun here from Worcester
Braun played in 29 games last season with the Sharks, producing two goals and 11 points. He likely serves as depth should the team need to rest Colin White or not dress 12 forwards.
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#CBJ C Ryan Johansen will play tonight vs #Avs.
The former fourth overall pick is currently on the 'Tyler Seguin' track, playing limited minutes if he's even in the lineup. In his NHL debut he was held without a point while playing 08:46. He could replace the injured Jeff Carter in the lineup.
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#CBJ scratches look like D Aaron Johnson and C Ryan Johansen.
Johansen continues his growing pains, keeping him out of the lineup for the time being. If you own him this year, it might be safe to drop him if you need the room.
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#CBJ C Ryan Johansen a healthy scratch tonight vs #mnwild.
Johansen likely will grow into the lineup. Look for Maksim Mayorov to take his place in the lineup.
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BOSTON -- Teenager Sean Couturier makes his NHL debut this evening for the Flyers against the Bruins.
Couturier has almost nothing left to prove in the QMJHL, making him a fit on the team's third line. Look for him to at least receive his nine-game tryout.
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Here is the audio from Barry Trotz's media scrum today, announcing that Ryan Ellis has been sent to Milwaukee and Kyle Wilson has been placed on waivers.
No immediate fantasy hockey value in the AHL.
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If you’ve been following the Twitter traffic, you already know the Sharks have assigned Justin Braun, Benn Ferriero and John McCarthy to Worcester today.
No immediate fantasy hockey relevance while in the AHL.
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Trotz did not say, but defenseman Ryan Ellis may have played his best game of the preseason.
Ellis may have earned a roster spot with his play last night. The Freelton, ONT native scored 24 goals and 101 points in his final season with the Windsor Spitfires. If he stays on the team, look for him to help man the bottom pairing.
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Johansen looks like he's earned a spot on the opening roster anyway, but if MacKenzie isn't healthy by opening night, you can write the kid's name in today. Has he been great? No, not great. But he hasn't been overwhelmed, either. They will ease him along, but it might be time to ask for No. 19.
Johansen looks to make the team in a depth role, which should ease the blue-chip prospect in the NHL. Last season, he scored 40 goals and 92 points with the Portland Winterhawks of the WHL. He should be a key contributor to the team for years.
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Couturier also could be an option after scoring 96 points in back-to-back seasons with Drummondville of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. He's excellent defensively and strong on faceoffs. With Giroux, Briere and Blair Betts locked into center spots, Couturier and Schenn could be competing for the final spot in the middle. Couturier, at 6-foot-3 and 197 pounds is big enough to play on the wing if he sticks.
Couturier has almost nothing left to prove in the QMJHL and could make the team as a third-line winger. The injury to Brayden Schenn also helps open a roster spot for the 8th overall pick.
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