Geno participating in pregame skate
Still no word on whether or not he plays tonight. Stay tuned for a further update.
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Carter is still recovering from the flu
Carter is certainly a trooper, playing through the flu last night despite barely sleeping. Don't expect him to miss any playing time.
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#Pens Malkin: I feel good but I can't say now, it's a game-time decision. If I feel better tonight, then I will. But if not, I can't play
Malkin skated with his regular line this morning, a strong indication he will play tonight. After practice he admitted his knee felt a bit sore, which could again hold him out of a game.
Confirming the obvious: Penguins confirm that Crosby has been cleared for contact, but still no timetable for his return. This is next step
Crosby is cleared for contract which is excellent news for fantasy hockey owners and Pens fans. Keep in mind this news is the next step, and a step in the right direction. However, his return is still indefinite.
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#CBJ C Jeff Carter taking warmups.
Carter taking warmups is an excellent indicator that he will play tonight. Stay tuned for an official update.
Officially listed as day-to-day with a mid-body injury.
At this point it remains up in the air if Malkin will play tomorrow. Stay tuned for a further update on his status.
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Ottawa Senators defenceman Erik Karlsson is 21 years old. And tiny. He’s also the undisputed No. 1 on this team, showing poise beyond his years and blue line scoring ability the Senators haven’t seen since Wade Redden was good at hockey.
In case you didn't know, Karlsson is the number one defenseman on the young Sens. His point totals of last season -- 13 goals and 45 points through 75 games -- could easily be topped as the 21-year-old already has five assists through three games.
#CBJ coach Scott Arniel: Carter has had flu for a couple days, was sick and didn't sleep well last night. Could still play tonight vs. #Avs.
Sounds like Carter will be a game-time decision. Stay tuned for a further update.
#CBJ C Jeff Carter is ill. Did not take the skate this morning. Don't know status for tonight vs #Avs.
Tough news for the winless Blue Jackets. Through his first three games, Carter has three assists. Stay tuned for a further update on his status.
Sidney Crosby not seeing doctor today. "This week," he said. Still no contact for now.
At this point, Crosby seems a few weeks away from returning. His skating certainly remains encouraging but the Pens continue to say they won't rush him.
Center Evgeni Malkin is unlikely to dress for the Penguins, who play Florida in their NHL home opener at 7:30 p.m. tonight. He was the first skater off the ice after a morning practice.
Malkin is not available tonight due to unspecified soreness. Through his first two games, the center/right wing posted a goal and an assist. Look for Jordan Staal and Mark Letestu to split his offensive minutes.
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Eller will return to the lineup and start on the fourth line. Last year, the former 13th overall pick scored seven goals and 17 points over his first 77 games as a Hab. Expected to get the first crack at the top line, Eller continues to get some tough love and will need to re-earn his playing time.
#Crosby wearing white (noncontact) helment for #Pens at AM skate. Not sure if he's been evaluated by concussion team yet.
Crosby skating continues to be a welcome sign for fantasy hockey owners. Stay tuned for a further update.
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Lars Eller, who has recovered from off-season shoulder surgery, will return Thursday, and general manager Pierre Gauthier will have to summon a player from Hamilton or go hunting elsewhere.
Eller will return and play his first game of the season. Last year, the former 13th overall pick scored seven goals and 17 points over his first 77 games as a Hab. He should get the first crack at replacing Cammalleri on the top line.
The Penguins will hold a morning skate tomorrow before the home opener against Florida. Crosby is scheduled to participate. There is no indication he won’t, and perhaps he will have any update on his status then. Perhaps not, too.
Crosby continues his slow, eventual pace to recovery. 'Sid is a Ferrari and needs to be fine tuned'. Stay tuned for a further update.
As for C Evgeni Malkin, who did not play Sunday at Edmonton because of lower body soreness: I continue to hear that the soreness is not serious, and there are no indications that the soreness is located in his right knee that was surgically repaired last season and afterward painstakingly rehabilitated. I’m told Malkin likely will take the skate tomorrow with the intention of playing, but that if the soreness remains those plans could change.
Malkin is expected to play tomorrow as he barely missed yesterday's game. Stay tuned for a further update prior to tomorrow's game.
Evgeni Malkin pourrait jouer mardi. Could play on Tuesday.
Still no official word regarding Malkin's injury.
Hot Streak
In three games in four days to start the season, Kris Letang has already logged 81 minutes and 24 seconds of ice time. #pens
Add 5 points to the mix and Letang is following his breakout season nicely with the uptempo Pens.
Pens @malkin71_ is out of the game tonight with a lower body injury. HC Bylsma will update his status after the game -SK
Stay tuned for a further update.
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Geno not looking terribly energetic during warmups. Granted, that's kind of normal. Looks like he's testing whatever is wrong.
Malkin is a game-time decision for tonight's game. His presence in warmups certainly make it appear like he will play but he might air on the side of caution and sit.
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