Doesn't sound like anything serious but Carter continues to scare the Columbus fanbase with various lower-boy ailments. Last season the versatile forward scored 36 goals and 66 points over 80 games with the team. He is expected to at least pot 30 goals in his first season as a Blue Jacket.
Look for Crosby to return at the absolute earliest during Game 5 against the Washington Capitals.
Last season, Crosby scored 32 goals and 66 points over 41 games before missing the rest of the season. If he can play around 60 games he figures to stay in the mix to lead the League.
In his fifth full season, Letang will be relied upon to lead the Pens blue line. Last season he scored eight goals and 50 points through 82 games but his play drastically fell off when Sidney Crosby got hurt. Look for Letang to improve his consistency this season as he ascends to the elite level.
Malkin should center the top line as the team awaits Crosby's recovery. Last season the Russian expatriate scored 15 goals and 37 points through 43 games before finishing the season on IR. Expect a return to his prime form, where 100 points are certainly not out of the question.
Stay tuned for further updates on the superstar captain.
Following a practice with contact, Crosby ruled himself out of the season opener. The superstar center could return shortly after the season begins as the dreaded "setback" word has not been used.
Eller scored seven goals and 17 points in his rookie season for the Habs. In his second season with the organization he is expected to move up to a full-time role on the third line. Expect him to make the jump, if healthy, to the 30 point range.
Evgeni Malkin tweeted today that Crosby skated for the first time with contact. While we await reports confirming the tweet, it seems like the team's captain will return to the lineup shortly. Feel free to draft accordingly.
If you were planning on taking Crosby at a discount, or already own The Kid, then this news comes as good news. Although he has yet to take a hit, the captain continues to take positive steps in his road to recovery.
Crosby continues to make strides and might be ready for opening night at this pace. The phenom scored 31 goals and 66 points in his first 41 games of the year. Expect at least 80 points from the elite center.
Always a good sign that 'The Kid' isn't suffering from any setbacks.
The versatile forward has a bruised foot from blocking a shot, one that the team hopes to not re-injure during the exhibition game. Watch this situation carefully.
Eller should be on track to make Opening Night, or return shortly after. The former 13th overall pick scored seven goals and 17 points in his first NHL campaign for the Habs. Expect a pretty drastic uptick in production this season.
Sticking with the plan, Carter will play tonight and probably center Rick Nash. The versatile forward has a bruised foot from blocking a shot, one that the team hopes to not re-injure during the exhibition game. Watch this situation carefully.
No headaches or setbacks reported yet which is a very good sign.
Sounds pretty close to contact drills, or as close as you can get.
Another step in the right direction...
Regardless of it just being a bruise, Carter clearly has a weakness in his feet. Be wary of this injury if you own him as it could linger into the regular season.
Although the injury only appears to be a bruise, Carter has surgery on both feet this past offseason. This malady could be a sign for a nagging injury, which is enough to worry fantasy owners. Regardless, Carter has missed only 10 games over the past two seasons.
