Sidney Crosby will NOT make season debut in Toronto on Saturday, reports @DarrenDreger. #Leafs #NHL #Penguins
Crosby remains without a timetable but it was rumoured he would play this weekend. Keep him on the IR until further notified.
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Malkin playing tonight vs. NYI.
Malkin will play against the Isles for the second time in three days. In his first game back after missing 12 days, Malkin failed to register a point.
#CBJ C Jeff Carter did not skate today. Doubtful for Thursday vs. #Sabres.
Carter will definitely need a few days of skating before getting back into the lineup. Stay tuned for further news regarding his injury.
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#Pens coach Bylsma: Maintenance days for Malkin and Sullivan. Expect them back tomorrow -SK
Expect to start both forwards with confidence tomorrow night against the Isles.
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#Pens coach Bylsma just said Malkin will be a game-time decision -MC
Malkin practiced with the top line today and most likely will draw back into the lineup tonight. Stay tuned for a further update from the team.
Malkin going on the trip to Long Island. Not ruled in or out
Malkin skated on the second line today which is a strong indication he could be healthy for tomorrow's game. As always, stay tuned for a further update.
#CBJ C Jeff Carter, D Radek Martinek and D Marc Methot all out of practice today.
At this point, all three are doubtful to suit up tomorrow against the Red Wings.
@malkin71_ will not play tonight.
Previous reports had Malkin not ruled out tonight's game. By all accounts, he has looked better in practice and probably draws back in shortly. After a setback on his surgically repaired knee, the Pens have no need to rush him back.
#Pens Crosby: Not much has changed since yesterday. I need a few days of contact, not one bump in a morning skate -SK
Crosby is craving contact but continues to be babied during practice. Until he fully gets hit, don't expect him in the lineup.
Penguins center Evgeni Malkin returned to practice Friday at Consol Energy Center and has not been ruled out of a home game tonight against New Jersey.
Somewhat better news for fantasy hockey owners although the more time he takes to recover, the better he will likely play down the stretch. Stay tuned for a further update.
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He was low key about returning tonight after serving a two-game suspension for his boarding penalty against Winnipeg's Alex Burmistrov.
Time to slot Letang back into the lineup after a two-game suspension. Over his first seven games, the Montreal native scored a goal and seven points. With his battery mate Brooks Orpik back in the lineup, his value can only increase.
Per Dan Bylsma, Malkin hasn't been ruled out for Sat: no decision on which D will be a healthy scratch. #Penguins
Cryptic chance that you could get to use Malkin in your lineups on Saturday.
No sign of Geno, which likely indicates he won't play tonight.
Malkin obviously will not play tonight. He will continue to rest his ailing knee in order to be fully healthy later in the season.
#Pens coach Bylsma not sure the degree of contact Crosby is running in structured drills back in Pitt with strnth coach Kadar. -SK
Good to hear that Crosby continues to take contact without any setbacks. As always, stay tuned for a further update.
2 game suspension for Letang
With Brian Strait re-called the team at least can dress six defensemen tonight.
Jackets GM Scott Howson says they'll let Jeff Carter (fractured foot) rest probably 7-10 days and re-evaluate him sometime next week...
Look for Derick Brassard to stay on the top line with Rick Nash and R.J. Umberger. Stay tuned for a further update on the wounded top liner.
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The Penguins have arrived in Winnipeg, but the team reports that center Evgeni Malkin and three other injured players did not make the two-game trip, which includes a game against the Jets on Monday and a game at Minnesota on Tuesday. The others who didn't travel are Sidney Crosby (concussion), Brooks Orpik (abdomen) and Dustin Jeffrey (knee). They have not played this season.
Don't expect to see any of these four players in the lineup over the next two road games. Through the team's first six games, they boast a league-best eight points.
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The Penguins have arrived in Winnipeg, but the team reports that center Evgeni Malkin and three other injured players did not make the two-game trip, which includes a game against the Jets on Monday and a game at Minnesota on Tuesday. The others who didn't travel are Sidney Crosby (concussion), Brooks Orpik (abdomen) and Dustin Jeffrey (knee). They have not played this season.
Don't expect to see any of these four players in the lineup over the next two road games. Through the team's first six games, they boast a league-best eight points.
#CBJ C Jeff Carter has hairline fracture atop his right foot, suffered Saturday. Could keep him out Tuesday, but not long-term, #CBJ says.
Earlier in the preseason, we advised fantasy owners to be weary of Jeff Carter's achy foot. Following surgery to both feet, they simply are a target on the ice drawing the attention of his opposition. While he was day-to-day due to a bruised foot just a few weeks ago, according to Aaron Portzline of The Columbus Dispatch, via Twitter, he is likely out Tuesday due to a hairline fracture in his foot.
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