Nino Niederreiter out
Niederreiter is out indefinitely with a concussion. If you own him in single-season leagues it may be safe to drop him.
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Winnipeg Jets News
Islanders rookie forward Nino Niederreiter left during the first period of Saturday's match against the Stars with concussion-like symptoms, the team announced.
Niederreiter took a hard and clean hit from Stars defender Mark Fistric and is now out indefinitely. At this point you are likely safe to drop the young forward in one-year leagues.
Niederreiter starts with Reasoner, Martin.
El Nino gets back into the lineup on the fourth line. The team claims they have no plans of sending him back to Portland so hopefully the rookie can make an impact at the NHL level.
Niederreiter/Reasoner scratched.
El Nino draws out yet again for the Isles. He's still looking for his first point of the season and could very well be headed back to the Portland Winterhawks.
Nino and Reasoner will be scratched.
El Nino draws out yet again for the Isles. He's still looking for his first point of the season and could very well be headed back to the Portland Winterhawks.
Reasoner and Niederreiter will be scratched.
Niederreiter continues to sit as the Isles try to keep their top prospect away from a losing culture. The rookie has been held pointless over three games with a minus-4 rating.
Niederreiter and Comeau scratched
If you own Niederreiter, make sure to bench him tonight. The rookie has no points through three games. He could very well return to the Portland Winterhawks after playing six more games.
Jack Capuano won't announce who sits for #Isles until closer to game time. Niederreiter definitely in tonight, though.
Niederreiter is scheduled to make his 2011-2012 debut tonight. The Swiss winger scored three goals and four points over six games.
Hot Streak
Tyler Seguin, taken with the No. 2 pick in the 2010 NHL Draft by the Boston Bruins, is this week's First Star, followed by Detroit Red Wings goalie Jimmy Howard and Chicago Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toews.
Toews contributed a pair of multi-goal efforts in the past week, including Sunday's 6-3 win against the Oilers. His second goal in the opening minute of the second period proved to be the game-winner. Toews has a three-game points streak going, compiling 4 goals and 2 assists over that span. [ChicagoBlackhawks.com]
Call up / Send down
RW Nino Niederreiter, after goals in three straight with BPT, will join #Isles tomorrow and be in lineup Tues. vs. #NYRangers. #Isles
Niederreiter played well over six games in Bridgeport and will have nine more to play in New York before the Isles make a decision. Expect him to draw in on a scoring line.
Line Change
Luke Schenn to return to the lineup.
Schenn gets back into the lineup after missing the last game. No word on who he replaces but it is likely one of Jake Gardiner or Cody Franson.
Line Change
Franson in, Schenn out.
Schenn only has three assists through 13 games and is likely useless in fantasy hockey leagues that don't count hits and blocked shots. If you own him, bench him tonight.
Call up / Send down
Red Wings say Gustav Nyquist has been reassigned to the Grand Rapids Griffins. Will be player for NHL club at some point.
Nothing to see here.
Call up / Send down
Niederreiter will play in Bridgeport for a maximum of two weeks on conditioning assignment. #isles
At this point we still don't know where Niederreiter fits in with the Isles. The rookie has yet to play in a regular season game after getting injured in the preseason. He could get the full nine games before the team makes a decision.
Line Change
Nyquist will play on a line with Bertuzzi and Franzen.
Nyquist will get every chance to succeed with the big club. He may be a big-time sleeper if he sticks with the Wings as he's impressed at every level.
Call up / Send down
The Detroit Red Wings have recalled skilled forward Gustav Nyquist from the Grand Rapids Griffins. He will make his NHL debut Tuesday against the Minnesota Wild at Joe Louis Arena (7:30 p.m., Fox Sports Net Detroit).
Nyquist has clearly impressed team brass with four goals and nine points over nine games at the AHL. Look for him to get a shot on a scoring line.
Line Change
Gustav Nyquist to get the call next from the Wings.
Nyquist has clearly impressed team brass with four goals and nine points over nine games.
#Isles practice at Iceworks today. Nino Niederreiter skating with Moulson and Parenteau.
Niederreiter skating with linemates could be a good indication he is healthy. Considering John Tavares was absent from today's practice, it becomes a bit more difficult to asses the situation.
Nino Niederreiter on the ice for first skate with teammates in a month.
Niederreiter was on the bubble to stay in the NHL before his injury but may get sent back to Juniors due to rust. Stay tuned for a further update on the team's top prospect.
Nino Niederreiter has skated on Long Island the past few days and soon might be ready to make his season debut. Someone has to come out of the lineup when that happens. Fair or not, considering the playing time they've been allotted, Bailey and Comeau have not distinguished themselves.
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