Calgary Flames News

Huberdeau missed his second game in a row on Tuesday and looks to be in danger of missing three in a row on Thursday. Monitor his availability for tomorrow’s morning skate.

Huberdeau will miss his second straight game with the flu, but could join the team in Philadelphia tomorrow and potentially be back in the lineup vs. the Flyers on Thursday.

The Panthers will be without five regulars tonight including Huberdeau, so Colby Robak will make his season debut as a seventh defenseman.

Backlund is listed as week-to-week with an abdomen injury. With Backlund out the Flames recalled Michael Ferlund from Adirondack (AHL). There is no timetable for Backlund' return.

Updating an earlier report: It is confirmed that Huberdeau will return tonight and he will skate on the third-line with Drew Shore and Jesse Winchester.

Huberdeau, who has missed he last 11 games with a concussion, is on the ice for the Panthers' morning skate taking part in regular work on a line with Drew Shore and Jesse Winchester. It has been a tough season for Huby, but he will look to get something going at the end of the season that he can build off of in 2014-15.

There is no word when Backlund suffered the hand injury, but it will cost him a second consecutive game tonight in New Jersey. Ken Agostino will stay in the lineup with Backlund sidelined.

Huberdeau has not played since March 16th because of a concussion. If he is unable to go against the Stars, look for him to return on Tuesday against the Flyers.

Huberdeau has missed the last nine games and will make it 10 on Friday, but he could suit up vs. the Stars on Sunday. He has taken a step back after a great rookie season last year. In his Calder Trophy winning season, Huberdeau averaged 0.646 points per game and has seen that drop to 0.409 in 2013-14.

Huberdeau played just 5:13 before retiring to the dressing room for the afternoon. He had five assists in his last seven games coming into today's contest. Consider him day-to-day until the Panthers release an injury update.

Huberdeau has missed the last two games because of a foot injury he suffered on December 13. He was skating on a line with Nick Bjugstad and Scottie Upshall in this morning's skate, which suggests he will be back in the lineup vs. the Senators. Huberdeau has seven goals and eight assists (15 points) in 33 games.

Huberdeau has been a disappointment in his sophomore season with 15 points in 33 games. Look elsewhere until he starts putting up some numbers.

Huberdeau will miss his second straight game with a foot injury. The injury is not believed to be serious so consider him day-to-day. His next chance to return is Thursday in Ottawa.

Huberdeau missed Sunday's game against the Canadiens and is questionable to play tonight in Toronto. Huberdeau has only two goals and two assists in his last 12 games. Expect Krys Barch to stay in the lineup if Huberdeau can't play.

Huberdeau took shot off of the foot on Friday vs the Capitals. If Huberdeau can't go, Jesse Winchester will slide into the lineup.

Kadri has been moved to the top-line in practice because Tyler Bozak is not on the ice after suffering a lower-body injury versus San Jose on Tuesday. Should Bozak miss an extended period of time, Kadri will likely get a look on the top-line with James van Riemsdyk and Phil Kessel - something that will certainly boost his fantasy value, because he not be great alongside David Clarkson so far.

Kadri is only expected to miss tonight's game but should be back in the lineup on Thursday.

The Maple Leafs have had a patchwork roster with Kadri, Tyler Bozak and Dave Bolland out, but Kadri's return will stabilize their top-6. The Leafs went 2-1-0 without Kadri. He has five goals and 14 points in 18 games and a spot on the first line should only help him produce even more.

This is a tough break for the Maple Leafs who lose yet another centre. They are already without Tyler Bozak (hamstring) and Dave Bolland (ankle). He is not eligible to play until next Thursday vs. Nashville.

Kadri was also assessed a match penalty last night for a hit on Mikael Granlund, but the NHL viewed it primarily as a full body hit. Head was not primary point of contact. The penalty on ice fit the crime. We will update if a suspension is handed down.