Erik Gudbranson is expected to return to the Panthers lineup tonight after missing 2 games due to illness.
He has just 4 assists this season and is minus 17
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Gudbranson will miss his 2nd straight game with the flu.
Gudbranson missed Saturday's game against NJ due to illness as well.
#FlaPanthers Kevin Dineen says Erik Gudbranson is ill, gametime decision vs #njDevils
Gudbranson has four assists in 22 games this season. Monitor his status prior to puck-drop. If your lineup locks at the first game, I would sit Gudbranson as he likely won't play with Kulikov returning to the lineup.
Call up / Send down
Wild have recalled Charlie Coyle
Wild wanted a right-shot winger to replace Clutterbuck, it reassigned rookie Johan Larsson and recalled rookie Charlie Coyle, who impressed during a recent five-game callup.
Call up / Send down
Coyle has been reassigned to Houston (AHL)
Coyle had 0 points and was a -1 in 5 games with the WIld.
Brendan Smith is skating, though still 2-3 weeks from returning.
Smith is the Red Wings best defensive prospect and aren't going to rush him back but the fact that Smith is back on the ice already is an encouraging sign for the Wings.
Looks like Erik Gudbranson to make 2013 debut for #FlaPanthers with Brian Campbell; Keaton Ellerby the likely scratch v #Flyers
The former #3 overall pick is a good NHL D-man but not a good fantasy player. This will be a welcomed addition to the Panthers lineup but don't go running to the waiver wire to pick him up.
Line Change
Rookie Charlie Coyle on top line with Parise and Koivu; Dany Heatley moved to 2nd with Bouchard/Cullen. #mnwild
Coyle played 12:44 in his first game yesterday but didn't register a point. After just one game he is already getting moved up to the first line in place of Dany Heatley who will be bumped to the second line. This is a great opportunity for the young winger who will play with two great players in Mikko Koivu and Zach Parise.
Gudbranson may play tonight for the Panthers.
Gudbranson hasn't played yet this season since off season shoulder surgery, an injury he suffered while wake boarding. He was suspended and sent to the AHL where he recently played two games, he has yet to practice with the Panthers but could very well be in the lineup tonight.
Brendan Smith says he has AC sprain of right shoulder. Out 3-4 weeks he estimates.
The original diagnosis for Smith's return was 10-14 days so 3-4 weeks isn't good news for Smith and Red Wings fans. Smith has played well for the Wings this year but it hasn't shown up on the scoresheet. He won't be fantasy relevant until he can score with some regularity.
Red Wings' Brendan Smith out at least 10-14 days with shoulder injury.
Yet another injury for an already banged up Red Wings blueline. Ian White could be back on Tuesday and expect Brian Lashoff to fill in for Smith .
Kevin Dineen says no Marcel Goc (ankle) or Erik Gudbranson (shoulder) for Panthers first three games
Gudbranson can be a good fantasy option when he puts it all together. He can score, hit and racks up PIM's. However he is expected to miss the first three games of the year. Not a good start.
FLA is hoping injured defenceman Erik Gudbranson will be back in lineup in 2 to 3 weeks.
Gudbranson isn't expected to be fantasy relevant this season but now we have a timetable for his return.
Tallon said Erik Gudbranson's suspension will be lifted "as soon as he's cleared to play."
Gudbranson injured himself wakeboarding in the offseason and there is no timetable for his return.
#CBJ has signed Boone Jenner to three-year, entry-level deal.
Jenner just finished his third season with the Oshawa Generals, scoring 22 goals and 49 points in 43 games.
Call up / Send down
DETROIT -- The Detroit Red Wings reassigned rookie defenseman Brendan Smith to the Grand Rapids Griffins following Saturday's 5-4 win over the Carolina Hurricanes at Joe Louis Arena.
Smith heads back down to the minors with six healthy defenseman and Jonathan Ericsson rounding the corner. The rookie scored a goal and seven points in 14 games.
If Lidstrom plays then Smith will sit out.
Smith could sit out tonight's game. The rookie has a goal and seven points through 14 games.
jovo-Gudbranson
Gudbranson will get back into the lineup tonight. The rookie has two goals and six points with 60 PIM in 55 games.
#mnwild announce they've signed Charlie Coyne to a three-year entry-level contract.
Coyle left Boston University this year to speed up his transition to the professional ranks. The rising pivot should have an opportunity to make the Wild out of training camp following a playoff run in the QMJHL.
Per Babcock: D pairs to start: Kronwall-Smith
Smith should get good minutes on the Kronwall unit. The rookie has 10 goals and 32 points in 47 AHL games.