Hockey Rambling

  Breaking: Zach Parise will be out for three months after today's surgery discovered a torn meniscus, per Fire and Ice blog.   Jeff Tambellini has been sent down in order to make room for Alex Burrows.   Further to the Leighton note below, his target date for a full practice is November 20. Generally [...]

  Goldie: Garon starts in MTL on Tuesday. Good move. Also, I don't mind criticism of my articles, but remember that you can find statistical analysis of goalies anywhere. Here, you will actually learn about the position.    The Post-Gazette reports that Jordan Staal left practice 30 minutes in today because he broke his hand. What a terrible blow for Staal, [...]

  According to Puck Rakers, Kristian Huselius may actually have a high-ankle sprain. If so, you can kiss the next six weeks goodbye. The door for Nikita Filatov to start producing opens a little wider.   Simon Gagne remains out with a "strained neck" and is undergoing more tests. How do you test a strained [...]

  Angus here - Jeff Carter listened to me! Two goals tonight. Also, Kimmo Timonen has a goal and a helper. Buy low window just about closed...   Dobber here- today's THN column - does Stamkos make the Big 4 in fantasy hockey? And what's happening to Vinny?   Also some news from Twitter: Bryan [...]

  Angus here - just as I predicted, the Predators have called up Linus Klasen. And I just added him in two of my leagues.   Kris Versteeg may need an MRI on his back, according to Ron Wilson. Uh oh...   Goldie: Posted a scouting report on Dubnyk's 39-save OT loss. Grahame recall is a brutal decision, but [...]

  This has flown under my rader - John Tavares has six goals in his past five games. He may not be as flashy as Stamkos, but he will be as productive once the Islanders get some better players for him to skate with.   A good read on Jordan Schroeder from the AHL website [...]

  Michael Russo reports that Guillaume Latendresse has a groin injury that will cause him to miss at least the next game, likely several.   Colby Armstrong apparently has an injury to one of his hands. Luca Caputi has been called up, but is stuck on the third line so any production is unlikely.   [...]

  Buffalo has recalled Luke Adam for today's game. Word is that Rob Niedermayer is out. Adam has had an awesome pro debut so far and was the first AHL player of the week. He is the only top forward prospect in the system with any size, so I really recommend owning him in a [...]

  Aaron Portzline is reporting that Kristian Huselius took a shot off the foot Saturday and he will not be in the lineup tonight. I'm guessing bruise, and not break, so he won't miss a lot of time.   Breaking: With Asham, Michalek and Orpik all returning to the lineup, the Pens have assigned Eric [...]

  Angus here - my fantasy mailbag is open for business today! Ask me your fantasy hockey questions here.   JP Dumont left the Nashville contest with an undisclosed injury.   Carolina has sent Brett Carson to the minors.   Simon Gagne remains out with a stiff neck.   Johan Hedberg got the start for [...]