Columbus Blue Jackets News

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.

Coyle had 0 points and was a -1 in 5 games with the WIld.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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 .

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.

Gudbranson isn't expected to be fantasy relevant this season but now we have a timetable for his return.

Gudbranson injured himself wakeboarding in the offseason and there is no timetable for his return.

Jenner just finished his third season with the Oshawa Generals, scoring 22 goals and 49 points in 43 games.

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.

Smith could sit out tonight's game. The rookie has a goal and seven points through 14 games.

Gudbranson will get back into the lineup tonight. The rookie has two goals and six points with 60 PIM in 55 games.

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.

Smith should get good minutes on the Kronwall unit. The rookie has 10 goals and 32 points in 47 AHL games.

Sounds like the Red Wings want to handle their blue line internally. The rookie has 10 goals and 32 points in 47 AHL games.

With only six healthy defensemen, Gudbranson will either play or be replaced by a minor leaguer. A lack of recalled d-man likely indicates he stays in the lineup tonight.

Tough break as Gudbranson is just coming off his first NHL goal. Look for Keaton Ellerby to draw back into the lineup.