JVR slumping. No goals in last 9 games; 3 goals in last 17.
He has just 3 assists in the last 9 games.
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Hurricanes say Justin Faulk is out 2-4 with a sprained MCL.
This is a tough break for the Hurricanes, who have lost four games in a row. Faulk has three goals and seven assists in 29 games this season. There is just over five weeks left in the regular season, so Faulk will miss the rest of the Fantasy regular season.
Justin Faulk, one of the Canes’ best young stars, went down with a lower-body injury in the second period Tuesday.
Faulk did not return to the game and Canes coach Kirk Muller did not have an update on the injury after the game, but there were a lot of very somber looks in the locker room. Faulk has 10 points and a plus-3 in 28 games this season.
JVR-Bozak-Kessel.
JVR will play tonight after getting hurt in practice yesterday. He will be on his regular line with Bozak and Kessel.
Carlyle had no update on van Riemsdyk
JVR went hard into the boards after losing an edge and left practice. He was unavailable to the media after practice. We will continue to update.
Faulk joins PP groups. Looks good to go.
Faulk missed the Canes last game, but looks like he could be back in the lineup tonight. He plays top-pair minutes on a good Carolina team, he may be a sneaky good fantasy D-man this season.
Muller says if Faulk feels good physically tomorrow, likely will play against Sens.
Faulk missed the Canes last game against the Bruins but appears like he could be back tomorrow against the Senators. Monitor his status for tomorrow's game.
Travis Hamonic (ankle) sitting out #Isles practice.
Hamonic played 25 minutes last night so this is most likely just a precautionary measure.
Muller said Faulk remains day-to-day. Said the team hopes to have him back for Friday.
Faulk could be dropped in many leagues and could be a worthwhile pickup for his return. He is seeing top-pair minutes in Carolina.
Hamonic: "I'm ready to play... I wouldn't put myself at risk physically or be a liability if I wasn't ready to play." #Isles
Hamonic skated this morning, and may be ready to go tonight. Monitor his status as game-time approaches.
Defenseman Justin Faulk will not dress for the Carolina Hurricanes tonight, as they take on the Boston Bruins in the first game of a two-game homestand.
Schultz was on average a 14th round pick so wait to see if there is an update on his current DTD status. Pitkanen and McBain should be the beneficiaries of any missed time from Faulk.
#Canes Justin Faulk (upper body) out tonight versus Boston.
Faulk has been logging top-pair minutes on the Hurricanes blueline this season so this is a big loss for the Canes who play a strong Bruins team tonight. Consider him day-to-day.
#Isles say D Travis Hamonic has a sprained ankle. Left MTS Centre last night in a walking boot. Likely out tomorrow vs. Pitt.
Hamonic has been arguably the Islanders best blueliner this season. This loss will hurt the Islanders and is unfortunate for fantasy owners who were excited about his good start to the season.
van Riemsdyk flips onto the second line with Grabovski and Kulemin. MacArthur joins Kadri and Komarov.
The Leafs have only scored 3 goals in the first two games, two of which are from Kadri. This switch could get things going and JVR should be set to see more ice time. (AVG 13:46 in first 2 games)
James van Riemsdyk returns to Leafs practice today.
JVR bruised his foot blocking a shot on Tuesday, but looks like he'll be ready for Saturday. JVR has tremendous upside and will have the best opportunity of his young career. As long as he stays healthy a career is certainly possible.
James van Riemsdyk said his foot was improved today. Hopes to skate tomorrow and expects to play Saturday.
Good news for Leafs fans and JVR fantasy owners alike. Looks like he'll be ready to go for the season opener. Monitor his status going forward.
JVR is not dressed for Maple Leafs scrimmage (Foot injury)
This is not how JVR wanted to start his career as a Leaf. There is no timetable for his return from the bruised foot. JVR could be in for a career season in Toronto if he can stay healthy.
Randy Carlyle says Colton Orr has a dislocated finger, and James Van Riemsdyk a bruised foot.
Good news for Maple Leafs fans and JVR. Just a foot bruise, no break. Monitor his status as Saturday approaches
James van Riemsdyk took a shot off the ankle and limped off the ice today in practice.
Keep an eye on van Riemsdyk's status as Saturday approaches.
Line Change
First PP unit features Skinner-E. Staal-Semin with Corvo and Faulk on D.
Corvo and Faulk appear to be the D-men to own if you want some of the Canes' powerplay.