Alex Edler returns after serving two game suspension.
Cam Barker will sit tonight and Keith Ballard will play left wing again. Get Edler back in your lineup.
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Can confirm that Mats Zuccarello has agreed to terms on contract with Rangers, though he is awaiting his release from the KHL
MZA has spent some time on the Rangers' top line in the past so he could be the spark the Rangers need up front to get moving again. He does not need to go through waivers because he is already under RFA-status with New York as per Bob McKenzie.
Call up / Send down
Wild have recalled Darcy Kuemper from Houston.
With B2B games next weekend Wild want two goalies and Matt Hackett hasn't played in awhile. Darcy Kuemper was recalled to take his place and will likely get a start on either Friday or Saturday of next week.
Vancouver Canucks defenceman Alexander Edler has been suspended two games for charging into Phoenix Coyotes goaltender Mike Smith.
The play happened during Thursday's 2-1 Vancouver victory over the Coyotes.Edler was assessed a five-minute major after running into Smith behind the net late in the second period. Smith was injured on the play and finished the period but wasn't back in net for the third. He was replaced by Jason Labarbera. Edler will miss games on Saturday at Los Angeles and Sunday at Colorado. He is eligible to return on Tuesday when the Canucks host the Columbus Blue Jackets.
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Line Change
The Ducks will be even deeper and stronger Friday, when former league MVP Corey Perry returns from his four-game suspension for elbowing Minnesota's Jason Zucker in the head on March 12.
It will be Perry's first game since signing an eight-year, $69 million extension. Perry has nine goals and 15 assists in 25 games this season.
Disciplinary hearing today for VAN's Alex Edler for hitting PHX G Mike Smith last night.
Edler's hearing is on the phone which means the max suspension he faces is five games.
Corey Perry's 8 year deal with ANA is $8.625M AAV.
Perry will remain in Anaheim for the next eight years along with Ryan Getzlaf. The two have inked eight year deals this season for very similar money. Perry gets $69 million over eight years, while Getzlaf gets $66 million. Perry has 214 goals and 239 assists for a total of 453 points in 555 career NHL games, all of which have been with the Ducks.
Corey Perry gets a four-game suspension. #NHLDucks
Perry gets suspended for blindside, hit to the head on Minnesota Wild forward Jason Zucker. Suspension video on link.
But they're likely to lose Perry to a suspension for his hit on Zucker.
The NHL will likely rule on this tomorrow but wide speculation is that Perry will get at least a game for the hit. Perry was given a 5-min major and a game misconduct.
Goalie Start
Darcy Kuemper will make his third career start tonight at Anaheim #mnwild #ducks
Kuemper won his last start but that was way back on February 17. He has a solid 2.02 GAA and .934 SV% in his two starts. He has a tough matchup tonight vs a good Ducks team.
Goalie Start
Kuemper could start tonight for the Wild.
Niklas Backstrom started last night so Kuemper could start tonight with Josh Harding still on IR. The Wild didn't have a morning skate today so the starter won't be confirmed until closer to game-time.
Goalie Start
Darcy Kuemper will make his NHL debut tonight vs. Roberto Luongo and the Vancouver Canucks.
With Niklas Backstrom playing last night and Josh Harding not feeling great the last couple of days it is expected that Kuemper will make his NHL debut tonight vs. the Canucks. Kuemper is 10-6-0 with a 1.79 GAA and .938 SV% in the AHL this season, but the Canucks are not an easy team to make your NHL debut against.
Goalie Start
The Wild has recalled goaltender Darcy Kuemper this morning and the early word, although unofficial, is that he is expected to make his NHL debut tonight against the Vancouver Canucks.
With Niklas Backstrom playing last night and Josh Harding not feeling great the last couple of days it is expected that Kuemper will make his NHL debut tonight vs. the Canucks. Kuemper is 10-6-0 with a 1.79 GAA and .938 SV% in the AHL this season, but the Canucks are not an easy team to make your NHL debut against.
Call up / Send down
#Flyers are sending Scott Laughton back to juniors.
The Flyers can bring Laughton back as soon as the Oshawa Generals are eliminated from OHL contention.
Call up / Send down
Looks like Laughton is a keeper.
Injuries threatening the Flyers appear to have made a factor in this decision as the Flyers had until today to send Laughton back to the O.
Kopitar pronounced himself good to go for Tuesday night’s game at Colorado.
Kopitar was expected to miss 2-4 weeks when he first strained his knee.... Forget that! He only missed the Kings season opener. This is fantastic news for people who took Kopitar because you probably got him later than you should have because of the injury. Kopitar is a must-start in all formats.
Edler deal in Vancouver: $30 M over 6 years
Edler had his best season of his career last year. He is poised to continue his strong play this season. It wouldn't be outlandish to expect 30 points out of Edler in this season.
Sutter ruled out Kopitar for Saturday.
No real surprise here. Kopitar was expected to miss the start of the season. Monitor his status going forward and get him in your lineup as soon as he is ready to go.
Kopitar skating with Stewart and Toffoli and doing all the drills.
Kopitar continues to progress faster than expected. He could return to the Kings soon. He's an elite talent, if you still have your draft get him before he falls.
Kopitar taking part in drills in regular practice.
Kopitar was originally expected to miss 2-4 weeks, but looks like he's going to be back sooner than expected. Good news for owners who got Kopitar much later than they should have. If you still have a draft... Don't let him drop too far.