With Jaroslav Halak out with an injury and Brian Elliott on a 5 game losing-streak it is very likely that Allen gets the nod tonight vs. the Red Wings. Allen is 12-16-2 with a 2.94 GAA and .903 SV% in the AHL this season.
The recalling of Allen shows that Halak's setback that he suffered in yesterday's warmups is significant enough that he is going to miss more time. Allen could be in line for a start as Brian Elliott has struggled while Halak's been on the shelf, leading to a 5-game losing streak for the Blues.
Allen was brought up to serve as Brian Elliott's backup while Halak is out with a groin injury. He has no fantasy value.
With Seidenberg missing todays game it looks like rookie Dougie Hamilton will get a chance to play with Chara. This is a great opportunity for the young defenseman if he sees top pair minutes with big Z.
Markstrom is regarded as one of the NHL's best goalie prospects, had a shot to make the Panthers in camp but it looks like they're going to with Jose Theodore and Scott Clemmensen for another season.
Hamilton has good offensive instincts and if he can score on the Power Play it would make him worth a fantasy roster spot.
Markstrom could be this years' Cory Schneider if he lives up to all the hype. If you're feeling gutsy, take a flier on him in your draft's last round.
Allen is not expected to participate in any games.
Dillon was held without a point in his NHL debut.
Dillon gets a look in the top four in his NHL debut.
Dillon will get into the lineup tomorrow. He scored five goals and 26 points in 72 games with the Texas Stars.
Sounds like Markstrom is fully healthy. Look for him to get back to form in the minors and possibly get another look if Clemmensen or Theodore get hurt again.
Seeing Markstrom on the ice is a great sign for the top prospect. Expect him to go back to the AHL once healthy in order to get back in game shape.
Markstrom gets back on the ice, which is a good sign. The Cats will proceed with caution with their stud prospect.
Dadonov struggled to stick with the more-competitive Panthers this season, playing only 15 games. While in the AHL he scored five goals and nine points over 20 games. Expect him to get another look or two in Carolina.
Markstrom is not healthy enough to even backup tonight which indicates this injury is relatively serious. The Cats will proceed with caution with their stud prospect.
Markstrom took a maintenance day today but is not expected to miss any playing time. At the very least, expect the prized prospect to backup Scott Clemmensen.
Dillon has yet to make his NHL debut. He projects to be a two-way defender but don't expect too much production from him when/if recalled.
Expect Markstrom to at least backup tomorrow's game against the Rangers. With Jose Theodore expected to miss at least two weeks, the team's prized prospect should get another start or two.
