@mirtle James Reimer has NOT been diagnosed with a concussion. He could play, but it's best to be cautious after blow to head
Not as bad as previously expected but the team continues to coddle their starting goalie. Stay tuned for a further update.
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Now sounds like Reimer has concussion
The team found out today that Reimer was concussed as coach Ron Wilson "would have started him yesterday if there was a game". Expect the team to give Jonas Gustavsson a short leash before exploring their options.
Reimer being held out as precaution. Scrivens, who had a shuout with Marlies last night, had joined Leafs
His injury does not sounds serious but it has held him out for two consecutive games now. Stay tuned for a further update from the team.
Goalie Start
Sounds like Reimer will play tomorrow.
Reimer will face the Rangers for the first time in his career.
As expected, James Reimer back at practice today.
Sounds like Reimer will be at least the backup for tomorrow's game against the Rangers.
David Perron has been practicing with the Blues lately, but today was his first full practice on a non-game day. "Do you see the first drill?" Perron said. "I was brutal."
Perron will need some time to regain his timing after missing a full year.
Reimer says he is day-to-day. Will be re-evaluated tomorrow.
Reimer is scheduled to start tomorrow against the Philadelphia Flyers. Check back tomorrow for a word on his status.
Cold Streak
Giroux is -5 over last 4 games
Despite five goals and eight points over his initial seven games, Giroux is a minus-5 over his past four games.
Goalie Start
James Reimer starts in goal.
Over three career starts vs. the Habs, Reimer sports a 2-1-0 record with a 2.67 GAA, .921 SV% and one shutout.
Clarke MacArthur back on the ice this morning in Montreal. Missed Thursday's game in Boston with an undisclosed injury.
Following a scary elbow infection, MacArthur likely just needed some time off. Expect him to suit up next to his usual partners in crime Mikhail Grabovski and Nikolai Kulemin.
David Perron back on the ice this morning, wearing red no contact sweater. #stlblues
Perron continues his road to recovery but is still a ways away from returning. The next step would be slowly introducing him to contact. However, practicing with the team for two consecutive days remains a welcome sign.
Frattin-grabo-kulemin
MacArthur was hurt during last night's game, which could be a setback from his previous elbow injury. Last season he scored 21 goals and 62 points over 82 games while playing on the Grabovski line. Should this injury keep him out, matching that production would look like even more of a long shot.
David Perron on the ice today for practice wearing a red no-contact jersey.
Perron skated with his teammates, not by himself, which is a very welcome sign for him. The next step would be slowly introducing him to contact. Considering he only skated 20 minutes today, his return should take a while.
MacArthur got "banged up" in third but is going on road trip. Wilson said they'll sport different lineup tomorrow.
Sounds like MacArthur is at least questionable for Thursday's game. Stay tuned for a further update.
Goalie Start
James reimer to start tonight.
In three appearances against the Thrashers last season, Reimer held a 1-0-0 record with a 1.64 GAA and .955 SV%.
Goalie Start
G: Reimer (Gustavsson backs up.)
Reimer won his only career appearance against the Avs, stopping 25 of 28 shots faced.
Goalie Start
Reimer starts for #Leafs.
Reimer takes on the Flames for the first time in his career.
TORONTO – His elbow had ballooned to the point that a baseball may as well have been attached to it.
MacArthur could have gone under the knife which would have sidelined him for a number of weeks. Instead, the team's doctors caught the infliction on time which means he will be back in the lineup tomorrow.
Line Change
Eller-Plekanec-Cole
Eller moves up to the top line and could pot a few goals playing alongside an excellent playmaker. Last year, the former 13th overall pick scored seven goals and 17 points over his first 77 games as a Hab. Look for him to improve on those totals.
Cody franson and clarke macarthur are both expected to play saturday.
MacArthur has been battling an elbow injury but should get back into the lineup. Last season he scored 21 goals and 62 points over 82 games while playing on the Grabovski line. Expect similar production despite his two games missed.