Dougie Hamilton will draw back into the lineup with Krug taking a seat. Krug has a goal and two assists in eight games since the NHL resumed action. Tonight, will be the first game that Krug has missed this season.
Krug was given a maintenance day on Friday, but did take part in the Bruins morning skate today. The Bruins have been battling injuries on the blueline all season, but Krug is one defenseman who has not missed a game. He has 20 points (8G / 12A) in 41 games.
Krug seems very likely to play tonight after participating in practice the last two days. Monitor his status during pre-game warmups, but it seems like he will play. Krug is tied for the NHL lead amongst defensemen with seven goals.
Krug's availability for Thursday's game never really seemed in jeopardy, but this ensures that he will be in the lineup tomorrow. The 22-year-old defenseman has enjoyed a great start to the season collecting seven goals and 16 points in 27 games. The seven goals in tied for the league lead amongst D-men. He should be activated in all formats.
Drouin was the third overall pick in this year's draft and had been playing on a line with Steven Stamkos and Martin St. Louis in the preseason, will not be fantasy relevant this season.
Drouin is still skating with St. Louis and Stamkos as he was at the start of training camp. If he can land this gig on the top-line, it would do a ton for his fantasy value. St. Louis and Stamkos finished first and second in scoring last season so there would be a lot of opportunity for Drouin to produce.
Krug posted 13 goals and 32 assists (45 points) in 63 games in the AHL with the Providence Bruins. He only appeared in one game with Boston this season, in which he had one assist.
Fowler is not expected to make his return to the lineup tonight.
Fowler was hurt in the first period of Wednesday's game and did not return. Monitor his status to see if he'll play tomorrow. He has had a disappointing season (0G, 7A, -7, 32 games) after totaling 40 and 29 points in his two previous seasons.
Consider him day-to-day until more information is released about his injury.
Krug had one assist and was a minus-1 in 15:46 on Wednesday.
Krug is one of the prospects available on the trade market. Matt Bartkowski could also be a trade chip. Both could be in tonight's lineup for rival scouts to evaluate prior to a deal. Krug is the more offensively dynamic of the two young defensemen and has 10 goals and 24 assists in 55 games for Providence.
Fowler has played in just 6 games this season. Once he gets back into the lineup Fowler could be a good pickup. Keep an eye on him
Fowler is a great young defenceman and the Ducks could use his services. He hasn't played since February 2nd and still appears to be about 10-14 days away from returning.
Fowler suffered an upper-body injury after getting hit by Los Angeles Kings forward Jarret Stoll. He is only expected to miss the start of the road trip but there has been no official word on a timetable for his return.
Fowler was hit hard in the Ducks last contest. He is a great offensive defenceman and this is a big blow to the Ducks. According to Bourdreau Fowler shouldn't be out long which is a positive.
Look for Krug to play on the third pairing with Joe Corvo.
Krug just finished his third year at Michigan State University, scoring 12 goals and 34 points in 38 games.
Fowler is demoted to the second PP unit. The slumping sophomore has three goals and 15 points in 35 games.
Speaking of Fowler, it sounds like he will start the season on the top pairing alongside Lubomir Visnovsky. In his rookie season he finished the year with 10 goals and 40 points. Expect similar production, if not more, in his second full season as he should bypass the sophomore slump.
