Bobrovsky did not follow up his Vezina Trophy winning season with the greatest home opener. He allowed four goals on 30 shots in a 4-3 loss to the Calgary Flames. He heads to Long Island for a matchup with the 1-0-0 Islanders tonight.
Earlier in the week Rielly was working with Jake Gardniner, but he will start tonight's game with Cody Franson as his partner. He has all the tools of an emerging offensive-defenseman. He is a great skater who moves the puck effectively. His play in his own zone still needs some work but for all fantasy purposes he is good. He had 12 goals and 42 assists (54 points) in 60 games with the Moose Jaw Warriors (WHL) last season.
Rielly will make his debut with Jake Gardiner as his D-partner. That is a high-powered, offensive duo that should be able to produce for the Leafs. If Rielly can get off to a hot-start with Fraser on IR, he could stick with the team.
In his first season as a Blue Jacket, Bobrovsky was outstanding. He almost carried the team to the playoffs on the back of a Vezina Trophy winning season - 21-11-6 record, 2.00 GAA and .932 SV%. His numbers are expected to drop-off slightly in 2013-14, but not too bad. The secret is out on Bobrovsky, he is a legit fantasy number-1.
Rielly sat in each of the Maple Leafs first two games of the season but could play on Saturday. Mark Fraser was seen leaving the arena on crutches last night, which opens a spot on the blueline for the 19-year-old.
Rielly led all Leafs in ice time in the final tune-up game Saturday, as management took one long, last look at him before making their decision. While the roster has not been submitted yet, it appears Rielly will remain in Toronto for at least nine games, the limit before the clock starts ticking on the first year of his entry-level contract.
Domi had a good preseason and looked like he may make the team. However he has been sent back to the OHL and will not have any fantasy relevance this season.
Coyotes head coach Dave Tippett said if Domi makes the roster it’s going to be because he and General Manager Don Maloney believe Domi can contribute significantly. This means if he makes the team he will not be stuffed on the 4th line playing small minutes, he will likely skate amongst the top-6. Monitor Domi's status because if he makes the team he could be a great late-round pick or waiver wire addition.
It's unlikely that the small forward will crack the Coyotes roster out of camp but he's a fiery goal scorer who could impress in his short trial.
Muzzin who was scratched in Game 2 will return to the blueline for Game 3. He has three assists and is a minus-2 in 14 games this post-season. He is averaging the fifth most time on ice of all the Kings defenseman with 15:43 per game.
Bobrovsky has won seven out of his last eight starts. He is a must-start at this point and with the playoffs on the line he will likely be at his best. Start him.
If anyone tells you they thought Sergei Bobrovsky was going to win 19 games with a 2.06 GAA and .930 SV% and have the Blue Jackets in the playoff race... They're lying. It has been outrageous to see what the former Flyer has been able to do. He has given you every reason to trust him. In a huge game, lets hope he shows up.
Bobrovsky has given up 2 goals or less in 8 of his last 10 starts.
Bob will continue his Vezina-quality campaign but has a tough matchup against the Kings. He has won 5 in a row.
Bobrovsky has won 4 straight.
Bob is fresh off his 3rd Star of the Week in the last 6. A must start vs. the Avs.
Bob is hot with 1 goal allowed in his last two games vs. the Blues and Sharks. This is a big matchup for Columbus' road to the playoffs so expect Bobrovsky's best.
Bob is hot with 1 goal allowed in his last two games vs. the Blues and Sharks. This is a big matchup for Columbus' road to the playoffs so expect Bobrovsky's best.
Bobrovsky stopped all 30 shots he faced, recording his fourth shutout of the season on Tuesday. He will face the Blues for the fourth time this season tonight. Bobrovsky is 0-3-0 with a 3.20 GAA and .865 SV% vs. St. Louis, so be wary of the matchup.
Canucks are on the road for 5 straight.
