Niederreiter took a hard and clean hit from Stars defender Mark Fistric and is now out indefinitely. At this point you are likely safe to drop the young forward in one-year leagues.
El Nino gets back into the lineup on the fourth line. The team claims they have no plans of sending him back to Portland so hopefully the rookie can make an impact at the NHL level.
El Nino draws out yet again for the Isles. He's still looking for his first point of the season and could very well be headed back to the Portland Winterhawks.
El Nino draws out yet again for the Isles. He's still looking for his first point of the season and could very well be headed back to the Portland Winterhawks.
Niederreiter continues to sit as the Isles try to keep their top prospect away from a losing culture. The rookie has been held pointless over three games with a minus-4 rating.
If you own Niederreiter, make sure to bench him tonight. The rookie has no points through three games. He could very well return to the Portland Winterhawks after playing six more games.
Niederreiter is scheduled to make his 2011-2012 debut tonight. The Swiss winger scored three goals and four points over six games.
Toews contributed a pair of multi-goal efforts in the past week, including Sunday's 6-3 win against the Oilers. His second goal in the opening minute of the second period proved to be the game-winner. Toews has a three-game points streak going, compiling 4 goals and 2 assists over that span. [ChicagoBlackhawks.com]
Niederreiter played well over six games in Bridgeport and will have nine more to play in New York before the Isles make a decision. Expect him to draw in on a scoring line.
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At this point we still don't know where Niederreiter fits in with the Isles. The rookie has yet to play in a regular season game after getting injured in the preseason. He could get the full nine games before the team makes a decision.
Nyquist will get every chance to succeed with the big club. He may be a big-time sleeper if he sticks with the Wings as he's impressed at every level.
Nyquist has clearly impressed team brass with four goals and nine points over nine games at the AHL. Look for him to get a shot on a scoring line.
Nyquist has clearly impressed team brass with four goals and nine points over nine games.
Niederreiter skating with linemates could be a good indication he is healthy. Considering John Tavares was absent from today's practice, it becomes a bit more difficult to asses the situation.
Niederreiter was on the bubble to stay in the NHL before his injury but may get sent back to Juniors due to rust. Stay tuned for a further update on the team's top prospect.
Scheifele loses his immediate fantasy hockey value with this demotion.
The sky is certainly the limit for Toews, who posted career highs in assists and points last season. At this point in his career, he should continue to improve, landing in the 35-goal, 75-point range. With so many question marks in the first round, the former 3rd overall pick certainly would not have been a reach.
Niederreiter was slated to start the season on the top line but won't due to this injury. Last season, the Swiss standout scored 41 goals and 70 points over 55 games with the Portland Winterhawks. Expect PA Parenteau to move back onto the top line for the time being.
