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| Logan Couture has been recalled by the Sharks from AHL Worcester, according to TSN. |
Our View: Couture is a top prospect among centers, but won't likely see enough ice time to make an impact during his latest stint in San Jose.
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| Chris Lee has been sent to AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton by the Penguins, according to TSN. |
Our View: Lee lacks size for a defenseman, but could see action at some point this season if the Penguins suffer injuries.
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| Kevin Porter has been sent down to AHL San Antonio by the Coyotes, according to TSN. |
Our View: Porter is a future star, but needs more seasoning in the minors before he can make an impact with the Coyotes.
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| Shean Donovan could be out for the rest of 2009-10 after injuring his knee on Thursday night, according to Ottawa Sun. |
Our View: At the very least he has a torn MCL, though the team believes he may have also torn his ACL. He has just three points in 12 contests this season.
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| Nathan Smith has been called back up the Wild from the AHL. |
Our View: In an earlier six-game call-up, Smith tallied zero points and a negative-three rating in six games.
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| James Neal has been suspended two games for his thundering hit on Carolina's Derek Dorsett on Thursday night, according to TSN's Darren Dreger. |
Our View: No small loss for Dallas, as the second-year Neal is in the midst of a breakout season, tallying 22 points in 19 games. He is next eligible to play on Wednesday against the Blues.
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| Bryan Rodney has been sent back to the AHL. |
Our View: He was with the team for ten days. He has two assists in five games this season.
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| Arron Asham (strained oblique) has resumed skating, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer. |
Our View: He has only missed one game to this point, but almost certainly will not play tonight. He is day-to-day, with Monday against the Avalanche seeming most likely for his return.
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| Simon Gagne has begun skating for the first time since undergoing hernia surgery on November 3, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer. |
Our View: The team is expecting him back in mid-to-late December. Gagne is a point-a-game player, and should provide a huge second half boost to the middling Flyers.
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| Dainius Zubrus could have a broken leg, according to the Newark Star-Ledger. |
Our View: Zubrus is leaving the team during its current road trip, and coming back to New Jersey for testing. His shin guard was shattered on Thursday night by a shot from Kevin Klein of the Predators. He has seven points in 20 games this season.
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| Daniel Larsson has been sent back to Grand Rapids of the AHL, according to the Detroit News. |
Our View: Chris Osgood is over his bout with the flu. Larsson will only be back with the club if Osgood or Jimmy Howard suffer injury.
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| Chris Osgood will start on goal on Friday for the first time since November 7, according to the Detroit News. |
Our View: He has been battling the flu. Jimmy Howard is expected to man the net Saturday against the Canadiens.
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| Daniel Sedin (broken foot) was "skating hard and without pain" on Thursday, but will not return until Sunday, according to the Vancouver Province. |
Our View: He was originally expected to return Friday. Although it is entirely possible his return could be pushed back yet again, it's worth the risk to start him in weekly leagues next week.
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| Out for the entire season to this point with a torn rotator cuff, Pavol Demitra will begin to skate on Friday, according to the Vancouver Province. |
Our View: Demitra is still a fairly accomplished scorer when healthy, and can usually be counted on for more than a point every two games. He has no set return date.
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| Kirk Maltby (flu) will return to the Red Wings lineup on Friday, according to the Detroit News. |
Our View: Maltby has not played since November 11. In 13 games this season, he has five points, though he has not exceeded 11 points in a season since 2003-04.
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| Mike Smith struggled again on Thursday as the Lightning fell to the Ducks 4-3. Smith allowed four goals on 27 shots in the loss. |
Our View: Smith was coming off an excellent 30-save performance against the Coyotes, but he wasn't nearly as good tonight. It has been a rough year for Smith, and he has lost much of his fantasy value.
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| Steve Stamkos scored goal number 14 on the season Thursday in the Lightning's 4-3 overtime loss to the Ducks. |
Our View: The youngster has emerged as a star in his second season, as he has 22 points in 19 games. He is an elite talent, so expect him to be a top-notch fantasy performer the rest of the season.
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