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PHI Carcillo Won’t Be Suspended

03/12/2010 6:42 PM - 

Daniel Carcillo won’t be suspended for shoving linesman Greg Devorski during Thursday’s game against Boston.

TSN


Analysis: 

Carcillo received a ten-minute misconduct for pushing Devorski as the linesman was trying to separate Carcillo and Matt Hunwick.

LOS Williams Activated From IR

03/12/2010 3:18 PM - 

The Los Angeles Kings have activated winger Justin Williams from injured reserve.

Canadian Press


Analysis: 

Williams enjoyed some success on the Kings’ top line with Anze Kopitar and Ryan Smyth (24 points in 33 games) before his leg was broken in late December. He wouldn’t be a bad option to take a chance on in deeper formats.

VAN Bieksa Likely Back This Weekend

03/12/2010 2:52 PM - 

Canucks GM Mike Gillis said that Kevin Bieksa will likely return to the Canucks’ lineup on Saturday against Ottawa or Sunday against Calgary.

TEAM 1040


Analysis: 

You should be safe to activate Bieksa in weekly formats next week. Also, check for his availability on the waiver wire.

CHI Huet To Start Saturday

03/12/2010 2:35 PM - 

Blackhawks coach Joel Quenneville said that Cristobal Huet will start in goal for the Blackhawks on Saturday in Philadelphia. Quenneville also said there’s a good chance that Antti Niemi will start Sunday against Washington.

Chicago Blackhawks


Analysis: 

Huet is a good bet to earn a win every time he plays for the first-place Blackhawks, but his inconsistency between the pipes means that he should not be considered an elite fantasy option.

CBS Nash Out For Saturday

03/12/2010 2:32 PM - 

Rick Nash has been ruled out for Saturday’s game against St. Louis.

St. Louis Post-Dispatch


Analysis: 

Nash has missed the past couple games with a lower-body injury. Look for another option at left wing for a busy Saturday.

MIN Burns Out Again Friday

03/12/2010 2:15 PM - 

Brent Burns will be out again for Friday’s game against Buffalo because of a hip injury.

Minneapolis Star-Tribune


Analysis: 

Judging by the number of injuries that Burns has suffered over the past couple seasons, he’s been more of a hassle than a benefit for fantasy owners.

NYR Avery A Healthy Scratch Friday

03/12/2010 1:03 PM - 

Sean Avery will be a healthy scratch for the Rangers on Friday against Atlanta.

New York Post


Analysis: 

Rangers coach John Tortorella said that Avery was “not engaged enough” in his play recently. Expect the demotion to be temporary, although Tortorella and Avery have not always seen eye to eye.

CAR Sutter Leaves Thursday’s Game

03/12/2010 1:00 PM - 

Brandon Sutter left Thursday’s game in the first period against Pittsburgh with a leg injury.

Raleigh News & Observer


Analysis: 

Sutter got his leg tangled with Kris Letang, and he fell into the boards. Canes coach Paul Maurice didn’t think the injury was serious.

OTT Leclaire To Start Saturday

03/12/2010 12:56 PM - 

Expect Pascal Leclaire to start in goal for the Senators on Saturday against Vancouver.

Ottawa Citizen


Analysis: 

Senators coach Cory Clouston did not announce this, but he mentioned at the start of the three-game road trip that both goalies would play. Brian Elliott has started both games on the road trip thus far.

LOS Bernier Likely Starter Friday

03/12/2010 12:47 PM - 

Jonathan Bernier will likely start in goal for the Kings on Friday against Dallas.

Los Angeles Times


Analysis: 

Jonathan Quick has left the Kings to be with his wife for the birth of their first child. Quick should be back soon, so don’t expect Bernier to be up with the Kings very long.