Wednesday, October 08, 2014

Minor Injury Updates on Opening Day

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Dany Heatley F Stacey C. Not skating on Monday, doubtful for opener.
Cam Fowler D Wilton Skated by himself before practice on Monday, status for opening night still in the air.
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David Krejci F Benson Expected to miss the first three games of the regular season, while being on the IR.
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John Gaudreau F Wilton Expected to be in the line-up, skated on Tuesday after missing Monday to the flu.
Sean Monahan F Troy Game time decision with the flu.
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Jarome Iginla F Leo Fully expected to be ready to go from his ankle injury.
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Ryan Johansen F Grant Questionable for opening night, as fitness and lack of practice is a question mark.
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Kari Lehtonen G Benson Appears to be ready to go for opening night.  No lingering issues from his concussion.
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Tomas Tatar F Dale C. Tatar was skating on Monday, still a possible return for opening night, assuming all the concussion tests have been passed.
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David Perron F Stacey C. Missed the team's last preseason game with a rib injury, but it sounds like he should be good to go for opening night.
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Marian Gaborik F Stacey M. Was preserved on the weekend to help ensure that he is in the opening night line-up for the Kings.  Expect him there.
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PA Parenteau F Allan Expected to play on Wednesday night, despite a lower-body injury in the last preseason game.  Injury considered minor.
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Travis Zajac F Allan Minor injury in the week, not considered serious at all, fully expected to dress on Thursday night.
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Wayne Simmonds F Brenda Ready to go for opening night, expected to be in the line-up.
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Olli Maatta D Cam Fully expect him in the line-up, coming off his shoulder injury.
Evgeni Malkin F Leo Player says 50-50 chance of being in the line-up, coach says 99% chance... expect him in.
Chris Kunitz F Tony Missed out on a practice with the flu, should be expected for Thursday's opener.
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Jonathan Drouin F Dale C. Starting the year on the IR, but it doesn't sound like he will miss many games.  Back at practice already, still no-contact, but close to being back 100%.
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Phil Kessel F Tony Fully expected to be in the Toronto line-up tonight, despite some issues at practice on the weekend.
Cody Franson D Cam Won't play in the opener, but will likely draw in on the weekend.
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Mike Green D Troy Still listed as questionable for opening night, but if he misses, it won't be long before he is back in the line-up.
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Kevin Bieksa D Dale B. Traveled with the team to Calgary, is a game time decision to go with an upper-body injury.
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Dustin Byfuglien F Tony Practicing in the week, so he should be expected in the line-up on opening night, which goes on Thursday.

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