Fantasy news and notes from around the National Hockey League:
Boston Bruins: Adam McQuaid will be a game-time decision for tonight’s game against the Carolina Hurricanes, according to Fluto Shinzawa of Bruins Blog. If McQuaid plays, Matt Bartkowski will be the healthy scratch. Center David Krejci has been ruled out for tonight and Tuukka Rask is expected to get his second start of the season in goal.
New Jersey Devils: Rich Chere of NJ.com reports that rookie defenseman Adam Larsson was back at practice today, while goaltender Martin Brodeur was missing.
Calgary Flames: According to Scott Cruickshank of Flames Insider, center Brendan Morrison looks ready to return to the line-up, causing a logjam at the forward ranks. The Flames now have 15 available forwards with the team.
Philadelphia Flyers: Sam Carchidi of Broad Street Bull says back-up goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky will get his first start of the season when the club tarvels to Ottawa on Tuesday.
New York Islanders: Goaltender Rick Dipietro has been cleared by team doctors and practiced with the club on Monday according to Kevin Schultz of NYI Point Blank.
Los Angeles Kings: Rich Hammond of LA Kings Insider reports that winger Dustin Penner participated in the morning skate, meaning he could be in the line-up for tonight’s home opener against the St. Louis Blues.
Chicago Blackhawks: The Chicago Tribune’s K.C. Johnson reports that winger Marian Hossa missed practice again on Monday, raising doubts that he’ll be in the line-up on Tuesday in Phoenix.
Florida Panthers: After a last-minute change of plans last night, rookie goalie Jacob Markstrom is expected to get his first career NHL start tonight against the Washington Capitals according to George Richards of On Frozen Pond.
Columbus Blue Jackets: According to Aaron Portzline of Puck Rakers, the Blue Jackets have placed center Jeff Carter on Injured Reserve with a hairline fracture in his foot, confirming suspicions that the prize free agent might be out longer than originally expected. Forward Cody Bass, recalled from Syracuse of the AHL, will make his Blue Jackets debut tonight.
New York Rangers: Pat Leonard of Blueshirts Blog confirms that defenseman Michael Sauer will not be in the line-up when the Rangers visit the Vancouver Canucks tonight.
Pittsburgh Penguins: As per Seth Rorabaugh of Empty Netters, the Penguins have recalled defenseman Brian Strait from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the AHL. The move was done for insurance in case defenseman Kris Letang faces supplemental discipline for his hit on Alexander Burmistrov in last night’s game against the Winnipeg Jets.
San Jose Sharks: Sharks coach Todd McLellan told David Pollack of Working the Corners that he expects winger Martin Havlat to play on Friday against the New Jersey Devils.
Washington Capitals: Katie Carrera of Capitals Insider reports the Capitals have recalled goaltender Dany Sabourin from the Hershey Bears of the AHL. This probably means Michal Neuvirth’s bruised foot is still causing him pain.
Vancouver Canucks: According to TSN, center Ryan Kesler will return to the Vancouver line-up tonight when the Canucks host the New York Rangers.