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Scott Clemmensen, New Jersey Devils - Clemmensen is the probable starter for Thursday's game against the Rangers, reports the Newark Star-Ledger.
Rick DiPietro, New York Islanders - DiPietro is the probable starter for Thursday's game against the Penguins, reports the New York Newsday. He practiced yesterday and indicated that his sore knee felt fine.
Martin Gerber, Carolina Hurricanes - Gerber is the probable starter for Thursday's game against the Maple Leafs, reports the Raleigh News-Observer.
Kevin Weekes, New York Rangers - Weekes is the probable starter for Thursday's game against the Devils, reports the New York Post. It goes without saying that this is Weekes' most important start this season as he must play well if he wants to turn aside the challenge from rookie Henrik Lundqvist, who didn't have his usual sensational game last time out against the Canadiens. If Weekes plays well and/or wins, we don't see any reason why coach Tom Renney won't stick with him.
Robert Esche, Philadelphia Flyers - Esche is the probable starter for Thursday's game against the Capitals, reports the Philadelphia Inquirer & Daily News. He practiced yesterday and reported no problems with his groin.
John Grahame, Tampa Bay Lightning - Grahame is the probable starter for Thursday's game against the Senators, reports the St. Petersburg-Times. Sean Burke is still nursing a groin injury.
Chris Osgood, Detroit Red Wings - Osgood is the probable starter for Thursday's game against the Oilers, reports the Detroit Free Press.
Martin Prusek, Columbus Blue Jackets - Prusek is the probable starter for Thursday's game against the Flames, reports the Columbus Post-Dispatch.
Sebastien Caron, Pittsburgh Penguins - Caron is the probable starter for Thursday's game against the Islanders, reports the Pittsburgh Tribune. Jocelyn Thibault appears to be in the doghouse and Caron is getting all the starts. Wonder how Marc-Andre Fleury feels about all this?
Jason LaBarbera, Los Angeles Kings - LaBarbera is the probable starter for Thursday's game against the Coyotes. Though LaBarbera started last night and played fairly well in a 6-3 win over the Stars, coach Andy Murray said that the goaltending decisions will be made on a day-to-day basis. To that end, he hadn't decided on a starter for tonight's game as he wanted to break down last night's video and talk to LaBarbera to see how he is feeling. If we can get an update on this situation later tonight, we'll be sure to post it.
Roberto Luongo, Florida Panthers - Luongo is the probable starter for Thursday's game against the Bruins.
Hannu Toivonen, Boston Bruins - Toivonen is the probable starter for Thursday's game against the Panthers.
Olaf Kolzig, Washington Capitals - Kolzig is the probable starter for Thursday's game against the Flyers.
Ed Belfour, Toronto Maple Leafs - Belfour is the probable starter for Thursday's game against the Hurricanes.
Dominik Hasek, Ottawa Senators - Hasek is the probable starter for Thursday's game against the Lightning.
Jean-Sebastien Giguere, Anaheim Mighty Ducks - Giguere is the probable starter for Thursday's game against the Avalanche.
David Aebischer, Colorado Avalanche - Aebischer is the probable starter for Thursday's game against the Mighty Ducks.
Jussi Markkanen, Edmonton Oilers - Markkanen is the probable starter for Thursday's game against the Red Wings.
Miikka Kiprusoff, Calgary Flames - Kiprusoff is the probable starter for Thursday's game against the Blue Jackets.
Curtis Joseph, Phoenix Coyotes - Joseph is the probable starter for Thursday's game against the Kings.
Marty Turco, Dallas Stars - Turco did not start for a second straight game yesterday against the Kings, reports the Dallas Morning News. He isn't injured as it was just coach Dave Tippett's way of trying to shake up his slumping team. Considering Johan Hedberg's poor performance yesterday, expect Turco back in net on Friday.
Manny Legace, Detroit Red Wings - Legace's knee injury isn't as serious as first thought and he will probably only miss one week of action, reports the Detroit News. He definitely won't dress for tonight's game against the Oilers and will probably skip the two games this weekend but should be able to return immediately after that. Chris Osgood will start in Legace's absence while recalled Jimmy Howard will back him up.
Ryan Miller, Buffalo Sabres - Miller broke his thumb during yesterday's morning skate and was unable to make his start against the Senators, reports the AP. In fact, the worst part is that the injury is expected to keep the youngster sidelined for around six weeks. Martin Biron and Mika Noronen will handle duties in Miller's absence but they both looked quite terrible in last night's 10-4 loss to the Senators. However, with every injury comes an opportunity for someone else and this is the perfect opportunity for Biron and Noronen to raise their respective trade values as they should get decent playing time for the remainder of 2005.
Martin Brodeur, New Jersey Devils - Brodeur was on the ice yesterday for a very light workout, reports the Bergen Record. He did not face any shots and didn't even have his equipment on as he recovers from a knee injury. With backup Scott Clemmensen playing well in his absence, Brodeur isn't about to rush back and re-aggravate the injury. He may be able to play this weekend if all goes well, but next week is probably more like it at this time. Andrew Raycroft, Boston Bruins - Raycroft worked out with his teammates for half of practice yesterday and is improving in his rehabilitation from a hamstring strain, reports the Boston Globe. The next step for him is to participate in some reaction drills so it's best to consider him doubtful for tonight's game against the Panthers.
Great stuff!
Scott Clemmensen, New Jersey Devils - Clemmensen is the probable starter for Thursday's game against the Rangers, reports the Newark Star-Ledger.
Rick DiPietro, New York Islanders - DiPietro is the probable starter for Thursday's game against the Penguins, reports the New York Newsday. He practiced yesterday and indicated that his sore knee felt fine.
Martin Gerber, Carolina Hurricanes - Gerber is the probable starter for Thursday's game against the Maple Leafs, reports the Raleigh News-Observer.
Kevin Weekes, New York Rangers - Weekes is the probable starter for Thursday's game against the Devils, reports the New York Post. It goes without saying that this is Weekes' most important start this season as he must play well if he wants to turn aside the challenge from rookie Henrik Lundqvist, who didn't have his usual sensational game last time out against the Canadiens. If Weekes plays well and/or wins, we don't see any reason why coach Tom Renney won't stick with him.
Robert Esche, Philadelphia Flyers - Esche is the probable starter for Thursday's game against the Capitals, reports the Philadelphia Inquirer & Daily News. He practiced yesterday and reported no problems with his groin.
John Grahame, Tampa Bay Lightning - Grahame is the probable starter for Thursday's game against the Senators, reports the St. Petersburg-Times. Sean Burke is still nursing a groin injury.
Chris Osgood, Detroit Red Wings - Osgood is the probable starter for Thursday's game against the Oilers, reports the Detroit Free Press.
Martin Prusek, Columbus Blue Jackets - Prusek is the probable starter for Thursday's game against the Flames, reports the Columbus Post-Dispatch.
Sebastien Caron, Pittsburgh Penguins - Caron is the probable starter for Thursday's game against the Islanders, reports the Pittsburgh Tribune. Jocelyn Thibault appears to be in the doghouse and Caron is getting all the starts. Wonder how Marc-Andre Fleury feels about all this?
Jason LaBarbera, Los Angeles Kings - LaBarbera is the probable starter for Thursday's game against the Coyotes. Though LaBarbera started last night and played fairly well in a 6-3 win over the Stars, coach Andy Murray said that the goaltending decisions will be made on a day-to-day basis. To that end, he hadn't decided on a starter for tonight's game as he wanted to break down last night's video and talk to LaBarbera to see how he is feeling. If we can get an update on this situation later tonight, we'll be sure to post it.
Roberto Luongo, Florida Panthers - Luongo is the probable starter for Thursday's game against the Bruins.
Hannu Toivonen, Boston Bruins - Toivonen is the probable starter for Thursday's game against the Panthers.
Olaf Kolzig, Washington Capitals - Kolzig is the probable starter for Thursday's game against the Flyers.
Ed Belfour, Toronto Maple Leafs - Belfour is the probable starter for Thursday's game against the Hurricanes.
Dominik Hasek, Ottawa Senators - Hasek is the probable starter for Thursday's game against the Lightning.
Jean-Sebastien Giguere, Anaheim Mighty Ducks - Giguere is the probable starter for Thursday's game against the Avalanche.
David Aebischer, Colorado Avalanche - Aebischer is the probable starter for Thursday's game against the Mighty Ducks.
Jussi Markkanen, Edmonton Oilers - Markkanen is the probable starter for Thursday's game against the Red Wings.
Miikka Kiprusoff, Calgary Flames - Kiprusoff is the probable starter for Thursday's game against the Blue Jackets.
Curtis Joseph, Phoenix Coyotes - Joseph is the probable starter for Thursday's game against the Kings.
Marty Turco, Dallas Stars - Turco did not start for a second straight game yesterday against the Kings, reports the Dallas Morning News. He isn't injured as it was just coach Dave Tippett's way of trying to shake up his slumping team. Considering Johan Hedberg's poor performance yesterday, expect Turco back in net on Friday.
Manny Legace, Detroit Red Wings - Legace's knee injury isn't as serious as first thought and he will probably only miss one week of action, reports the Detroit News. He definitely won't dress for tonight's game against the Oilers and will probably skip the two games this weekend but should be able to return immediately after that. Chris Osgood will start in Legace's absence while recalled Jimmy Howard will back him up.
Ryan Miller, Buffalo Sabres - Miller broke his thumb during yesterday's morning skate and was unable to make his start against the Senators, reports the AP. In fact, the worst part is that the injury is expected to keep the youngster sidelined for around six weeks. Martin Biron and Mika Noronen will handle duties in Miller's absence but they both looked quite terrible in last night's 10-4 loss to the Senators. However, with every injury comes an opportunity for someone else and this is the perfect opportunity for Biron and Noronen to raise their respective trade values as they should get decent playing time for the remainder of 2005.
Martin Brodeur, New Jersey Devils - Brodeur was on the ice yesterday for a very light workout, reports the Bergen Record. He did not face any shots and didn't even have his equipment on as he recovers from a knee injury. With backup Scott Clemmensen playing well in his absence, Brodeur isn't about to rush back and re-aggravate the injury. He may be able to play this weekend if all goes well, but next week is probably more like it at this time. Andrew Raycroft, Boston Bruins - Raycroft worked out with his teammates for half of practice yesterday and is improving in his rehabilitation from a hamstring strain, reports the Boston Globe. The next step for him is to participate in some reaction drills so it's best to consider him doubtful for tonight's game against the Panthers.
