The good news is Carter's injury is not related to his surgically repaired foot. Check back for a further word on his status as he likely misses more than a game.
Jeff Carter News
If you own Carter, try to bench him for tonight's game. No word on who draws in but Derrick Brassard could have a chance to prove himself.
Carter will play tonight after missing 10 games due to his foot injury. Make sure to activate him and stick him in your lineup tonight.
Carter teased fantasy hockey owners yesterday by not getting back into the lineup. Expect a further update on his status before game time.
Tough break for Carter who seemed to suffer a setback during today's practice. He did manage three assists through his first five games but has since missed nine consecutive games.
Hold your horses on activating Carter as he may have suffered some sort of setback. Stay tuned for a further update.
Carter has only played in five games and is still looking for his first point as a Blue Jacket. Make sure you put him back in your lineup before tomorrow night's puck drop.
Carter has been out of the lineup for nine of the team's 14 games. He could return to the lineup on Thursday but stay tuned for a further update.
Major news on Carter, who has missed nine games. Make sure to check back on game day for a further update.
As expected, this injury has kept Carter sidelined indefinitely. He did manage three assists through his first five games but has since missed eight consecutive games.
If you own Carter, keep him on your bench until further notice.
Keep Carter on your team's IR until further notified. Prior to his injury, the team's number one center posted three assists over his first five games with the team.
Carter will definitely need a few days of skating before getting back into the lineup. Stay tuned for further news regarding his injury.
At this point, all three are doubtful to suit up tomorrow against the Red Wings.
Look for Derick Brassard to stay on the top line with Rick Nash and R.J. Umberger. Stay tuned for a further update on the wounded top liner.
Earlier in the preseason, we advised fantasy owners to be weary of Jeff Carter's achy foot. Following surgery to both feet, they simply are a target on the ice drawing the attention of his opposition. While he was day-to-day due to a bruised foot just a few weeks ago, according to Aaron Portzline of The Columbus Dispatch, via Twitter, he is likely out Tuesday due to a hairline fracture in his foot.
Carter was held out of yesterday's practice due to his bout with the flu. Look for him to not miss any game play as the team tries to get him back to 100 percent.
Carter is certainly a trooper, playing through the flu last night despite barely sleeping. Don't expect him to miss any playing time.
Carter taking warmups is an excellent indicator that he will play tonight. Stay tuned for an official update.
Sounds like Carter will be a game-time decision. Stay tuned for a further update.