Scott has registered two goals, two assists and 85 PIMS in 27 games with St. John’s after being acquired from Arizona. It looks like the 2016 All-Star will finish the season with Montreal.
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Scott is not fantasy relevant having scored just three goals and one assist in 38 games with the Sharks last season. He will likely go unclaimed and be sent to the AHL.
Scott has served his four game suspension and can be in the lineup tonight vs. the Jets. He has one goal, one assist and minus-2 rating and 24 PIMS in 15 games this season.
Scott was suspended for striking Ducks forward Tim Jackman in the jaw in Monday’s loss. Jackman was briefly knocked unconscious but eventually left the ice with assistance and didn’t return to the game. He is eligible to return to the lineup on January 5th in Winnipeg.
The Sabres will give Tallinder the night off after playing in the Olympics. Scott will play his regular position on the blueline for the first time this season.
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Scott had already missed three contests after being banned indefinitely last week ahead of his hearing. "Although this is not an elbow to the head, the follow-through that occurs after contact indicates to us a significant level of force delivered on this illegal check to the head," Shanahan said. "It's important to note that Eriksson does not materially change the position of his body or head just prior to or simultaneously with the hit.
At 5:49 of the third period, Scott came across the ice and hit Eriksson in the neutral zone after Eriksson had moved the puck. Scott received a five-minute major for charging, as well a five-minute fighting major for an altercation with Boston's Adam McQuaid that followed the play. Eriksson received assistance leaving the ice and did not return. The Bruins announced after the game that he would be staying in Buffalo overnight for observation, but was expected to return to Boston on Thursday.
Scott could draw back into the lineup tonight. The enforcer has no points and a fight through six games with the Rangers.
Scott is a healthy scratch for tonight's tilt. He has no points and a fight in six games.
Due to all the injuries, it looks like Scott gets back into the lineup. He has no points and a fight in six games with the team.
Scott stays in the lineup against the division rivals. He has no points in three games with the Rangers
If Callahan can play, Scott draws out. He has no points in three games with the Rangers
Scott will play his second game with the Rangers, and do so as a forward. The big man had no points in his first game on Broadway.
Expect Scott to play on the fourth line tonight. The 6'8" enforcer has an assist and 44 PIM in 29 games.
Scott is practicing at the forward position this morning but likely will be used as a swing man for the remainder of the season. The 6'8" enforcer has an assist and 44 PIM in 29 games.
Scott gives the Rangers a legitimate enforcer. He has an assist and 48 PIM through 29 games.
Expect Scott to play on the fourth line tonight. He has one assist and 44 PIM in 26 games.