Mike Santorelli News

Santorelli continues to deal with VISA/immigration issues and will not be in the lineup for a second straight game.

Santorelli is unlikely to play because of VISA/immigration issues after being traded from the Maple Leafs. If he doesn’t end up play tonight, expect him to play on Thursday.

Santorelli, 29, was originally a sixth round pick of the Predators back in 2004. He spent the first three years of his career with the Nashville organization before heading to Florida, Winnipeg, Vancouver and then finally landing with the Maple Leafs this season. In 57 games he has registered 11 goals and 18 assists (29 points) in 57 games.

The estimated recovery time for Santorelli is 5-6 months. He is a pending unrestricted free agent at the end of the season.

Santorelli reportedly left the arena in a sling after getting in injured in Thursday's loss to the Coyotes. Santorelli enjoyed some early success this season, but has just one goal in his last nine games and has found himself on the fourth line in the Canucks most recent games. Monitor his status prior to Saturday's contest.

Santorelli was moved there early in the second period in Tuesday's 3-2 OT win over the New Jersey Devils, scored the OT winner and finished the game plus-3. Santorelli skated with the twins in practice Wednesday. “He doesn't make a lot of mistakes and he's scoring goals, too, so he's been a great surprise,” said Daniel of Santorelli. “I mean, I knew he was good but he's been really good. I like his game. He's such a smart player." With Alex Burrows out, Santorelli is getting a shot with the twins. Anyone that plays with the twins definitely gets a boost in fantasy value.

Santorelli is a pending UFA at the end of the season and a good shootout guy, but not fantasy relevant.

Santorelli has two goals and one assist in 23 games this season.

Santorelli is once again a healthy scratch. He scored nine goals and 11 points through 60 games.

Santorelli is once again a healthy scratch. He scored nine goals and 11 points through 60 games.

Don't expect any of these three to play tomorrow against the Islanders. Through 60 games, Santorelli has nine goals and 11 points.

Santorelli is expected to draw out for tonight's game. Through 60 games, he has nine goals and 11 points.

Santorelli is once again a healthy scratch. He has nine goals and 11 points in 59 games.

Santorelli is probably a healthy scratch again. He has nine goals and 11 points in 59 games.

Santorelli is probably a healthy scratch again. He has nine goals and 11 points in 59 games.

Santorelli draws out for tonight's game. He has nine goals and 11 points in 59 games.

Santorelli is once again a healthy scratch. He has nine goals and 11 points in 57 games.

Santorelli moves down to center the fourth line. Despite scoring 20 goals last seaosn he has just seven through 47 games.

Playing on the fourth line for the last few games, it is no secret that Santorelli is not a favored player. He has just five goals and seven points in 37 games despite playing in mostly offensive situations most of the year.

Playing on the fourth line for the last few games, it is no secret that Santorelli is not a favored player. He has just five goals and seven points in 37 games despite playing in mostly offensive situations most of the year.