Hartman (undisclosed) is out indefinitely.
Hartman cracked the Blackhawks’ opening night roster, but only lasted four periods before getting hurt in Friday’s loss to the Predators. Look for Dennis Rasmussen to be in the lineup on Saturday.
Minnesota Wild News
Goalie Start
Fleury was the first goalie off of the ice at the Penguins' morning skate; expected to start.
Fleury was outstanding in the Penguins’ season opener, stopping 39 of 41 shots in a shootout win over the Capitals. With Matt Murray sidelined, Fleury is getting a chance to re-solidify himself as the Penguins’ No.1 option. He will get another chance tonight with a sub-par Ducks team coming to town. Fleury was 12-9-2 with a 2.49 GAA and .919 SV% vs. the Western Conference last year.
Goalie Start
Fleury will start the Penguins' season opener vs. the Capitals.
Fleury had a strong 2015-16 season, winning 35 of his 58 games with a 2.29 GAA and .921 SV%. However, it was Matt Murray who led the Penguins to the Stanley Cup and will challenge Fleury for starts once he is healthy. Fleury has been a staple of consistency over his career, having won at least 30 games in the last seven consecutive full 82-game seasons. He might not start as many games as he is used to, but he will win more often than not.
Line Change
Hartman to make Blackhawks out of training camp.
Hartman has the unenviable task of trying to replaced the beloved Andrew Shaw in Chicago. The former first round pick (30th overall in 2013) had 35 points (15G / 20A) in 61 games with Rockford (AHL) last season and one assist in three NHL games. He is expected to make the team and start on a hybrid checking/scoring line with Marcus Kruger and Marian Hossa.
The Capitals signed Marcus Johansson to a three-year deal worth $13.75 ($4.58M AAV).
Johansson, 25, has settled in nicely with the Capitals since they drafted him 24th overall in 2009. He had 46 points (17G / 29A) in 74 games last year, continuing his consistent mid-40’s point production. At just 25, there is room for him to grow into a mid-50’s player, especially in an explosive Capitals’ offence. Draft him as the player he has been with room for upside.
The Sabres signed Marcus Foligno to a one-year contract worth $2.25 million on July 14th.
Since breaking into the NHL in 2011-12, Foligno has seen his point-production rise a little bit in each season, reaching 23 points (10G / 13A) in 75 games last year. Still not great production from the 24-year-old, but another one-year deal should motivate him for more in 2016-17.
The Devils re-signed Jon Merrill to a two-year deal worth $2.275 million ($1.137M AAV).
Merrill, 24, has spent the last three years with the Devils and with this signing will be with them for at least two more seasons. He is coming off of a disappointing year, having totalled just five points (1G / 4A) in 47 games, giving him 30 points (5G / 25A) in 165 career NHL games.
Goalie Start
Johansson (upper-body) missed Tuesday’s practice, but is available for Game 4 on Wednesday.
Fleury (concussion) will be a game-time decision for Game 2.
Fleury missed Game 1 of the series and Jeff Zatkoff played very well in his absence. With Zatkoff’s performance the Penguins could go back to him to give Fleury another few days off, but Fleury was on the ice for Friday’s practice, so monitor his status when warmups get underway at 2:30 p.m. ET.
Goalie Start
Fleury (concussion) will be a game-time decision.
Fleury missed the final five games of the regular season with a concussion, but he practiced at the start of the week and practiced in the starter’s crease this morning. He was also the first goalie off of the ice, so all signs are pointing towards him returning tonight. He is officially listed as a game-time decision, so monitor his status when the Penguins hit the ice for warmups at 7:30 p.m. ET. Fleury was 3-1-0 with a 1.97 GAA and .922 SV% in four starts vs. the Rangers this season.
Fleury (concussion) remains day-to-day; questionable for Game 1.
Fleury practiced again on Tuesday but he status for Wednesday’s series opener remains uncertain. Matt Murray is also day-to-day with an upper-body injury, so if Fleury can’t go in Game 1, look for Jeff Zatkoff to get the nod.
Fleury (concussion) returned to practice on Monday.
Fleury missed the final five games of the regular season with a concussion, but he was on the ice this morning and is working his way back. Fleury’s fill-in, Matt Murray, left Saturday’s game with an injury, so the Penguins’ goalie situation is up in the air right now. If Fleury can continue to practice and is feeling better, he could be ready for Game 1 on Wednesday.
Bogosian (lower-body) will not play on Saturday.
Bogosian suffered a lower-body injury in the Sabres loss to the Blue Jackets on Friday. Bogosian is expected to be replaced by Casey Nelson.
Zuccarello (lower-body) will not play Saturday vs. the Red Wings.
Zucarello missed the Rangers practice on Friday and will be held out of the lineup on Saturday. The Rangers have already clinched a playoff spot, so they will give Zuccarello the night off, hoping he will be ready for Game 1 of the playoffs.
Spurgeon (lower-body) is expected to return to the Wild lineup on Tuesday.
Spurgeon missed the last two games with a lower-body injury, but is expected to be back in vs. the Sharks. Monitor his status during the morning skate, but expect him to draw back in alongside Ryan Suter. Spurgeon has 11 goals and 18 assists (29 points) in 75 games this season.
Goalie Start
Fleury will start Thursday vs. Nashville.
Fleury gave up two goals on 27 shots in the Penguins win in New York on Sunday. Fleury got Tuesday night off, but will get back in goal tonight vs. Nashville. Fleury is an impressive 8-3-0 with a 2.09 GAA and .916 SV% in March. In his first start against the Predators, Fleury stopped 38 of 39 shots in a 2-1 OT win.