A. Kostitsyn out long-Term

[WALKER]

Looks like he should be back next week.

http://www.rotowire.com/Andrei-Kosti...0392-spnhl.htm

[ericdaoust]

It's gonna be an interesting week. Lots of factors will come into play and it's going to be like an artificial start of a new season. Some will be tired post-olympics, others will fuel the momentum into a hot streak. And for the non-olympians, two weeks off could positively or negatively affect their games as well.

[ross10019]

It's gonna be an interesting week. Lots of factors will come into play and it's going to be like an artificial start of a new season. Some will be tired post-olympics, others will fuel the momentum into a hot streak. And for the non-olympians, two weeks off could positively or negatively affect their games as well.

You said it, I've got the 1st week of our playoffs starting Monday and t's really tough to figure out who to play. For example, I've got Demitra coming off a phenomenal showing, but will he be on the PP and (at least) the 2nd line in Vancouver? Is Getzlaf's ankle just fine? Do I start one of Horton or AK46, or both, even though they've been out of action for 6 weeks now? Tough questions indeed.

[MinorityReport]

AK playing tonight, late news but good news.

[agentzero]

He did. 15.38 of IT including 1.42 on the PP and 2 shots is the statline. He looked ok. The legs weren't there but the timing was. His hands and head were fine, but he understandably lacked some jump and some speed, due to the nature of his injury + the time off. He'll pick it up slowly. Big game tonight...