The NHL has made a new offer to the NHLPA in an attempt in ending the NHL lockout. Both sides will review the proposal today and if there is any common ground, a meeting can be set up for Sunday. More info as we get it.. Keep your eye on Detroit's second round pick from 2011, Xavier Ouellet. The hot-shot defenseman recorded two assists in Canada's 6-3 victory over Slovakia at the World Junior Championships and has been showing off his tremendous offensive skills in the QMJHL all season long. He could make the jump to the pros sooner than later as the Nicklas Lidstrom void in Detroit still needs to be filled. If young Brendan Smith doesn't get the job done, Ouellet should be next in line for an opportunity to be the Wing's power play quarterback of the future. He should be on all keeper league fantasy radars. Happy birthdays to D Filip Kuba and LW George Parros!

Kuba will be looked at to replace Garrison's void on the powerplay.

Kuba stays in the lineup. He scored six goals and 31 points in 71 games this season.

Kuba gets back into the lineup and starts on the top pairing. The Czech defender scored two goals and eight points through 24 games and should have been seen as a fringe option on the blue line.

If you own Kuba, slot him back into your lineup. The Czech defender scored two goals and eight points through 24 games and should have been seen as a fringe option on the blue line.

Good sign that both players are taking contact. The Czech defender scored two goals and eight points through 24 games and should have been seen as a fringe option on the blue line.

The veteran has not played since November 29th and should add some offense to the Sens blue line. The Czech defender scored two goals and eight points through 24 games and should have been seen as a fringe option on the blue line.

Despite taking the ice, Kuba won't play tomorrow against the Pens. Expect the Sens defense to remain the same as their Wednesday loss against the Bruins.

Kuba should be ready to draw in tomorrow night against the Pens. The veteran has not played since November 29th and should add some offense to the Sens blue line. The Czech defender scored two goals and eight points through 24 games and should have been seen as a fringe option on the blue line.

Either veteran's return will add a boost to the Sens' blue line. The Czech defender scored two goals and eight points through 24 games and should have been seen as a fringe option on the blue line.