Foligno sustained an upper-body strain in a preseason game on Sept. 22 against Toronto and has not participated in a full practice since. He's worked with the team's power play units the last few days before the rest of the team has taken the ice but has done so while sporting a red non-contact jersey. He may miss the games over the weekend against Ottawa on Friday and in Pittsburgh on Saturday as well.

Drew Stafford will take Foligno's spot on the Sabres top-line.

The New York Rangers had a good night in beating the Flyers 3-2 because of Center Derick Brassard who had two goals and looked good last night. Brassard came over to New York in the Marian Gaborik trade last year and has seemed very much in place in New York. He could score 60 points this year depending on the ice time he gets.  Don't forget about him late in your draft....Young forward Sean Courtier had a goal for Philadelphia, and he is probably off most poolies radar, but we have high expectations for him, and think he can score 65+ points this season....Steve Mason had 20 saves in goal, so watch this situation as he is competing with Ray Emery for the starter's job in Philadelphia. It should be a tough fight....Marcus Foligno had 2 goals last night for Buffalo against a Columbus split squad. At 22, Foligno has not yet established himself in the NHL but he has offensive talent, so he could be a real sleeper.  He once scored 13 points in 14 games in 2011-2012....Young Mikhail Grigorenko had a goal for Buffalo. Keep an eye on this kid because he has tremendous upside potential....The other Columbus squad beat Minnesota 3-1. Niklas Backstrom had only 7 saves in goal for the Wild while allowing all 3 goals. His performance will be critical to Minnesota this year....Forward Nino Niederreiter scored the only goal for the Wild on the power play, and he did not look bad. He was a tremendous bust for the Islanders but now has a new life in Minnesota.  He is only 20 years old....Corey Crawford was in midseason form in goal for Chicago as he stopped all 19 shots he faced, as the Blackhawks shut out Detroit....Patrick Sharp had a goal for Chicago and he should get 30+ goals this season. The guy is very dependable....Defenseman Dennis Wideman had two goals last night for Calgary in a split squad game against the Islanders, but please don't expect that to happen a lot as this team is most likely going to struggle this year. He is at best a late round draft pick....Forward Curtis Glencross had a goal and two assists. We view him as a marginal pick....Michael Grabner had a goal for New York and he has a lot of ability.  If he could only play with more consistency.... Kevin Poulin had 14 saves out of 16 shots for the Islanders and is fighting Nabokov for the starter's job in New York. We expect Nabokov to win this battle....In a split squad game Calgary beat the Islanders 4-2.  John Tavares and Matt Moulson both scored for New York. Expect them both to have big years...

Pre-Season Fantasy Bits: The New York Rangers had a good night in beating the Flyers 3-2 because of Center Derick Brassard who had two goals and looked good last night. Brassard came over to New York in the Marian Gaborik trade last year and has seemed very much in place in New York. He could score 60 points this year depending on the ice time he gets.  Don't forget about him late in your draft....Young forward Sean Courtier had a goal for Philadelphia, and he is probably off most poolies radar, but we have high expectations for him, and think he can score 65+ points this season....Steve Mason had 20 saves in goal, so watch this situation as he is competing with Ray Emery for the starter's job in Philadelphia. It should be a tough fight....Marcus Foligno had 2 goals last night for Buffalo against a Columbus split squad. At 22, Foligno has not yet established himself in the NHL but he has offensive talent, so he could be a real sleeper.  He once scored 13 points in 14 games in 2011-2012....Young Mikhail Grigorenko had a goal for Buffalo. Keep an eye on this kid because he has tremendous upside potential....The other Columbus squad beat Minnesota 3-1. Niklas Backstrom had only 7 saves in goal for the Wild while allowing all 3 goals. His performance will be critical to Minnesota this year....Forward Nino Niederreiter scored the only goal for the Wild on the power play, and he did not look bad. He was a tremendous bust for the Islanders but now has a new life in Minnesota.  He is only 20 years old....Corey Crawford was in midseason form in goal for Chicago as he stopped all 19 shots he faced, as the Blackhawks shut out Detroit....Patrick Sharp had a goal for Chicago and he should get 30+ goals this season. The guy is very dependable....Defenseman Dennis Wideman had two goals last night for Calgary in a split squad game against the Islanders, but please don't expect that to happen a lot as this team is most likely going to struggle this year. He is at best a late round draft pick....Forward Curtis Glencross had a goal and two assists. We view him as a marginal pick....Michael Grabner had a goal for New York and he has a lot of ability.  If he could only play with more consistency.... Kevin Poulin had 14 saves out of 16 shots for the Islanders and is fighting Nabokov for the starter's job in New York. We expect Nabokov to win this battle....In a split squad game Calgary beat the Islanders 4-2.  John Tavares and Matt Moulson both scored for New York. Expect ...

St. Louis Blues defenseman Alex Pietrangelo came to terms on a 7-year contract ending what turned out to be a very short holdout. This is not only good news for Blues fans, but also fantasy owners who can expect the talented young d-man to not only lead the Blues back line but also challenge his previous career high in points of 51 back in 2011-2012. Training Camp Bits: Newly-signed Nazem Kadri getting an early look on Phil Kessel's line in Toronto. Meanwhile, Joffrey Lupul remains day-to-day with a back injury. Already?... In Montreal, veteran Daniel Briere is temporarily shifted to wing and is playing with Max Pacioretty and David Desharnais. I kinda like this one, because a proven scoring presence could do wonders for the talented youngsters... As expected, Boston newcomer Loui Eriksson is lining up with Patrice Bergeron and Brad Marchand to start camp.. My most interesting note from a fantasy point, would be Marcus Foligno playing with Thomas Vanek and Cody Hodgson. If this line sticks during the regular season, Foligno becomes fantasy relevant. Way too early, though.. A few injuries to mention- Jaromir Jagr left Devil's practice due to "soreness". Hey, it's tough being 40+ in the NHL. Washington's Brook Laich is day to day with a hip flexor injury. PrimePucks continues to bring you the NHL IN 30 every day in the month of September, bringing you in-depth team analysis for the upcoming season. Today we travel to the West Coast and tackle the Anaheim Ducks!  Don't forget to check back each and every day for the latest featured team! ***ATTENTION FANTASY HOCKEY LEAGUE COMMISSIONERS*** If you are the commissioner of an upcoming fantasy hockey league and will be holding a draft soon, PrimePucks has some goodies for you to distribute to your league members. Look even better to your league members by giving them free stuff.  Who doesn't like free stuff?  Contact cj@primepucks.com to find out more.

St. Louis Blues defenseman Alex Pietrangelo came to terms on a 7-year contract ending what turned out to be a very short holdout. This is not only good news for Blues fans, but also fantasy owners who can expect the talented young d-man to not only lead the Blues back line but also challenge his previous career high in points of 51 back in 2011-2012. Training Camp Bits: Newly-signed Nazem Kadri getting an early look on Phil Kessel's line in Toronto. Meanwhile, Joffrey Lupul remains day-to-day with a back injury. Already?... In Montreal, veteran Daniel Briere is temporarily shifted to wing and is playing with Max Pacioretty and David Desharnais. I kinda like this one, because a proven scoring presence could do wonders for the talented youngsters... As expected, Boston newcomer Loui Eriksson is lining up with Patrice Bergeron and Brad Marchand to start camp.. My most interesting note from a fantasy point, would be Marcus Foligno playing with Thomas Vanek and Cody Hodgson. If this line sticks during the regular season, Foligno becomes fantasy relevant. Way too early, though.. A few injuries to mention- Jaromir Jagr left Devil's practice due to "soreness". Hey, it's tough being 40+ in the NHL. Washington's Brook Laich is day to day with a hip flexor injury. PrimePucks continues to bring you the NHL IN 30 every day in the month of September, bringing you in-depth team analysis for the upcoming season. Today we travel to the West Coast and tackle the Anaheim Ducks!  Don't forget to check back each and every day for the latest featured team! ***ATTENTION FANTASY HOCKEY LEAGUE COMMISSIONERS*** If you are the commissioner of an upcoming fantasy hockey league and will be holding a draft soon, PrimePucks has some goodies for you to distribute to your league members. Look even better to your league members by giving them free stuff.  Who doesn't like free stuff?  Contact cj@primepucks.com to find out more.

The St. Louis Blues and Defenseman Alex Pietrangelo came to terms on a 7-year contract ending what turned out to be a very short holdout. This is not only good news for Blues fans, but also fantasy owners who can expect the talented young d-man to not only lead the Blues back line but also challenge his previous career high in points of 51 back in 2011-2012. Newly-signed Nazem Kadri getting an early look on Phil Kessel's line in Toronto. Meanwhile, Joffrey Lupul remains day-to-day with a back injury. Already?... In Montreal, veteran Daniel Briere is temporarily shifted to wing and is playing with Max Pacioretty and David Desharnais. I kinda like this one, because a proven scoring presence could do wonders for the talented youngsters... As expected, Boston newcomer Loui Eriksson is lining up with Patrice Bergeron and Brad Marchand to start camp.. My most intersting note from a fantasy point, would be Marcus Foligno playing with Thomas Vanek and Cody Hodgson. If this line sticks during the regular season, Foligno becomes fantasy relevant. Way too early, though.. A few injuries to mention- Jaromir Jagr left Devil's practice due to "soreness". Hey, it's tough being 40+ in the NHL. Washington's Brook Laich is day to day with a hip flexor injury. PrimePucks continues to bring you the NHL IN 30 every day in the month of September, bringing you in-depth team analysis for the upcoming season. Today we travel to the West Coast and tackle the Anaheim Ducks!  Don't forget to check back each and every day for the latest featured team! ***ATTENTION FANTASY HOCKEY LEAGUE COMMISSIONERS*** If you are the commissioner of an upcoming fantasy hockey league and will be holding a draft soon, PrimePucks has some goodies for you to distribute to your league members. Look even better to your league members by giving them free stuff.  Who doesn't like free stuff?  Contact cj@primepucks.com to find out more.

Newly-signed Nazem Kadri getting an early look on Phil Kessel's line in Toronto. Meanwhile, Joffrey Lupul remains day-to-day with a back injury. Already?... In Montreal, veteran Daniel Briere is temporarily shifted to wing and is playing with Max Pacioretty and David Desharnais. I kinda like this one, because a proven scoring presence could do wonders for the talented youngsters... As expected, Boston newcomer Loui Eriksson is lining up with Patrice Bergeron and Brad Marchand to start camp.. My most intersting note from a fantasy point, would be Marcus Foligno playing with Thomas Vanek and Cody Hodgson. If this line sticks during the regular season, Foligno becomes fantasy relevant. Way too early, though.. A few injuries to mention- Jaromir Jagr left Devil's practice due to "soreness". Hey, it's tough being 40+ in the NHL. Washington's Brook Laich is day to day with a hip flexor injury. PrimePucks continues to bring you the NHL IN 30 every day in the month of September, bringing you in-depth team analysis for the upcoming season. Today we travel to the West Coast and tackle the Anaheim Ducks!  Don't forget to check back each and every day for the latest featured team! ***ATTENTION FANTASY HOCKEY LEAGUE COMMISSIONERS*** If you are the commissioner of an upcoming fantasy hockey league and will be holding a draft soon, PrimePucks has some goodies for you to distribute to your league members.  Look even better to your league members by giving them free stuff.  Who doesn't like free stuff?  Contact cj@primepucks.com to find out more.

Foligno heads back to the minors with the Sabres out of the playoff hunt. He scored six goals and 13 points in 14 games.

ADD'EM-waiver wire pickups <p> Players who possibly can help your fantasy team this week.</p> plus sign.jpg OFF THE WAIVER WIRE: ADD'EM MARCH 25, 2012 1. MARCUS FOLIGNO LW, BUFFALO (6.8% owned) The streaking rookie has collected ten points in nine games since his callup from the AHL. He has clicked big-time on a line with Drew Stafford and Tyler Ennis. Last week, we focused on Stafford as our PRIME waiver-wire add, and his ownership has risen over 87.%. Ennis was already almost owned in all leagues, so you are probably only left with Foligno, who is the least famous but just as productive. If you need help on offense, pull the trigger. Buffalo is in the thick of the playoff race and Foligno has been a big reason why. 2. ANDREW SHAW C, CHICAGO (9.6% owned) read more