Pierre-Marc Bouchard C FA Sat 3/9/13 8:44 AM
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There's a chance Pierre-Marc Bouchard could be healthy scratch for Saturday's game against the Predators.
There's no official word from the team yet, but Cal Clutterbuck skated in Bouchard's usual spot alongside Dany Heatley and Kyle Brodziak in practice Friday, suggesting he might be watching Saturday's game from the press box.
Pierre-Marc Bouchard C FA Thu 2/21/13 5:41 PM
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Pierre-Marc Bouchard will dress Thursday after missing the team's last game with the flu.
He will join Kyle Brodziak and Cal Clutterbuck on the team's third line. Bouchard has two goals and one assist in 13 games this campaign.
Pierre-Marc Bouchard C FA Sun 2/17/13 9:14 AM
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There's a chance that Pierre-Marc Bouchard is not in Sunday's lineup for the Wild against Detroit.
Bouchard was already made a healthy scratch once this week and he turned up feeling under the weather Saturday, forcing him to miss practice. The team is also excited to get rookie Jason Zucker into their lineup, meaning there's a good chance Bouchard won't be dressed.
Pierre-Marc Bouchard C FA Sat 2/16/13 2:13 PM
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Pierre-Marc Bouchard didn't practice on Saturday due to an illness.
Bouchard is questionable for Sunday's contest. He has two goals and three points in 13 games this season.
Pierre-Marc Bouchard C FA Fri 2/15/13 10:33 AM
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The Pittsburgh Penguins might have interest in Pierre-Marc Bouchard and Devin Setoguchi.
Penguins GM Ray Shero was at the Minnesota Wild's contest against the Colorado Avalanche and he's believed to be interesting in adding a top-six forward. Bouchard and Setoguchi have both gotten off to rough starts with Minnesota this season and might benefit from the change in scenery. Additionally, the Wild might be interested in shaking things up after a sluggish start to the season and both their general manager and coach have former ties to the Penguins. This is still all speculation, but Bouchard or Setoguchi would get a boost in Pittsburgh as either one of them would probably get a chance to play with either Sidney Crosby or Evgeni Malkin.
Pierre-Marc Bouchard C FA Tue 2/12/13 10:24 AM
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Pierre-Marc Bouchard has been taken off the first power play unit.
It has been straight downhill for Bouchard who started the season as a top-six forward before being moved down to the fourth line and is now off the top power play. He is pointless in his last six and has only one goal in his last 11 games. Reserve him or better yet drop him if you are able to.
Pierre-Marc Bouchard C FA Mon 2/11/13 9:26 AM
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Pierre-Marc Bouchard will remain on the fourth line Monday despite playing a lot better on Saturday.
Bouchard missed the last half of the season in 2011-12 with a concussion but will not use that as an excuse as he has only one goal and no assists in his past 10 games. "There has to be some understanding on both sides that it might take him a little while to get his game," coach Mike Yeo said, adding that sitting out during the lockout did not help. "But at the same time, at this time of year, we're forced to put the best lineup on the ice, one that gives us the best chance to win." Stay tuned as Bouchard has the offensive game to turn things around.
Pierre-Marc Bouchard C FA Sat 2/9/13 10:19 AM
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Pierre-Marc Bouchard, who has one goal and one assistin the past nine games, will be delivered a message by dropping to the Minnesota Wild's fourth line today alongside two of the following three forwards -- Mike Rupp, Zenon Konopka and Torrey Mitchell.
The Wild will play the Nashville Predators today and management and coaches are unhappy with the team's 4-5-1 start. "We have too many good players for it not to turn," Minnesota general manager Chuck Fletcher said. "Obviously players are struggling with confidence right now. Things will turn, they always do. Players will play to their level."
Pierre-Marc Bouchard C FA Wed 1/30/13 10:41 AM
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Pierre-Marc Bouchard netted his 100th career goal on Tuesday.
Bouchard reached the milestone in style, netting the game-winning goal with just 5:09 left in the third period of Minnesota's 3-2 victory over Columbus. He's trying to rebound after being limited to a mere 97 contests over his previous three campaigns due to concussions.
Pierre-Marc Bouchard C FA Thu 1/17/13 2:30 PM
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Pierre-Marc Bouchard (concussion) is officially off the injured reserve list.
Bouchard hasn't played in an NHL game in over a year, but he should be on the ice for the Wild's opener on Saturday. He had nine goals and 22 points in 37 games in 2011-12. He might be worth taking very late in standard drafts, but keep in mind that he's a serious gamble.