Alex Pietrangelo could return Tuesday night - Alex Pietrangelo | STL

Source: Rotoworld Hockey

Alex Pietrangelo (flu) is in Vancouver with the Blues and could return to the lineup Tuesday night according to beat writer Jeremy Rutherford.

Alex Pietrangelo: (Flu) Out Saturday

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Alex Pietrangelo: Pietrangelo (flu) will not play Saturday against the Ducks, Lou Korac of NHL.com reports. Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.

Alex Pietrangelo out Saturday with the flu - Alex Pietrangelo | STL

Source: Rotoworld Hockey

Alex Pietrangelo will miss Saturday's game because of the flu.

Shuffle Up: Justin Schultz, the real deal

Source: Roto Arcade by Scott Pianowski

Today's Shuffle Up comes to you from the blue line; it's defensemen only, amigos. Goalies dropped last week, forwards arrive next week. If you have an issue with this schedule, please consult with Carl Racki in customer service.

The ranking below is the way I'd attack the position if facing a new draft right this second. What's already happened is an audition, not a mandate. Consider basic Yahoo! league scoring parameters (goals, assists, power-play points, PIMs, shots on goal) as you navigate along.

Your respectful

Throwing Darts: Pianow’s 2013 NHL Predictions

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Before they officially drop the puck on the season, let's put some stuff on the record. Anyone's predictions are bound to look silly in a short amount of time, but they're still fun to do.

Western Conference - Playoff Seeds
1. Canucks
2. Blues
3. Sharks
4. Kings
5. Blackhawks
6. Wild
7. Red Wings
8. Predators

I really, really wanted to put the Oilers in the playoffs - I'm a believer in this team, now and for the future. But man, the Western Conference is stacked. Look at the Central Division, where you have four solid teams (oh, and the Blue Jackets). I don't see a truly bad team in the Northwest Division. Whoever comes in last in the Pacific Division

Shuffle Up: Erik Karlsson makes his point

Source: Roto Arcade by Scott Pianowski

Time for Phase 2 of our Fantasy Hockey 2013 reranks, the Blue Line Shuffle. Normal rules apply: your respectful disagreement is welcome, but make sure you provide sound reasoning to go along with it. Win the debate, win the rank. We're all in this together. Commentary will be added later tonight, and a few ranks might be tweaked as the night goes along.

Players were considered in these stat categories: goals, assists, shots on goal, plus-minus, power-play goals and assists, penalty minutes. And as always, job security and injury concerns are part of the

Lockout pushes back Pietrangelo's extension - Alex Pietrangelo | STL

Source: Rotoworld Hockey

Alex Pietrangelo and the St. Louis Blues held "informal" contract talks over the summer, but the team decided to hold off until a new CBA was completed.