Lydman was a late scratch on Sunday due to the flu. The defensive d-man has 10 assists on the season. Expect him to take Nate Guenin out of the lineup.
Per Carlyle: #NHLDucks D Toni Lydman expected to make season debut tonight vs. San Jose.
Look for Lydman to help man the top pairing and push Nate Guenin out of the lineup in the process. The Finnish defender scored three goals and 25 points last season while sporting a plus-32 rating. He could rack up the plus/minus again if he proves healthy and stays with the Corey Perry- Bobby Ryan - Ryan Getzlaf troika.
Carlyle: #NHLDucks D Toni Lydman clear for contact, expected availablilty at some point this weekend. Decision Fri. after morning skate
The Ducks play both Sunday and Monday with coach Carlyle likely eyeing Lydman's return for one of the days. If the team's first two games were any indication, they could use his solid, defensive work in their own zone.
Toni Lydman has a doctor's appointment today which might determine his availability this weekend, coach Randy Carlyle said.
The Ducks play both Sunday and Monday with coach Carlyle likely eyeing Lydman's return for one of the days. If the team's first two games were any indication, they could use his solid, defensive work in their own zone.
Defenseman Toni Lydman (shoulder) likely will open the season on the injured list. He will not play in the Ducks’ two games on this trip. Lydman still could be activated in time to play in the home opener on Oct. 14 against San Jose.
Look for Cam Fowler to take his place in the interim. The Finnish defender scored three goals and 25 points last season while sporting a plus-32 rating. He could rack up the plus/minus again if he proves healthy and stays with the Corey Perry- Bobby Ryan - Ryan Getzlaf troika.
Defenseman Toni Lydman (shoulder) has increased his activity in practice this week and continues to progress. His timetable for returning, however, remains behind those of Foster and Beleskey.
The Ducks will miss Lydman stabilizing Lubomir Visnovsky. The Finnish defender scored three goals and 25 points last season while sporting a plus-32 rating. He could rack up the plus/minus again if he proves healthy and stays with the Corey Perry- Bobby Ryan - Ryan Getzlaf troika.