Monday, November 23, 2009

Drury Back at Practice; Higgins on 1st Line

Steve Zipay at Blue Notes reports Chris Drury (concussion) skated with the Rangers in practice yesterday, though in a non-contact capacity. However, he will not play against the Blue Jackets tonight at the Garden, but is seemingly likely to make the three-game road trip that begins Wednesday in Sunrise against the Panthers.

Andrew Gross at Ranger Rants has more on Drury's timetable, including this quote from the Captain...

“It’s my first day with the guys again and it feels like I’m back in the mix,” Drury said. “My legs feel like they’ve had two weeks off but my head is feeling good.”

Gross also reports that Chris Higgins has been moved to the top line on Vinny Prospal’s left with Marian Gaborik. Here’s how the lines looked at yesterday's practice:

Higgins-Prospal-Gaborik
Lisin-Drury-Kotalik
Avery-Anisimov-Parenteau
Brashear-Boyle-Voros

...obviously Drury isn't playing today, so I'm not sure whose going to center the second line. Maybe, as mentioned by Larry Brooks today, it's Boyle.

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