He's Back

The AP reports that Joffrey Lupul will suit up tomorrow.

He'll be replacing Upshall in the lineup, who sprained his ankle against Washington. He's had some problems with that lately; he hurt his ankle and missed a bit of time earlier this year, and he suffered a leg injury the night before against Atlanta.

Joffrey Lupul is a great player. He's missed a lot of time, but fans can't forget how hot he was before he was injured. He's a great goal scorer that doesn't completely kill you on both ends of the ice. He'll add yet another weapon to the lethal power play, which is going to reach ridiculous levels if Forsberg chooses to return to the Flyers.

The only thing left to decide is how to arrange the lines. The article says that Mike Richards will be centering Gagne and Lupul, but where does that leave Briere? We've had a tough time getting linemates for him this season. Knuble didn't work with him. Gagne apparently doesn't anymore. Who does that leave you with?

Hopefully Joffrey is not putting himself at risk by coming back so soon. You have to figure doctors wouldn't clear him to play if he wasn't absolutely ready, considering his serious injury. However, with the reputation this organization has with rushing guys back, you never know.