Tweet Fantasy Forecast for Wednesday, March 3 TUESDAYS ROUNDUP: Today is the anniversary of the first organized and recorded indoor hockey game in history, which took place at the Victoria Skating Rink in Montreal in 1875. Green Bay Packers Jersey . No truth to the rumor I participated in my first fantasy draft before the puck drop. Remember, the Yahoo! trade deadline is Thursday. A trade must be offered and accepted by 11:59 pm PT on March 4. In addition to the Forecast, dont forget to check out the daily Top Picks, breaking down the players most likely to produce in each NHL game based on season and career statistics. The Yahoo! fantasy ownership of Ray Emery (29, 16-11-1, 2.64 GAA) plummeted from 67 percent to 58 in less than 24 hours after Flyers GM Paul Holmgren revealed the goalie will miss the remainder of the regular season. "Ray Emery will have surgery in the near future to repair his right hip. He is suffering from avascular necrosis and will have a bone graft done to alleviate his hip issues. Ray will be out for the remainder of the season," Holmgren said in a statement. Michael Leighton started for the Flyers on Tuesday and made 36 saves in a 7-2 victory against the Lightning. Leighton (26, 14-7-1, 2.69 GAA, 31 percent) likely will start Wednesdays game at Florida. The Panthers will start Czech Republic Olympian Tomas Vokoun (51, 19-21-10, 2.36 GAA, 87 percent) against the Flyers, but he wont have NHL shot-blocking leader Dennis Seidenberg in front of him anymore, as the German defender was traded to Boston. And with Jordan Leopold dealt to Pittsburgh earlier in the week, Vokoun owners have to worry about the ramification of this fire sale. On Wednesday, the Oilers claimed right wing Ryan Jones (41, 4-7-11, zero percent) off waivers from Nashville, and the 25-year-old will shore up a depth chart with injured star Ales Hemsky and underperforming Robert Nilsson, Andrew Cogliano and Fernando Pisani. Jones was a pretty decent scorer in the AHL and college, and with his high-energy game, a change of scenery may bring a few fantasy points if youre looking for a shot in the dark. U.S. Olympic hero Ryan Miller (52, 30-14-7, 2.16 GAA, 96 percent) returns to NHL action Wednesday when he starts in goal for the Sabres at home against the Capitals. The Washington Post reported Jose Theodore (35, 20-7-6, 2.94 GAA, 59 percent) will oppose Miller, and Semyon Varlamov (17, 12-2-2, 2.44 GAA, 71 percent) will start Thursday at home against Tampa Bay. Fantasy Forecast Back-up goalies to take starting roles Rocky Bonanno - NHL.com Staff Writer Its the night of the backup goalie in NHLs 12-game Tuesday slate. READ MORE ›   Play "Fantasy Hockey 09" from Yahoo! Fantasy questions? Write us: fantasy@nhl.com NHL.COMS FANTASY INDEX › COMPLETE FANTASY FORECAST ARCHIVE › Avalanche goalie Craig Anderson (54, 31-17-5, 2.43 GAA, 89 percent) will extend his team record with his 18th consecutive start Wednesday at Anaheim. The Ducks likely will counter with Jonas Hiller (46, 26-17-2, 2.70 GAA, 77 percent). Its a tough break for Colorado and fantasy owners of red-hot rookie Brandon Yip (26, 11-7-18, 7 percent), who suffered a shoulder injury in the third period of Mondays loss against Detroit and will be out of the lineup for 4-6 weeks. Finland bronze-medal winning teammates Niklas Backstrom (46, 23-18-4, 2.74 GAA 92 percent) and Miikka Kiprusoff (55, 27-19-9, 2.18 GAA, 98 percent) likely will oppose each other in net when Minnesota visits Calgary on Wednesday. WEDNESDAYS PROJECTED GOALIES: Washington (Jose Theodore) at Buffalo (Ryan Miller), 7 p.m. ET (VERSUS) Philadelphia (Michael Leighton) at Florida (Tomas Vokoun), 7:30 p.m. ET (VERSUS) Vancouver (Roberto Luongo) at Detroit (Jimmy Howard), 7:30 p.m. ET (NHLN-US, TSN, RIS) Edmonton (Jeff Deslauriers) at Chicago (Cristobal Huet), 8:30 p.m. ET (TSN2) Minnesota (Niklas Backstrom) at Calgary (Miikka Kiprusoff), 10 p.m. ET Colorado (Craig Anderson) at Anaheim (Jonas Hiller), 10 p.m. ET RECENT INJURIES: Patrice Bergeron, C, Boston: Is day-to-day with a groin injury. Derick Brassard, C, Columbus: Is day-to-day with an upper-body injury. Michael Del Zotto, D, N.Y. Rangers: Is day-to-day with an upper-body injury. Rick DiPietro, G, N.Y. Islanders: Placed on injured reserve with swelling in his left knee. Ray Emery, G, Philadelphia: Placed on long-term injured reserve with a hip injury. Out for the season. Marian Gaborik, RW, N.Y. Rangers: Is day-to-day with a lower-body injury. Paul Gaustad, C, Buffalo: Is day-to-day with an upper-body injury. Kirk Maltby, RW, Detroit: Placed on long-term injured reserve and will undergo right shoulder surgery that will sideline him for 4-6 weeks. Keith Tkachuk, RW, St. Louis: Will be sidelined 10 days following surgery on his left pinky finger. Marc-Edouard Vlasic, D, San Jose: Placed on injured reserve with a lower-body injury. Brandon Yip, RW, Colorado: Out until early April with a shoulder injury. TRANSACTIONS: Anaheim Ducks: Recalled RW Dan Sexton from Bakersfield (ECHL). Atlanta Thrashers: Signed free agent D Chris Chelios. Activated D Christoph Schubert from injured reserve. Calgary Flames: Recalled F Mikael Backlund from Abbotsford (AHL). Carolina Hurricanes: Activated F Chad LaRose from injured reserve. Chicago Blackhawks: Activated C John Madden from injured reserve. Acquired D Nick Boynton from the Anaheim Ducks in exchange for future considerations and assigned him to Rockford (AHL). Minnesota Wild: Recalled LW Robbie Earl from Houston (AHL). New Jersey Devils: Activated RW David Clarkson from injured reserve. Ottawa Senators: Acquired D Andy Sutton from the New York Islanders for a second-round pick in the 2010 Entry Draft. Recalled D Brian Lee from Binghamton (AHL). Philadelphia Flyers: Activated D Ryan Parent from injured reserve. Phoenix Coyotes: Reassigned D David Schlemko to San Antonio (AHL). Pittsburgh Penguins: Acquired LW Alexei Ponikarovsky from the Toronto Maple Leafs for F Luca Caputi and D Martin Skoula. San Jose Sharks: Recalled F Dwight Helminen, F Jamie McGinn and D Jason Demers from Worcester (AHL). Placed D Marc-Edouard Vlasic on injured reserve. Tampa Bay Lightning: Recalled RW Brandon Bochenski from Norfolk (AHL). Toronto Maple Leafs: Recalled C Christian Hanson and LW Viktor Stalberg from Toronto (AHL). NHL.COM EXPERTS LEAGUE: Week 20 results through March 2 The Birdcage 5, Rocky Trottier 4 (2 ties) Skoula Hard Knocks 6, Hammerhead United 3 (2 ties) Hempstead Slowpokes 6, Clown Shoes 2 (3 ties) Big Skillets OBKLYN 7, Out on a Dan Hinote 2 (2 ties) Code Monkeys 5, Ovis Heroes 4 (2 ties) Philly Cheesestakes 7, Ready Arnott 3 (1 tie) E-MAIL OF THE DAY: Hey Fantasy Forecaster, I was just wondering if I should carry five defensemen and 11 forwards, or six defensemen and 10 forwards, or four defensemen and 12 forwards? My defensemen are Dan Boyle, Tomas Kaberle, Sergei Gonchar, Stephane Robidas, Andrei Markov and Brian Campbell. Keep up all the amazing work! -- Polski Such a pity that you have only five of the top 16 highest scoring defensemen in the League (insert sarcasm here). Without knowing who your forwards are, my feeling is that you cant do anything with your top five defensemen except hold on to them and keep rotating them in your active lineup. Theyre all scoring at the rate of a low No. 2, high No.3 forward anyway. If you want to play around with one, explore a trade where you move Markov (26, 3-15-18) for a prominent forward. The Canadiens blueliner has missed much of the season with injury. I wouldnt say hes been horrible, but Markov, who had 2 assists in four Olympic games for Russia, clearly isnt on top of his game. --------------------- Have a fantasy question you want answered? Want advice on a trade proposal, or have a hot tip you want to share with the NHL.com fantasy community? Write to us at fantasy@nhl.com and your question may be answered in the Fantasy Forecast. Super Bowl Green Bay Packers Jersey . Louis. St. Louis finally won the Lady Byng Memorial Trophy -- given to the player who "exhibited the best type of sportsmanship and gentlemanly conduct combined with a high standard of playing ability" -- Wednesday night during the 2010 NHL Awards Show at the Pearl Concert Theater at the Palms Casino. 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I was quite transparent in saying that this farm bill is not sending a great signal that the US are serious about reducing their trade-distorting subsidies, WTO Director-General Pascal Lamy told a European Parliament committee after meeting visiting US lawmakers in Brussels. Authentic Aaron Rodgers Jersey . Elvis Andrus had two hits, a run scored and two RBI for the Rangers, who snapped a four-game losing streak. Kevin Millwood (13-10) pitched a complete game and allowed three runs -- two earned -- on seven hits and a walk while tying a season-high with 10 strikeouts. Authentic Randall Cobb Jersey .5-magnitude earthquake jolted eastern Indonesias Maluku province Monday evening, according to the website of Indonesian Meteorology and Geophysics Agency (BMG).BEREA, Ohio -- Before leaving the practice field, Clevelands new starting quarterback looked up and noticed the sky was Carolina blue. Jake Delhomme felt at home. Eager to erase the memories of a miserable final season with the Panthers, Delhomme is relishing a fresh start with the Browns, who signed the highly respected 35-year-old veteran to a two-year free agent contract in March. Delhommes boyish exuberance, strong work ethic and professionalism have already made a strong impression on his new coaches and teammates. "I dont like making comparisons, but I will," Browns coach Eric Mangini said Wednesday. "He reminds me a little bit of (Brett) Favre that way. He enjoys practice. He enjoys being around the guys. Hes able to be serious and still keep things light. He has a good rapport with the offensive guys, defensive guys and you just see it in their interaction in the weight room and all the different areas. "Its positive, really positive." And positive has been in short supply around the Browns in recent years -- especially at quarterback. This franchise has gone through eight opening-week starters since 1999, a carousel of confusion at a position demanding continuity. Delhomme isnt making any guarantees on what hell deliver for Cleveland, coming off a turbulent 5-11 season. Any talk of Super Bowls is for down the road. But Delhomme, who won 53 games as a starter in Carolina, promises to do all he can to make the Browns better. "I play this game for one reason and one reason only: to win," said Delhomme, entering his 14th NFL season. "Thats whats this games about. Theres something about walking into the locker-room after a game, those 10 minutes when its just the coaches and the players, theres nothing greater. Theres nothing greater than seeing a mission accomplished from the work youve put in. Thats why I play this game. "I just want to help this team win." Delhomme still is pained by his final season with the Panthers. "For me its like a fresh start," he said. "I loved every minute I had in Carolina. Well, I shouldnt say that; I loved six of the seven years I had in Carolina. Ill be perfectly honest with you, everything was great. Last season just wasnt a lot of fun." Far from it. One year after returning from elbow surgery and leading the Panthers to five come-from-behind wins, a 12-4 record and an NFC South title, Delhommes career began to nose-dive when he threw five interceptions in a 38-13 home playoff loss to Ariizona. Steelers Clark Jersey. Still, the Panthers believed he was their guy and gave Delhomme a contract extension. He then threw four picks in Carolinas opener, and his confidence quickly disappeared like the air escaping a punctured football. He finished with a career-high 18 interceptions in 11 games before a broken finger landed him on injured reserve. With young Matt Moore ready to take over, Delhomme was cut in March. At his farewell news conference, Delhomme broke down in tears, saying one word. "I put so much on myself," said Delhomme, who led Carolina to the Super Bowl in 2003. "I came back after an arm injury and we went 12-4 and was so excited for the playoffs. I played so poorly in that playoff game. Then that whole off-season, my whole focus was just to win back -- to win back everyone. That was probably a little too much. I dont think theres any doubt, I have to play loose and free and I didnt do that." Watching Delhomme for the first time with the Browns, it appears his fire hasnt waned. During practice Wednesday, Delhomme zipped the ball with ease, throwing two touchdown passes to tight end Benjamin Wallace. Delhomme was also heard yelling encouragement to his teammates, and he delivered a high-five to backup quarterback Seneca Wallace after a strong throw. Later, Delhomme was told Mangini compared him to Favre, a player the QB has always admired. "I take it as a compliment," he said. "Im just, Im me. What you saw today is what youre going to see tomorrow and the next day and forever. I am who I am. I wear my heart on my sleeve. Im not ashamed of that. I just like to have fun. If were not out here having fun, what good is it? "All that work you do inside, all the hours you spend inside lifting weights -- or watching guys lift weights. Its a lot of fun to come out here." Delhommes arrival comes on the heels of two clumsy seasons at quarterback for the Browns, who couldnt decide between Derek Anderson or Brady Quinn and then got rid of both. If nothing else, Delhomme brings them an experienced presence on and off the field. The Browns needed a leader. Delhomme gives them one. "Hes like a consummate team player," Pro Bowl tackle Joe Thomas said. "He fit right in. He jumped right into the workouts. He was flying in here from Louisiana every week, getting away from his family just to be with the team and blending in and trying to learn the system. "Hes done everything. Hes done great so far." ' ' '