In Changing on the Fly, Volume 3, I advocated picking up Pascal Dupuis because of his recent promotion to the top line with Sidney Crosby. Wednesday, the Pittsburgh Penguins (0.84 nERD) announced that Dupuis had been diagnosed with a blood clot in his lung and will be out of the lineup for at least six months while undergoing treatment with blood thinners.

This is an obvious blow to owners that added him as result of his new assignment with Sid; other plans must now be found.

The question now is: who will play with Crosby? Chris Kunitz will likely remained entrenched on Crosby's left wing, so that leaves one spot open on the top line.

Patric Hornqvist played admirably early in the year on the top trio so he becomes an immediate option. Other candidates include: Blake Comeau, who played with Crosby and Kunitz Tuesday in Montreal, Steve Downie, and Beau Bennett.

Keep a close eye on the Penguins home-and-home series this weekend against the New York Islanders (-0.21). Whoever lines up with Crosby is worth adding in all fantasy hockey leagues.