On the San Jose Sharks …
- Curtis Pashelka: Logan Couture hasn’t been ruled out of tonight’s game against the Sharks. Coach Pete DeBoer yesterday: “He’s day to day. … He’s going to make that call. It’s another step today.”
- Curtis Pashelka: Joe Pavelski was given a maintenance day due to being ill. He is expected to play tonight.
- Curtis Pashelka: Coach DeBoer said that they are optimistic with Raffi Torres’ progress, but a January 14th return is “probably a reach.”
On the Tampa Bay Lightning …
- Bryan Burns: Jonathan Drouin could return to the Lightning’s lineup tonight. He’s already been taken off the IR.
- Renaud Lavoie: Drouin and Ondrej Palat could return to the lineup in the next few days if there are no setbacks.
On the Pittsburgh Penguins …
- Dave Molinari: There has been no decision yet on whether Kris Letang will return tonight. There is no timetable for Marc-Andre Fleury’s return.
On the Philadelphia Flyers …
- Tim Panaccio: Michael Del Zotto’s left wrist was heavily taped yesterday. He is questionable for tonight.
On the Buffalo Sabres …
- Joe Yerdon: Robin Lehner had no timetable on when he’ll be back playing. He expects to play in Rochester (AHL) for a few games before returning to the NHL.
- Joe Yerdon: Lehner said he had a setback in his recovery about eight weeks in.
On the Winnipeg Jets …
- Paul Friesen: There is no update on Mark Scheifele’s concussion. There have been no setbacks so far. He hasn’t been on the ice yet.
On the Boston Bruins …
- Joe Haggerty: The Bruins have put David Krejci on the IR and recalled Seth Griffith.
On the New Jersey Devils …
- NHL Devils PR: The Devils put Patrik Elias on the IR retroactive to Dec. 21st.
On the Arizona Coyotes …
- Sarah McLellan: Boyd Gordon and Martin Hanzal were put on the IR.
On the Edmonton Oilers …
- Jason Gregor: Nail Yakupov is still not skating. He’s still weeks away from returning from his high ankle sprain.
- Jim Matheson: Mark Letestu has been playing the last month with a broken jaw.
On the Minnesota Wild …
- Minnesota Wild: Darcy Keumper was given a day off yesterday. They hope to have an update on his status today.
