On the Dallas Stars …
Mark Stepneski: Coach Lindy Ruff said that Jamie Benn is getting better. Benn is a “possibility” for tonight. They’ll see where he’s at after their morning skate.
On the Anaheim Ducks …
Eric Stephens: Coach Randy Carlyle said that Ryan Getzlaf skated again before practice yesterday. Nate Thompson (Achilles tendon) also skated with Getzlaf.
Eric Stephens: Getzlaf was skating over the weekend but is not with the team.
On the Vancouver Canucks …
Ben Kuzma: Defenseman Chris Tanev could be in the lineup tonight. He skated yesterday to test his upper back, rib-cage area.
Ben Kuzma: Defenseman Ben Hutton is “out for some time” according coach Willie Desjardins after blocking a shot on Friday with his left hand. He will likely go on the IR.
On the San Jose Sharks …
Curtis Pashelka: Defenseman Marc-Edouard Vlasic will be with the team in Edmonton, but David Schlemko won’t be. Vlasic is a game-time decision tonight.
Kevin Kurz: Stand by report saying that Sharks coach Pete DeBoer said that they are “optimistic” of an early February return for Tomas Hertl.
On the St. Louis Blues …
Lou Korac: Defenseman Carl Gunnarsson will skate this morning before the team does. They will know after that if he’ll be available during their road trip.
Lou Korac: Defenseman Robert Bortuzzo is expected to travel with the team after taking part in their full practice yesterday.