On the Dallas Stars …
Mark Stepneski: Forward Jiri Hudler practiced with teammates yesterday. He is doing better, but will need more practices before he able to return to the lineup.
Mark Stepneski: Defenseman Johnny Oduya is expected to practice tomorrow. He could possibly return later this week from his lower-body injury.
Mark Stepneski: No new reports on forward Patrick Sharp. He will visit a doctor about his concussion-like symptoms.
On the St. Louis Blues ..
Jeremy Rutherford: Coach Ken Hitchcock said that Robert Bortuzzo‘s injury is not related to his previous injury – Hitchcock: “It’s the other lower.”
Jeremy Rutherford: Bortuzzo is listed as week-to-week with a lower-body injury.
Jeremy Rutherford: Defenseman Joel Edmundson looks like he’s able to return.
Jeremy Rutherford: Jori Lehtera will return tonight.
On the Vancouver Canucks …
Blake Price: Sounding like Derek Dorsett‘s season will be over after needing cervical fusion surgery.
On the Colorado Avalanche …
Mike Chambers of the Denver Post: Winger Gabriel Landeskog skated before practice yesterday, then remained on the ice for the first 20 minutes of practice. He’s been out since November 15th with a lower-body injury. Landeskog is traveling with the team on their four-game road trip.
“He’s felt better every day for the last three or four days,” Bednar said. “Obviously, skating a little bit, joining the team for part of practice, so that’s a step in the right direction, but he’s day to day.”
Defenseman Fedor Tyutin missed Saturday’s game and didn’t practice yesterday due to a lower-body injury. Tyutin is traveling with the team.
“He’s not bad,” Bednar said. “He’s better today. Took the day off the ice, obviously, but he’s better than he was (Sunday). That’s all I really know.”
Bednar said they will make a decision in the morning if he’ll be able to play tonight against the Predators.
