On the Winnipeg Jets …
Paul Friesen: Forward Patrik Laine would need at least one full practice with contact before he’s ready to return to the lineup.
Paul Friesen: Wouldn’t expect Laine to play until Monday at the earliest.
On the Nashville Predators …
Adam Vingan of the Tennessean: The Predators activated defenseman P.K. Subban from the IR before last night’s game.
“It’s just another step in the right direction,” Subban said. “Every day that went by, I was just itching at the opportunity to get back in there and happy to be able to do that tonight.”
Roman Josi didn’t travel with the team on their five-game road trip. He’s on the IR with an upper-body injury.
On the Colorado Avalanche …
Terry Frei: Both Rene Bourque and Tyson Barrie missed practice yesterday with lower-body injuries. Both are listed as day-to-day.
On the San Jose Sharks …
Kevin Kurz: Timo Meier didn’t practice yesterday, so he likely doubtful for today.
On the Anaheim Ducks …
Curtis Zupke of the LA Times: Forward Jakob Silfverberg didn’t travel with the team on their road trip due to an upper-body injury. It’s not known if he’s in the NHL concussion protocol.
On the Vancouver Canucks …
News 1130 Sports: Anton Rodin was in the Minnesota this week to get a second opinion. Rest was suggested. There is no timetable, but it appears to be a week-to-week thing.
On the Dallas Stars …
Dallas Stars: The Stars put Johnny Oduya on the IR and recalled Julius Honka