Jan 2, 2018
Ice Chips: Kadri to return vs. Lightning
Nazem Kadri was on the ice at Leafs practice on Tuesday. The 27-year-old was out Sunday with an upper-body injury he suffered after taking an elbow to the face during Thursday's 7-4 win over the Arizona Coyotes.
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Toronto Maple Leafs
Nazem Kadri was on the ice at Leafs practice on Tuesday. The 27-year-old was out Sunday with an upper-body injury he suffered after taking an elbow to the face during Thursday's 7-4 win over the Arizona Coyotes.
According to TSN Leafs reporter Kristen Shilton, Kadri said he feels ready to go tonight against the Tampa Bay Lightning and said he did not have concussion symptoms but rather some neck issues.
Centre Frederik Gauthier has been recalled from the Toronto Marlies (AHL) and goaltender Calvin Pickard has been re-assigned. The 22-year-old has five goals and three assists in 28 games for the Marlies this season.
Kadri took his usual place in the lineup during Tuesday's skate, centreing Patrick Marleau and Leo Komarov. Gauthier served as the fourth-line centre with Dominic Moore serving as an extra with Josh Leivo.
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Montreal Canadiens
Coach Claude Julien has confirmed that defenceman Shea Weber does not have a broken bone in his foot but said there's still no timetable on his return. Weber has been out since Dec. 16.
Winnipeg Jets
Jets coach Paul Maurice has confirmed that D Dustin Byfuglien will return to the Jets' lineup on Tuesday against the Colorado Avalanche. He has missed the last 10-games with a lower-body injury he suffered Dec. 9 against the Tampa Bay Lightning.
"I'm feeling good. I'm over sitting and watching," he said in an interview with the Jets website. "It's exciting to get back on the ice with the guys and start being a part of the team again."
Byfuglien has 15 assists in 28 games this season.
Vancouver Canucks
D Chris Tanev is set to return to the Canucks lineup tonight against the Anaheim Ducks. The 28-year-old has been out since Dec. 13 with a groin injury.
Tanev has two goals and four assists in 25 games for the Canucks this year.
Anaheim Ducks
G Ryan Miller will make his first start in Vancouver since leaving this off-season. He played the last three seasons for the Canucks
Arizona Coyotes
The team has officially terminated the contract of forward Emerson Etem. The 25-year-old former first-round pick told the team he was tired of playing in the AHL and wanted to pursue other options.
In 16 games for the Tuscon Roadrunners this season, Etem has four goals and one assist.
Colorado Avalannche
RW Sven Andrighetto will not play Tuesday against the Winnipeg Jets because of leg injury he suffered Sunday. The Swiss winger has six goals and 12 assists in 37 games this season.
Dallas Stars
C Martin Hanzal and D Mark Methot are on track to return on Thursday against the New Jersey Devils. Hanzal has been out since Dec. 27 with a lower-body injury and Methot who has been out since Nov. 6 with a knee injury.
LW Remi Elie will not play tonight against the Columbus Blue Jackets because of an undisclosed illness. He has four goals and three assists in 34 games this season.
Minnesota Wild
LW Zach Parise has been cleared to make his season debut with the Wild tonight against the Florida Panthers. The 33-year-old has been out all season after having back surgery in October.
RW Zack Mitchell has cleared waivers and will be re-assigned to the Iowa Wild (AHL).
Wild prospect Jordan Greenway was named to the USA Olympic Men's roster, and will become the first African-American to play Olympic hockey for America. The 20-year-old is currently playing at Boston University.
Nashville Predators
D Ryan Ellis will make his season debut for the Predators Tuesday against the Vegas Golden Knights. The former first-round pick has been out because of off-season knee surgery. He took part in practice Monday and was paired with Nashville Captain Roman Josi.
The Predators are expecting an update on LW Filip Forsberg tomorrow. The team's leading scorer left Friday's game with a lower-body injury. He has 15 goals and 19 assists in 37 games this season.
Pittsburgh Penguins
Defenders Kris Letang and Justin Schultz took part in Tuesday's practice and could return tonight against the Philadelphia Flyers. Letang has been out since Dec. 23 and Schultz since Dec. 5, both with lower-body injuries.
Tampa Bay Lightning
RW Ryan Callahan will not play on Tuesday as he continues to work his way back from an upper-body injury. He has been sidelined since Dec. 14 but did participate in full practice on Sunday.
Callahan has one goal and five assists in 29 games.
Washington Capitals
C Nicklas Backstrom will be a game-time-decision Tuesday against the Carolina Hurricanes as he is dealing with an undisclosed illness. He did not take part in the team's morning skate.
Backstrom has eight goals and 23 assists this season and is third on the team in points.