Player Notes

  • Not playing Saturday
    Compher (soreness) won't be in the lineup versus Ottawa on Saturday, Daniella Bruce of the Red Wings' official site reports.

    Advice: Compher practiced Friday after sitting out Thursday's game against San Jose, but he is still not healthy enough to return. Compher has been solid for the Red Wings this season, picking up six goals and 19 points in 24 games. The Red Wings play in Dallas on Monday and Compher could be in line to return to action. Rotowire.com 40 minutes ago
  • Could return Sunday
    Laine (illness) could be back in the lineup Sunday versus Florida, per Aaron Portzline of The Athletic.

    Advice: Laine has missed the last three games. It has been a tough season for Laine, who was also a healthy scratch Nov. 19 for his ineffective play. He has five goals and seven points in 16 games this season. Rotowire.com Today, 9:32 am
    Patrik Laine CBJ - C,LW,RW
  • Skates Friday
    Nichushkin (illness) skated during Friday's optional skate, Evan Rawal of Colorado Hockey Now reports.

    Advice: Nichushkin returned to the ice after missing Colorado's last two games. The Avalanche are preparing for Saturday's home game against the Flyers and could use Nichushkin's offense. Over the last two games, head coach Jared Bednar tweaked the lines, but a healthy Nichushkin should slot in as a top-six forward. Rotowire.com Today, 8:35 am
  • Returns to lineup Saturday
    Oshie (upper body) will be back in action versus the Rangers on Saturday, according to Tom Gulitti of NHL.com.

    Advice: Oshie sat out the last six games after he was injured in a 5-0 loss to the Oilers on Nov. 24. Oshie has been mired in a slump all season, as he has only two assists in 17 games. Rotowire.com Today, 8:18 am
  • Pockets helper
    Hartman notched an assist, three shots on goal, four PIM and two hits in Friday's 4-3 loss to the Oilers.

    Advice: Hartman had to mix it up with Evander Kane after the Oilers' winger laid a hit on Jonas Brodin that knocked the defenseman out of the game. Hartman was also involved in another fracas at the final buzzer. The 29-year-old snapped his eight-game point drought with the helper, a span in which he missed three contests -- two for a suspension and one for an illness. He's at 12 points, 51 shots on net, 21 hits, 18 PIM and an even plus-minus rating through 22 outings this season. Hartman's inconsistent offense has seen him drop into a bottom-six role at even strength. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 10:18 pm

NHL Roster Changes

Date
Player
Change
Dec 9
Activated
Dec 9
Deactivated
Dec 9
Activated
Dec 8
Deactivated
Dec 8
Deactivated
Dec 8
Deactivated
Dec 8
Noel Acciari PIT - C,RW
Deactivated
Dec 7
Deactivated
Dec 7
Activated
Dec 7
Deactivated

Injury Reports

PlayerInjuryStatusEffective
Ryan Donato CHI - CDonato is dealing with an illness and is slated to miss Saturday's game (Dec. 9) against the Blues, according to Mark Lazerus of The Athletic.ODec 9, 2023
Boone Jenner CBJ - C,LWThe Blue Jackets placed Jenner on Injured Reserve with a fractured jaw. He's slated to be sidelined six weeks.IRDec 9, 2023
Pierre-Olivier Joseph PIT - DLower BodyIRDec 8, 2023