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Nearing returnAccording to coach Dave Hakstol, Burakovsky (upper body) is "real close" to returning, Curtis Crabtree of Fox 13 Seattle reports.
Advice: Burakovsky practiced in full for the first time since suffering his upper-body injury Wednesday. He almost certainly won't play Thursday versus New Jersey, but it looks like he could be ready to return sooner rather than later. The 28-year-old forward picked up two helpers through the first six games of the campaign before suffering the injury. Rotowire.comAndre Burakovsky SEA - LW,RW -
Acquired by SabresRobinson was traded to Buffalo from Columbus on Wednesday, Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News reports. In exchange, the Jackets will receive a conditional 2025 seventh-round pick.
Advice: Robinson has a goal, 19 hits and three blocks in seven contests with Columbus this season. He's expected to join the Sabres in Boston ahead of Thursday's contest against the Bruins, per Lysowski. The Sabres will likely use Robinson in a bottom-six capacity. Rotowire.comEric Robinson BUF - LW -
Doubtful for Thursday's gameDurzi (lower body) missed Wednesday's practice and is unlikely to play Thursday but hasn't been ruled out, Craig Morgan of PHNX Sports.
Advice: Durzi exited Monday's 6-0 win against Washington because of the injury. He has five goals, 13 points, 29 PIM and 53 blocks in 24 contests this season. If Durzi can't play Thursday, then Patrik Koch, who was summoned from AHL Tucson on Wednesday, might make his NHL debut. Rotowire.comSean Durzi ARI - D -
Slated to start ThursdayHusso is expected to start at home against San Jose on Thursday, according to Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press.
Advice: Husso has an 8-4-1 record, 3.47 GAA and .891 save percentage in 13 appearances this season. He stopped 26 of 30 shots in a 5-4 overtime victory over Montreal in his last start Saturday. San Jose has a league-worst 2.00 goals per game this year, but the Sharks have been effective lately, scoring 16 goals over their last three contests. Rotowire.comVille Husso DET - G -
Ready to make season debut ThursdayKane (hip) is expected to make his season debut Thursday versus San Jose.
Advice: Kane signed a one-year, $2.75 million contract with the Red Wings on Nov. 28. It's not yet confirmed how Detroit will utilize him Thursday, but it wouldn't be surprising to see the 35-year-old play alongside his former Blackhawks linemate Alex DeBrincat and also serve on the first power-play unit. Kane had 21 goals and 57 points in 73 contests between Chicago and the Rangers last season. Rotowire.comPatrick Kane DET - RW
NHL Roster Changes
Date | Player | Change |
|---|---|---|
Dec 6 | Brendan Smith NJ - D | Activated |
Dec 5 | Noah Cates PHI - C,LW | Deactivated |
Dec 5 | Olle Lycksell PHI - RW | Activated |
Dec 5 | Jordan Greenway BUF - LW | Deactivated |
Dec 5 | Alex Tuch BUF - RW | Deactivated |
Dec 5 | Devon Levi BUF - G | Activated |
Dec 5 | Filip Zadina SJ - RW | Activated |
Dec 5 | Tage Thompson BUF - C | Activated |
Dec 4 | Hunter Shepard WSH - G | Deactivated |
Dec 4 | Louie Belpedio PHI - D | Deactivated |
Injury Reports
| Player | Injury | Status | Effective | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen BUF - G | Illness | O | Dec 5, 2023 | |
| Patrik Laine CBJ - C,LW,RW | Laine is OUT for Tuesday's (Dec. 5) game against Los Angeles. | DTD | Dec 5, 2023 | |
| Ilya Samsonov TOR - G | Illness | DTD | Dec 5, 2023 | |
| Rasmus Dahlin BUF - D | Lower Body | DTD | Dec 5, 2023 | |