Player Notes

  • Nearing return
    According 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.com Today, 12:43 pm
  • Acquired by Sabres
    Robinson 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.com Today, 11:45 am
  • Doubtful for Thursday's game
    Durzi (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.com Today, 11:17 am
  • Slated to start Thursday
    Husso 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.com Today, 10:55 am
  • Ready to make season debut Thursday
    Kane (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.com Today, 10:49 am

NHL Roster Changes

Date
Player
Change
Dec 6
Activated
Dec 5
Deactivated
Dec 5
Activated
Dec 5
Deactivated
Dec 5
Deactivated
Dec 5
Activated
Dec 5
Activated
Dec 5
Activated
Dec 4
Deactivated
Dec 4
Deactivated

Injury Reports

PlayerInjuryStatusEffective
Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen BUF - GIllnessODec 5, 2023
Patrik Laine CBJ - C,LW,RWLaine is OUT for Tuesday's (Dec. 5) game against Los Angeles.DTDDec 5, 2023
Ilya Samsonov TOR - GIllnessDTDDec 5, 2023
Rasmus Dahlin BUF - DLower BodyDTDDec 5, 2023