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  • Remains day-to-day
    Schenn (illness) is considered day-to-day ahead of Game 6 against the Canucks on Friday, Alex Daugherty of The Tennessean reports.

    Advice: Schenn's status may not be determined until closer to puck drop Friday but the Preds recalled Kevin Gravel from AHL Milwaukee just in case. The 34-year-old blueliner isn't exactly an offensive dynamo considering he is goalless in his last 31 contests during which he generated a lone helper. Rotowire.com 48 minutes ago
     
  • Called up from minors
    Gravel was elevated from AHL Milwaukee on Thursday.

    Advice: Gravel's promotion doesn't bode well for the availability of Luke Schenn (illness) or Spencer Stastney (upper body) for Game 6 against the Canucks on Friday. In the minors this season, the 32-year-old Gravel has contributed just 10 points in 63 outings, so fantasy players shouldn't be expecting him to produce offensively even if he does get into the lineup for Game 6. Rotowire.com Today, 9:04 am
     
  • Unavailable Thursday
    Heinen (undisclosed) will not be in the lineup for Game 6 in Toronto on Thursday, Fluto Shinzawa of The Athletic reports.

    Advice: Heinen is considered day-to-day and could return as early as Saturday, if Game 7 is required. Heinen will be replaced in the lineup by John Beecher, while Justin Brazeau will take his spot on the second power play. Rotowire.com Today, 9:03 am
     
  • Not expected back soon
    McMann (lower body) is making strides in his recovery but is not close to returning to action, Lance Hornby of The Toronto Sun reports Thursday.

    Advice: At this point, McMann should probably be considered out indefinitely with his return to action seemingly a long way off. The 27-year-old center has already been sidelined for the club's last seven contests due to his lower-body injury. If he does return in the postseason, McMann would likely challenge for a top-six role, perhaps unseating Matthew Knies. Rotowire.com Today, 8:56 am
     
  • Headlines Black Aces call-ups
    Steeves, Marshall Rifai, Topi Niemela, Max Lajoie, Mikko Kokkonen, Dennis Hildeby, Dylan Gambrell, Kyle Clifford and Nick Abruzzese were all called up from AHL Toronto on Wednesday, per CapFriendly.

    Advice: Steeves played in one game for the Maple Leafs this season, logging six hits and a shot on goal. The 24-year-old winger, as well as the rest of these call-ups, will presumably serve as organizational depth for the remainder of Toronto's playoff run. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 8:08 pm
     
  • Out again Wednesday
    Faksa (undisclosed) won't suit up for Wednesday's Game 5 versus the Golden Knights, Lia Assimakopoulos of The Dallas Morning News reports.

    Advice: Faksa will miss a third straight game despite being labeled a game-time call each time. The 30-year-old will likely take on a fourth-line role once he's cleared to return, though it's unclear when that may be. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 4:05 pm
     
  • Might play in second round
    Pesce (lower body) is no longer using a walking boot and might be able to return during Carolina's upcoming second-round series against the Rangers, Chip Alexander of The Raleigh News & Observer reports Wednesday.

    Advice: Pesce had three goals, 13 points, 20 PIM, 25 hits and 113 blocks in 70 regular-season outings. The 29-year-old is likely to serve in a top-four capacity once he's healthy. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 10:04 am
     
  • X-rays negative
    DeAngelo's (wrist) X-rays came back negative and the blueliner is expected to be available for Game 1 against the Rangers in the second round of the playoffs, Chip Alexander of The Raleigh News & Observer reports Wednesday.

    Advice: DeAngelo has played in the last three games for the Canes due to Brett Pesce's (lower body) absence. DeAngelo will likely be relegated to the press box if and when Pesce is ready to return. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 10:04 am
     
  • Not close to returning
    Peeke (finger) is a "couple weeks away" from returning, coach Jim Montgomery told Conor Ryan of The Boston Globe on Wednesday.

    Advice: Peeke had a goal, 10 points, 14 PIM, 88 hits and 78 blocks in 38 rcontests between Columbus and Boston during the regular season. His timetable rules him out for the remainder of the first round, but Peeke might be an option later in the playoffs if the Bruins advance. Boston holds a 3-2 series lead over Toronto heading into Game 6 on Thursday. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 9:56 am