Defenseman Kent Huskins suffered a concussion in the first period of Monday’s game against the Canadiens at the Bell Center.
Another injury to the Flyers' already weak D core. There is no timetable on his return or on who will take his lineup spot.
Kent Huskins News
Detroit trades D Kent Huskins to Flyers for conditional 7th pick in 2014.
The move make roster room for the newly-signed Danny DeKeyser. The Flyers are without Brayden Coburn and Andrej Meszaros so they are in need of a defenseman.
Detroit signed UFA defenceman Kent Huskins today. One year, one way contract.
The Red Wings are banged up, and this signing helps patch up that blue line. Huskins is a big body but doesn't hold any fantasy value.
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#stlblues lineup: 6-27
Huskins gets back into the lineup tonight. He scored two goals and seven points in 24 games.
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Huskins in #Blues
Look for Huskins to play on the top defensive pairing tonight. He has two goals and seven points in 23 games.
Defneseman Kent Huskins also has progressed and could return soon from a hand injury.
Probably a few more games for the veteran defender. Huskins has two goals and five points over 17 games.
Hitch said that expect several of the injured players back at some point next week. Likely to be Russell, Huskins & Langenbrunner. #stlblues
Sounds like all three players are progressing nicely. Huskins has two goals and five points over 17 games.
Kent Huskins (bruised hand) skating as well.
Huskins has been limited to only 17 games due to a bevy of injuries. The veteran defenseman has two goals and five points over that span.
Huskins didn't take part in line rushes & has since skated off. Cole paired with Polak. Looks like 23 is in. #stlblues
Huskins has been limited to only 17 games due to a bevy of injuries. He clearly won't play tonight. The veteran defenseman has two goals and five points over that span.
Don't be surprised to see Ian Cole in the lineup against Chicago. Kent Huskins is day to day with a bruised hard. #stlblues
Huskins has been limited to only 17 games due to a bevy of injuries. The veteran defenseman has two goals and five points over that span.
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Same lineup for Blues tonight so Huskins & Hensick scratched.
Huskins will sit in the press box once again tonight. The veteran has two goals and five points in 12 games.
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Carlo Colaiacovo replaces Kent Huskins #Blues
Expect Huskins to take a seat in the press box. The veteran has two goals and five points in 12 games.
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Huskins will stay in the lineup.
Look for Huskins on the top defensive pair. Limited to only 10 games this season, the veteran has two goals and five points.
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Kent Huskins will return for the first time since Oct. 28. #stlblues #isles
Look for Huskins on the top defensive pair. Limited to only nine games this season, the veteran has two goals and four points.
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Huskins now skating with Pietrangelo. #stlblues
Huskins had some success with Pietrangelo earlier in the season. Limited to only nine games this season, the veteran has two goals and four points.
Hitchcock said today that defenseman Kent Huskins, who has been out since October with an ankle injury, is 90-95 percent healthy and "almost ready to go."
Sounds like Huskins will watch from the press box until a defenseman falters. He has two goals and four points through nine games.
Another Blues player on the mend is veteran defenseman Kent Huskins, who pushed himself through his hardest practice yet Monday trying to return from a fractured left ankle. Huskins hasn't played since Oct. 28.
Huskins likely plays in a depth role for the Blues once healthy. The veteran has two goals and four points through nine games.
Kent Huskins on practicing today: "Today was the first day I wasn't really thinking about it. I feel like I'm getting up to speed finally."
Huskins likely plays in a depth role for the Blues once healthy. The veteran has two goals and four points through nine games.
Russell and Huskins will rejoin the team tomorrow in practice. Neither will play Saturday, but each is getting closer. #stlblues
Huskins continues to progress from his ankle injury. He scored two goals and four points through nine games but should have a problem re-entering the lineup.
Today Huskins skated for the first time time since injuring his ankle in October.
Good sign for Huskins. When he returns he should add some depth to an injury-prone blue line.