Byfield was the No.2 overall pick in this year's draft and he's set to make his NHL debut on Wednesday. Byfield, who is expected to centre the third line, scored eight goals with 12 assists (20 points) in 30 AHL games in 2021.
Pasichnuk was an undrafted free agent, who was signed after his senior season at Arizona State University. In his first pro season, Pasichnuk has one goal and six assists in 29 AHL games.
Wednesday will be True's third NHL game of the season. The 23-year-old has spent most of the season in the AHL, where he is second on the San Jose Barracuda with 20 points (9G / 11A) in 27 games.
Gambrell will come out of the lineup on Wednesday due to a foot injury. Alexander True will draw in to replace him and centre the third line with Kevin Labanc and Noah Gregor.
Viel has played a limited role on the Sharks' fourth line in his limited action in 2021. He replaced Kevin Labanc on Monday but the two will swap spots on Wednesday with Labanc recovered from an undisclosed injury.
Labanc missed Monday's game against the Coyotes but will replace Jeffrey Viel in the lineup on Wednesday. Labanc, who has 25 points (10G / 15A) in 47 games, will skate on the third line with Alexander True and Noah Gregor.
Boqvist suffered a broken wrist on Tuesday night and will miss the rest of the season. Luckily, Boqvist will not require surgery and should be ready for the start of the 2022 NHL season.
Parayko missed Monday's game against the Avalanche but will be a game-time decision Wednesday in Minnesota. Parayko, who has one goal and nine assists (10 points) in 24 games this season, will be one of seven defensemen if he plays.
Drouin has been held out of the last three games and will take an indefinite leave of absence starting on Wednesday. This opens the door for Cole Caufield to remain in the Canadiens lineup moving forward. We wish Drouin all the best.
Kolesar has missed the last seven games with a hip injury but will be a game-time decision on Wednesday. Kolesar skated on a line with Will Carrier and Dylan Coghlan in Tuesday's practice, so it appears he's on track to play vs. the Avalanche.
Smith has missed the last three games with an undisclosed injury but will be a game-time decision on Wednesday. Smith skated on a line with William Karlsson and Jonathan Marchessault in Tuesday's practice, so it appears he's on track to play vs. the Avalanche.
Roy left Saturday's game in Anaheim with an undisclosed injury and did not return. He was not on the ice for Tuesday's practice, so it seems unlikely that he'll be available for Wednesday's game vs. the Avalanche.
