Don't expect much from Hecht this season. He remains out indefinitely with his second concussion in a calendar year.
Sounds like Gaustad could grit through his upper-body injury. The checking-line center has four goals and 10 points in 43 games.
McNabb will likely need a week or two or practice before getting back into the lineup. The rookie has a goal and five points through 20 games.
Ennis practiced with Nathan Gerbe and Drew Stafford this morning and could play with them tomorrow. Limited to only 15 games, the diminutive forward has three goals and five points on the season.
In 12 career starts against the Ducks, Lehtonen has a 5-5-2 record with a 2.83 GAA, .909 SV% and one shutout.
It's been nearly four weeks since Duchene went down. Before getting hurt, he scored 12 goals and 24 points in 39 games. Expect him to return some time in mid-to-late February.
The rookie has a goal through seven games. He likely heads back to Abbotsford once healthy.
Stajan is back on the ice after taking a game off due to an ankle injury. He has a goal and six points through 29 games.
Neither player will return this week but Koivu is the closer of the two. The Wild captain scored nine goals and 33 points through 41 games before getting hurt.
In 26 career starts against the Avs, Backstrom has a 19-5-2-1 record with a 2.24 GAA, .924 SV% and three shutouts.
In nine career starts against the Preds, Harding has a 4-4-1 record with a 2.64 GAA and .914 SV%.
Henrique not practicing today was a dead give away he wouldn't play against the Rangers. The rookie has been centering the top line for most of the season, scoring 13 goals and 34 points through 43 games.
Mills remains an option to play against the Rangers. He has an assist through 24 games.
Brodeur allowed three goals on 20 shots during his only start against the Rangers this season.
Poulin has never faced the Canes in his career.
Burmistrov skating without contact is a sign that he won't play immediately after the break. The sophomore has nine goals and 18 points through 45 games.
Byfuglien skated this morning but likely needs a few more practices before playing. He scored six goals and 24 points through 35 games before getting hurt. Expect a further update on his status.
The versatile forward remains sidelined with a lower-body injury. He scored seven goals and 14 points through 37 games before getting hurt.
Kane remains out indefinitely with a concussion so not travelling with the team is no surprise. The power forward scored 18 goals and 31 points in 46 games before getting hurt. Don't expect the Jets to rush their prized forward back into the lineup.
Despres skating before practice is a sign that he's on the road to recovery. He likely requires some conditioning in the minors once healthy.
