Martin Hanzal News

This comes as no surprise, Hanzal had been listed as doubtful prior to Saturday's contest. Tonight will mark the third consecutive game that Hanzal will have missed.

Hanzal did not take part in the morning skate, but skated after the team got off of the ice. That would usually indicate a player who will not be in the lineup tonight.

Hanzal has missed the last two games with a lower-body injury, his absence this morning suggests that he will not be in the lineup tonight in Washington. The Coyotes are 2-0 without Hanzal, so there is no reason to rush him back if he is not 100 per cent.

Hanzal has missed multiple practices lately and it appears as if he will miss his second consecutive games tonight. Hanzal will likely be playing with fellow Czech Olympian Martin Erat when he returns from injury. If Hanzal does not play tonight, monitor his status before Saturday's game vs. the Capitals.

Hanzal missed Tuesday's contest against the Canucks after being injured on Sunday vs. the Blues. Monitor Hanzal's status following the Coyotes morning skate on Thursday.

Hanzal was injured in Sunday's loss to the Blues and is now listed as day-to-day. He is questionable for Thursday's clash with the Canadiens.

Hanzal suffered a lower-body injury in Sunday's loss to the St. Louis Blues. He will continue to get treatment prior to tomorrow's game, but monitor his status throughout the day. Hanzal has 15 goals and 22 assists (37 points) in 55 games this season.

Kearns has recorded three goals, one assist and six penalty minutes in 22 games this season with San Jose. At the time of his recall (Dec. 28), he led Worcester in points (18) and assists (13) and currently ranks sixth on the team in scoring.

Hanzal was a late scratch in Friday's contest, but could be in the lineup tonight. Monitor his status during 7:30 p.m EST warmups.

Hanzal did not participate in this morning's skate, however it was optional so it was not alarming. Hanzal will sit tonight and may not play on Saturday either as he prepares to represent the Czech Republic at the Olympics.

Hanzal missed the last two games with a lower-body injury, but his participation in the morning skate suggests he will return tonight vs. the Oilers. Hanzal has 34 points (14G / 20A) in 45 games this season.

Hanzal is dealing with a nagging injury that is expected to be to his lower-body. Monitor his status during pre-game warmups.

Hanzal left Saturday's game and did not return, but he is skating in warm-ups as expected and will go tonight vs. Nashville. Hanzal will skate on a line with Radim Vrbata and TIm Kennedy. He has seven goals and 19 points in 20 games.

Hanzal left Saturday's contest in the first period and did not return. He practiced this morning on his regular line and also participated on the power-play which is a good sign that he will be in the lineup tonight. Coyotes head coach Dave Tippet said that Hanzal will take part in warm-ups and they will decide then if he will play or not. Hanzal is tied for the team lead with 19 points (7G / 12A).

The extent of Hanzal's injury is not known at this time, but any time he misses will be a big loss for the Coyotes. Hanzal is tied for the team lead in points with 19 (7G / 12A) through 20 games. Monitor his status prior to tomorrow's game vs. Nashville.

Hanzal missed Tuesday's game vs. St. Louis but will return tonight vs. Chicago. Hanzal has five goals and 14 points in 16 games.

Hanzal missed Phoenix's on Tuesday but skated on a line with Lauri Korpikoski and Radim Vrbata in the morning skate which suggests he will play tonight. Phoenix has the NHL's sixth best offence, much to the help of Hanzal's five goals and 14 points in 16 games.

The Coyotes will receive a big boost tonight when they get their second leading scorer back. Hanzal has five goals and six assists (11 points) in 12 games. He will play on a line with Lauri Korpikoski and Radim Vrbata.

Hanzal will be eligible to return on Saturday vs. the Sharks. This is a tough break for the Coyotes, Hanzal had been ripping it up as of late. He has five goals and six assists (11 points) in 12 games.

If Hanzal is suspended it would be a huge blow to the Coyotes offence, he has 11 points in 12 games including four goals in his last four games.