Stafford (upper-body) will miss Thursday’s game vs. the Stars.
Drew Stafford News
Stafford left Monday’s preseason game with an upper-body injury and did not return.
Jets’ head coach Paul Maurice said that Stafford will undergo tests on Tuesday and said he doesn’t believe it’s overly serious. Maurice added that Stafford is day-to-day for now, but it doesn’t sound like he will miss significant time.
Suspension
Stafford has been suspended for one game for his high sticking infraction on Saturday.
Stafford caught Nick Holden with a high stick on Saturday and will miss Tuesday’s game in St. Louis after the NHL suspended him for one game. With Stafford out, look for Anthony Peluso to get back into the lineup.
The Jets have activated Drew Stafford (upper-body) from IR.
The Jets have placed Drew Stafford (undisclosed) on IR.
Stafford, who missed Friday’s game in Minnesota was placed on IR on Sunday to create a roster spot for the Jets to call up Patrice Cormier from Manitoba (AHL). Stafford will miss at least the next two games.
Signing
The Jets have resigned Drew Stafford to a two-year deal worth $8.7M.
Stafford (upper-body) will be in the lineup on Thursday.
Stafford was injured in the Jets win over the Oilers on Monday. Despite missing practice on Wednesday, Stafford was on the ice for the Jets morning skate and he will be in the lineup tonight in Washington.
Stafford (upper-body) will skate on Thursday; could play in Washington.
Stafford is expected to take part in the Jets morning skate on Thursday and could be in the lineup vs. the Capitals. If Stafford is unable to play, then Dustin Byfuglien will move back to forward with Adam Pardy likely to draw in. Monitor Stafford’s status during the A.M skate.
Stafford (upper-body) did not practice on Wednesday.
Stafford was injured in Tuesday’s game against Edmonton and his absence from today’s practice is not a good sign for his status for Thursday’s game in Washington. Expect an update later today.
Stafford left Monday’s game with an upper-body injury and did not return.
Stafford, who was playing in his third game with the Jets, was forced to leave the game after playing 13:59. He had been promoted to the top-line on Monday, but his night was cut short. Expect an update on Tuesday.
Line Change
Stafford promoted to the Jets first line on Monday.
Stafford had one goal on five shots in the Jets shootout win over the Red Wings on Saturday. He has seven shots and has played a total of 5:06 on the power-play in his first two games with Winnipeg. He has now been bumped to the top-line, increasing his fantasy value yet again.
The Sabres have traded Drew Stafford, Tyler Myers, Joel Armia, Brendan Lemieux and a 1st round pick to the Jets for Evander Kane, Zach Bogosian and Jason Kasdorf.
Stafford, who is a pending UFA at the end of the season, had nine goals, 15 assists (24 points) and a minus-18 rating in 50 games with the Sabres this season. He is a one-time 30-goal scorer and will likely fill Evander Kane’s role on the Jets’ third line.
Stafford (personal) did not participate in the Sabres morning skate.
Stafford missed Tuesday’s game to be with his wife for the birth of their child. His absence this morning doesn’t necessarily rule him out for tonight, but it isn’t a good sign.
Stafford (personal) will not play on Tuesday.
Stafford will not be in the lineup tonight in New Jersey because he has returned to Buffalo to be with his wife for the birth of his child. With Stafford out, the Sabres may dress Tyson Strachan and go with seven defensemen.
Stafford (upper-body) is out tonight.
Stafford left Saturday's game early and did not return. Prior to Saturday, Stafford actually had a three-game point streak going (3G / 2A). Linus Omark will draw back into the Sabres lineup while Stafford is sidelined.
Stafford (upper-body) will play tonight; Marcus Foligno will come out of the lineup with an injury.
Stafford missed the last six games with an upper-body ailment. He will enter the lineup tonight vs. the Maple Leafs and likely skate with Brian Flynn and Ville Leino.
Stafford (upper-body) is not ready to play tonight, maybe tomorrow.
Stafford will miss his fifth straight game tonight but could be in the lineup on Wednesday vs. the Maple Leafs.
The Buffalo Sabres could have forward Drew Stafford back in the lineup before the end of the week.
Stafford went through practice this morning in First Niagara Center wearing a red non-contact jersey. Stafford has missed the past three games after suffering an upper-body injury against the Minnesota Wild on January 2. "I think it's more a day-to-day kind of thing," Stafford said. "I had a really long day today, a hard-working day, so we'll see how it responds later today and tomorrow morning. That's pretty much where we're at." Stafford has four goals and nine assists in 41 games this season.
Stafford (upper-body) has been placed on injured reserve.
Stafford will missed his third straight game tonight after suffering an upper-body injury last Thursday. The former 30-goal scorer and three-time 20-plus goal scorer has nearly zero fantasy value anymore. He has recorded just 13 points (4G / 9A) in 41 games this season
Stafford (upper-body) will not play tonight.
Stafford was injured in the first period on Thursday and will not dress tonight vs. the Devils. Zenon Konopka will make his Sabres debut tonight.