Joffrey Lupul News

Lupul will miss three weeks with a broken hand.

Lupul will wear a cast on his injured hand for a minimum of 10 days before he can put a glove back on it and get some mobility back, according to coach Carlyle, who added the winger won't go on the team's upcoming road trip. With Lupul out, the Leafs recalled forward Sam Carrick from the AHL and he made his NHL debut last night.

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Lupul is out indefinitely with a broken right hand.

Lupul stepped on a stick at practice and fell on his hand. Lupul was hoping to play on Friday, but an X-ray revealed a break. Leo Komarov will play with Nazem Kadri and Phil Kessel tonight with Lupul out.

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Lupul (lower-body) will play on Friday.

After missing Thursday's practice, Lupul was back on the ice this morning and will play vs. the Red Wings tonight. Lupul has two goals and one assist in four games this season. Lupul being active means Brandon Kozun goes back to the fourth line.

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Lupul (lower-body) is on the ice for the Maple Leafs' morning skate.

Lupul missed Thursday's practice and his status for tonight's game was in doubt, but his participation this morning is a good sign that he should be available tonight. We will get a full update after the morning skate.

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Lupul's status for Friday is unclear due to a lower-body injury.

Lupul apparently tweaked something in the Maple Leafs win on Tuesday and it could keep him out of Friday's clash with the Red Wings. Lupul has two goals and one assist in four games, but will be replaced by Brandon Kozun tomorrow if he can't go.

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Lupul (leg) is not taking part in Maple Leafs practice.

Lupul was bothered by a right leg issue in Tuesday's game and it has kept him out of practice this morning. He reportedly skated prior to the practice, but did not stick around for the team skate. Brandon Kozun is skating in his spot on the second line. Expect that to be the case on Friday if Lupul can't play.

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Lupul will undergo knee surgery and is done for the rest of the regular season.

Lupul's recovery time is expected to be three weeks and with the Maple Leafs' playoff chances shrinking with every passing game, don't expect to see Lupul again until October of 2014.

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Lupul (lower-body) is on the ice for pre-game warmups.

Lupul was upgraded from doubtful to a game-time decision and now it looks like he will play tonight vs. Winnipeg. Lupul missed Thursday's game with a lower-body injury, but it looks like he will return tonight. He has three goals and three assists in his last night games. Jerry D'Amigo will likely come out of the lineup.

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Lupul (lower-body) is listed as day-to-day; doubtful for Saturday.

Lupul is in danger of missing his second straight game with a lower-body injury. The exact nature of the injury is not known, but it looks like it will hold him out of tomorrow's meeting with the Jets. Jerry D'Amigo will likely stay in the lineup if Lupul is unable to go.

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Maple Leafs forward Joffrey Lupul will have a phone hearing on Friday for his cross check on Red Wings forward Justing Abdelkder in the first period of Wednesday's Winter Classic.

Lupul was assessed a two-minute cross-checking minor on the play but could also face a suspension. A phone-hearing means that he won't be suspended for more than five games, which is good news for the Maple Leafs, who have already had a number of key players suspended this season.

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Lupul (groin) has receieved medical clearance to dress in tonight's game against the KIngs.

Lupul missed the last seven games but will suit up tonight on a line with Nikolai Kulemin and Peter Holland. Before getting hurt Lupul hadn't recorded a point in his last three games, but he has eight goals and seven assists (15 points) in 22 games.

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Lupul (groin) will return tomorrow, barring any unforeseen setback.

Lupul missed the last seven games but is expected to return tomorrow and skate on the third line with Peter Holland and Nikolai Kulemin. Lupul will also replace Mason Raymond on the second power-play unit. Lupes has eight goals and seven assists in 22 games.

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Lupul (groin) skated on a regular line at practice this morning, could return on Wednesday.

Lupul skated with Peter Holland and Nikolai Kulemin in practice this morning, so there is a good chance he returns against the Kings. He missed the last seven games with a grade 2 groin strain. Monitor his status during Thursday's morning skate.

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