Balcers picked up four points (2G / 2A) in his first 14 games of the season with Florida. In Tampa, he will likely skate on the third line with Ross Colton and Vladislav Namestnikov.
Balcers was originally drafted by the Sharks in 2015 but was traded to Ottawa as a part of the Erik Karlsson deal in 2018. He found his way back to San Jose via waivers in 2021 and had a career-best 23 points (11G / 12A) in 61 games with San Jose last season. He provides the Panthers a little depth at left wing and can move up and down the lineup.
Balcers missed the last four games with an upper-body injury but is set to play Saturday vs. the Predators. In Friday's practice, Balcers skated on the top line and second power-play unit because Alexander Barabanov is questionable with a non-COVID illness.
Balcers missed Thursday's game vs. the Islanders and remains day-to-day with an upper-body injury. Noah Gregor will skate in the top-6 vs. the Bruins with Balcers still sidelined.
Balcers had two goals in three games since returning to the lineup but will not be in the lineup for at least two games after being added to the COVID-19 protocol list on Wednesday. Alexander Barabanov was activated from the same list and took his spot on the top line in practice.
Balcers has been out since December 3rd but will return to the lineup on Thursday vs. the Rangers. Balcers will likely replace Alexander Barabanov (COVID-19 protocol) in the top-6.
Balcers, who was moved to IR on December 7th, is progressing but is still expected to miss at least one more week. Expect Noah Gregor to continue to skate in the Sharks' top-6 while Balcers is out.
Balcers was claimed off of waivers from the Senators in January and went on to score eight goals and nine assists (17 points) in 41 games with San Jose. Balcers showed he was capable of playing in the Sharks' top-6 at times in 2021 but is probably best suited to play on their third-line.
Balcers missed the last two games with an undisclosed injury but will play Monday in Vegas. Balcers, who has two goals and five assists in 13 games this season, will replace John Leonard in the lineup and will skate with Tomas Hertl and Timo Meier.
Balcers is questionable to play Friday in Anaheim. If he's in the lineup, Balcers is expected to skate on the second line with Tomas Hertl and Timo Meier and comes in with two goals and five assists (seven points) in 13 games this season.
Balcers suited up for the last two games, firing one shot with a minus-1 rating. On Thursday he will be replaced by John Leonard, who has sat out for the last six games.
Balcers was claimed off of waivers from the Senators in mid-January and will replace Sasha Chmelevski in the lineup on Saturday. The 23-year-old winger has 17 points (6G / 11A) in 51 career NHL games.
