Kadri was not at the Maple Leafs morning skate and head coach Mike Babcock said the centre would not be available vs. the Lightning. Babcock added that there may be a press release regarding Kadri’s injury, which suggests he could miss some time. This would obviously be a huge loss heading into the playoffs if that is the case but we update any further information as it is provided.
Backlund was rested on Monday but is expected to replace Sean Monahan in the lineup on Wednesday.
Kadri suffered a concussion early in Tuesday’s game in St. Louis and will not play Thursday vs. the Capitals. William Nylander will move to centre on the third line and Andreas Johnsson will replace him on the top power-play unit.
Coleman missed the last four games with an upper-body injury but will play Tuesday vs. the Penguins. Coleman has been held pointless in his last six games but has a quality campaign, scoring 18 goals on 155 shots (11.6 SH%) with 11 assists (29 points) in 55 games.
Coleman was a bit of a surprising scratch on Tuesday and will miss his second straight game on Thursday. Nick Lappin will remain in the Devils lineup with Coleman sidelined.
Weegar has been in the lineup for the last two games but will be replaced by Ian McCoshen on Thursday.
Weegar was activated from IR prior to Friday’s game but sat out for a fourth straight game. Tonight he will replace Ian McCoshen and is expected to skate with Josh Brown.
Weegar suffered a concussion in Montreal on Tuesday on a hit that resulted in Paul Byron getting suspended for three games. Josh Brown is expected to make his NHL debut in Weegar’s place on Friday.
Bishop has missed the last six games with a lower-body injury but “may be ready to go tomorrow” after practicing Thursday. Even if he plays, Bishop has just three points (1G / 2A) in 20 games while averaging just 9:27 TOI/gm, so he has no fantasy value.
Bishop left the game in Philadelphia after playing just 2:15 TOI and is questionable for Friday’s game against the Blue Jackets. Greg McKegg was recalled from Charlotte (AHL) and would play if Bishop can’t go.
