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Taylor Hall skating on a line with Hemsky and Horcoff this morning.
Looks like Hall will be back in the lineup for Thursday's tilt. The former 1st overall pick scored seven goals and 18 points through 22 games before getting hurt.
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Staal says he's game time decision
With Evgeni Malkin now listed as day-to-day, Staal may actually be getting back into the lineup. Check back for a further update on the former 2nd overall pick.
Staal working out before #Pens AM skate, track suit and skates
Sounds like Staal will miss his second consecutive game. The former 2nd overall pick has 12 goals and 18 points and was likely to see a boost in offensive minutes with Crosby sidelined.
#Pens coach Bylsma: Staal still day to day at this point in time with a lower-body injury. -MC
Doesn't sound encouraging for him to play although the team did send down his replacement Jason Williams. The former 2nd overall pick has 12 goals and 18 points and was likely to see a boost in offensive minutes with Crosby sidelined. Expect a further update on his status prior to tomorrow's game.
"I felt good today, no problems with shooting or contact. I hope to be back in the lineup on Thursday." - Taylor Hall
Barring a setback, you should expect Hall back into the lineup this week. The former 1st overall pick has seven goals and 18 points in 22 games but last played on November 26th.
#Pens coach Bylsma: Jordan Staal out tonight vs NYI. Day to day lower body.
Staal continues to battle injuries in his young career. The former 2nd overall pick has 12 goals and 18 points and was likely to see a boost in offensive minutes with Crosby sidelined. Expect a further update on his status.
#Oilers D Corey Potter (ankle) and LW Taylor Hall (shoulder) participating in today's morning skate with full equipment
Hall staying on the ice remains encouraging for his long-term projections. Expect the former 1st overall pick to get back into game action in the next couple of days.
LW Taylor Hall (shoulder) practicing with the team again today but wearing non-contact jersey
Hall likely needs another week or two before getting into a game. Expect a further update as he inches closer to returning.
Taylor Hall is on the ice with his teammates for morning skate. He hasn't taken a full practice yet, so I don't imagine he'd play tonight.
Certainly a step in the right direction for fantasy hockey owners and the Oilers. Check back for a further update on his status as he could return in a couple of games.
Staal seems to be OK, will be checked to make sure there's no structural damage.
Considering the way Staal plays the game of hockey, bumps and bruises are to be expected. The third line center scored 12 goals and 18 points in 25 games. If he misses any time, we will let you know.
"I'm trying to work as hard as I can to get back as quick as I can." - Taylor Hall (shoulder), who had a high-tempo on-ice workout today
Hall was back at practice just days after the injury and is certainly ahead of schedule. Check back for a further update on the former 1st overall pick.
Oilers forward Taylor Hall will miss 2-4 weeks with a left shoulder injury.
Bad news for Hall owners and the Edmonton Oilers. Prior to getting hurt, the sophomore scored seven goals and 18 points in 22 games. As a fiery competitor, look for hall to get back into the lineup as soon as he can.
Hall out
Hall had an MRI today with the results not expected to be released until late tonight or tomorrow. Expect a further update as soon as the news breaks.
Maybe we’ll find out Monday before the Oilers host the Predators what Hall’s MRI shows — a shoulder separation, dislocation, something else? And how long the 20-year-old former No. 1 draft pick be out of the lineup?
We will have a further update on Hall's status prior to tomorrow's puck drop so stay tuned.
Taylor Hall will not return to tonight's game due to a left shoulder injury
Hall injured his shoulder after taking a body check in the first period. While he returned to the game briefly the team likely took him out for precautionary measures.
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Hall moves down a line to the second line where he will play with mentor-figure Shawn Horcoff. Through 17 games, the former 1st overall pick continues to break out with three goals and eight points.
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Practice is underway at CONSOL Energy Center. Center Jordan Staal is out with his teammates.
Sounds like his absence from practice yesterday was just a maintenance day. Feel free to start him with confidence.
#Pens Staal is only player of note missing from practice -SK
Staal just returned to lineup on Saturday so this absence is likely just a maintenance day. He scored six goals and 10 points through his first 14 games.
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Staal, Martin officially are playing tonight
Staal gets back into the lineup after missing two games. Start him if you still have an available roster slot.
#Pens coach Bylsma: Staal also game-time decision -SK
Good news for Staal, who has missed the past two games. He scored six goals and nine points through his first 12 for the injury-plagued Pens.