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The Flames have recalled Andrew Mangiapane from Stockton (AHL).
With Micheal Frolik (broken jaw) going on IR, Mangiapane has been recalled after recording 14 goals and 19 assists (33 points) in 29 games with Stockton.
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Weber (foot) did not travel on the Canadiens three-game road trip.
Weber was sent home from their previous road-trip, missing the last three games and will miss at least three more with a foot injury. With both Weber and David Schlemko (illness) out, the Canadiens have recalled Brett Lernout from Laval (AHL) to go on the trip.
The Canadiens have sent Shea Weber (foot) back to Montreal.
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The Red Wings have reassigned Tyler Bertuzzi to Grand Rapids (AHL).
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Bertuzzi has been recalled from Grand Rapids (AHL) and he will make his season debut on Saturday.
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The Avalanche have assigned Dominic Toninato to San Antonio (AHL).
Toninato, 23, recorded one assist in eight games with the Avalanche during his call-up. Toninato returns to the AHL with Colin Wilson back to 100 percent—he has three goals and three assists (six points) in 13 games with the Rampage.
Weber (lower-body) is on the ice for warmups; expected to play vs. Detroit.
Weber (lower-body) will be a game-time decision on Saturday.
Weber has missed the last six games with a lower-body injury, but took part in today’s morning skate and it looks like he will play tonight vs. the Red Wings. Weber skated with Jordie Benn this morning and will likely take his spot back on the top power play unit as well. Monitor his status during pre-game warmups, but it looks like the hulking defenseman will play tonight. He has 13 points (4G / 9A) in 20 games this season.
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Ellis (knee) skated with his teammates on Thursday for the first time since June; expected to be sidelined for a few more weeks.
Weber (lower-body) traveled with the team to Detroit; could return to the lineup on Thursday.
Weber (lower-body) is not expected to return to the Canadiens lineup on Wednesday.
Weber (lower-body) will not be in the Canadiens lineup on Monday.
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Weber (lower-body) will not play Saturday vs. the Sabres.
Weber took part in the Canadiens’ morning skate but will miss his third straight game with a lower-body injury. With Weber out, Jakub Jerabek will remain on the Canadiens’ blueline.
Weber (lower-body) will not be in the Canadiens lineup on Wednesday.
Weber (lower-body) will be a game-time decision on Wednesday.
Weber (undisclosed) is not on the ice for warmups; will not play Tuesday in Dallas.
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Toninato was recalled from San Antonio (AHL) and will make his NHL debut on Saturday.
Toninato was a fifth round pick in 2012 and has registered three goals and three assists in 13 games in his first pro year with the Rampage. The 23-year-old will centre a line with Nail Yakupov and Sven Andrighetto on his wings.
Weber (lower-body) will likely return to the Canadiens lineup on Saturday.