Manson returns to the Ducks lineup tonight against the Flames.
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Manson (upper-body) will not play on Tuesday.
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Manson is questionable for Tuesday because of undisclosed injury.
Manson got dinged up on Sunday and is questionable to play Tuesday vs. the Flyers. The Ducks continue to get banged up and if Manson can’t go tonight, Luke Schenn will draw back into the lineup.
Hudon will be back in the Canadiens lineup on Saturday.
Hudon has not played during the last three games but will return to the lineup in Boston. There’s no word on who Hudon will replace, but he returns with two goals and one assist in six games this season.
Kamenev will be back in Colorado’s lineup on Friday.
Kamenev was scratched on Wednesday but will replace Gabriel Bourque in the lineup on Friday. Kamenev has yet to record a point and has played just 8:47 TOI/GM through five games this season. He will centre the fourth line with Colin Wilson and Tyson Jost on his wings.
Nichushkin (undisclosed) will be back in the Stars lineup on Thursday.
Nichushkin has missed the last three games with an undisclosed injury, but will return on the Stars fourth line tonight. Nichushkin has just one assist and eight shots on goal in three games so far this season.
Nichushkin (undisclosed) will not play on Friday.
Nichushkin will miss his second straight game with an undisclosed injury. Head coach Jim Montgomery said that Nichushkin is still fighting the injury, but it sounds like he is no more than day-to-day.
Nichushkin (undisclosed) will come out of the Stars lineup on Tuesday.
Kamenev is expected to draw into Colorado’s lineup on Thursday.
It will be Kamenev’s fourth appearance with the Avalanche after being acquired from the Predators last season. The 22-year-old had one assist in two games with Colorado (AHL) before he was called up last week.
Nichushkin (lower-body) is expected to make his season debut on Tuesday.
Nichushkin took part in the Stars morning skate on Tuesday and is expected to make his season debut tonight vs. the Maple Leafs. The 23-year-old has not played in the NHL since the 2015-16 season, but scored 27 goals and 24 assists (51 points) in 86 KHL games since then.
Landeskog (lower-body) will be in Colorado’s lineup on Tuesday.
Landeskog missed Monday’s practice but was on the ice for Tuesday’s morning skate and will play tonight in Columbus. Landeskog has one goal, one assist, a plus-3 rating and two shots on goal in the first two games of the season.
The Avalanche recalled Vladislav Kamenev from Colorado (AHL).
Kamenev did not make the Avalanche out of training camp and headed to the Eagles (AHL) to start the season. The 22-year-old had one assist in two games but has been recalled with Gabriel Landeskog banged up.
Landeskog is questionable for Tuesday with a lower-body injury.
Landeskog did not practice on Monday and is questionable to play tomorrow in Columbus. The Avalanche are hopeful that he will be available, but Matt Calvert skated on the Avalanche top line with Landeskog unavailable.
Nichushkin (lower-body) will be a game-time decision on Saturday.
Nichushkin missed the Stars season opener vs.the Coyotes on Thursday and is unlikely to play Saturday against the Jets. The Russian winger is considered day-to-day, so you could see him make his season debut next week.
Nichushkin is questionable for Saturday with a lower-body injury.
The Islanders signed Brock Nelson to a one-year deal worth $4.25M.
The Sharks signed Ryan Merkley to a three-year, entry-level contract.
The Stars have signed Valeri Nichushkin to a two-year deal worth $5.9M ($2.95M AAV).
Nichushkin was drafted No.10 overall in 2013 and recorded 64 points (23G / 41A) in 166 career NHL games before leaving for the KHL. The 23-year-old had 27 goals and 24 assists (51 points) in 86 games with CSKA Moscow during his two years in Russia. Nichushkin returns to the NHL, where he projects to be a middle-6 winger.
The Sharks select Ryan Merkley with the No.21 overall pick.
Girard (upper-body) will not be in the Avalanche lineup for Game 4.
