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Anderson will miss 7-10 days with a knee injury.
Anderson was hurt in Sunday’s win over the Devils and it will keep him sidelined for at least one week. Anderson hyperextended his knee and his injury opens the door for T.J. Tynan to make his NHL debut on Monday.
Anderson (concussion protocol) is expected to play on Thursday.
Anderson missed the third period vs. the Red Wings after being hit by Brendan Smith and did not return. Despite being in concussion protocol, it looks like Anderson will be in the lineup on Thursday. Anderson has 10 goals and nine assists (19 points) in 51 games this season.
Anderson (undisclosed) left Tuesday’s game and did not return.
Anderson was forced from Tuesday’s game after being hit by Red Wings’ defenseman Brendan Smith. The Blue Jackets felt that the hit was questionable, but it went unpenalized. Monitor Anderson’s status prior to Thursday’s game vs. the Canucks. Expect Markus Hannikainen to replace him if he can't go.
Call up / Send down
The Predators have recalled Alexandre Carrier from Milwaukee (AHL).
Carrier, 20, was a fourth round pick in 2015 (115th overall) and this is his first NHL call-up. Carrier has picked up four goals and 18 assists (22 points) in 35 games in his first season with Milwaukee.
Byron (upper-body) will return to the Canadiens lineup on Monday.
Byron missed Saturday’s game in Toronto with an upper-body injury that he suffered last Wednesday. Byron, who has 12 goals and 11 assists (23 points) in 39 games will replace Daniel Carr vs. the Capitals.
Matheson will be a healthy scratch on Saturday afternoon.
Matheson has four points (2G / 2A) and 19 shots on goal in seven games this season, but will be a healthy scratch on Saturday in Buffalo. This might just be a move to get the young defenseman some rest, especially with the Panthers back in action again tomorrow. He’ll be replaced by Steve Kampfer.
The Canadiens signed Philip Danault to a two-year deal worth $1.82 million (912K AAV).
Danault, 23, is a former first round pick (26th overall in 2011), who was traded to the Canadiens last year. He spent the first 30 games of the year wit the Blackhawks, where he had five points (1G / 4A) and added another five points (3G / 2A) in 21 games following the trade. He should find himself on the Habs’ third line in 2016-17.
The Blue Jackets have recalled Josh Anderson from Lake Erie (AHL).
Anderson, 21, has scored 18 goals with 18 assists (36 points) in 53 games with Lake Erie this season. He will likely take Sonny Milano’s spot in the Blue Jackets’ top-6 with Milano heading back the other way. Anderson has one goal and three assists in 16 career NHL games.
The Canadiens have acquired Phillip Danault and a 2018 2nd round pick for Dale Weise and Tomas Fleischmann.
Danault, 23, was the 26th overall pick in 2011 and has appeared in 30 of his 33 career NHL games this season, collecting one goal and fourth assists. The centre is a Quebec native heading home.
Call up / Send down
The Panthers have recalled Mike Matheson from Portland (AHL).
Matheson, 21, was the Panthers first round pick (23rd overall) in 2012 but has never appeared in an NHL game. He has posted five goals and nine assists (14 points) in 43 games with Portland this season and is expected to make his NHL debut on Saturday.
The Blue Jackets have sent Josh Anderson to Lake Erie (AHL).
Call up / Send down
The Blackhawks have recalled Philip Danault from Rockford (AHL).
The Blue Jackets have recalled Josh Anderson from Lake Erie (AHL).
The Blue Jackets have a back-to-back on Friday and Saturday, so they want an extra forward with the team. Anderson has three goals and one assist in eight games with Lake Erie this season. He also has one career assist in six NHL games.
Line Change
Byron will make his Canadiens debut on Thursday.
Bryon has sat out the first 10 games of the season, but will make his Habs’ debut tonight vs. the Oilers. Byron had 19 points (6G / 13A) in 57 games with the Flames last season.
Line Change
Byron will not make his Canadiens’ debut on Wednesday.
Byron was claimed off of waivers on Tuesday, but will be held out of the lineup for the season opener vs. the Maple Leafs.
Waiver Move
The Canadiens have claimed Paul Byron off of waivers from Calgary.
Byron, 26, has been a nice depth piece for the Flames over the last few seasons, but after Zack Kassian was suspended indefinitely on Monday, the Habs claimed Byron from Calgary. Byron had six goals and 13 assists (19 points) in 57 games with the Flames last season.
The Flames and Paul Byron avoided arbitration by agreeing on a one-year contract.
The Flames have placed Paul Byron (lower-body) on IR.
Byron has missed the last two games and will likely miss a few more games after being moved to IR this afternoon. His movement to IR created a roster spot for the Flames to recall Michael Ferland from Adirondack (AHL).