Dougie Hamilton will draw back into the lineup with Krug taking a seat. Krug has a goal and two assists in eight games since the NHL resumed action. Tonight, will be the first game that Krug has missed this season.
Faulk has missed the last four games with an upper-body injury he suffered on March 2nd in Anaheim. He took part in the Hurricanes' optional skate on Tuesday, but this is his first full practice back with the team. His status for Thursday's game remains unknown, so monitor his availability for tomorrow's game-day skate.
Faulk will miss his fourth straight game with an upper body injury that he suffered last Sunday. He is listed as day-to-day so Thursday vs. Buffalo could be a possible return date for the 21-year-old defenseman.
Faulk will not play Friday or Saturday, but monitor his status before Tuesday's game against the Rangers.
Regardless, Faulk is still questionable for Friday and Saturday's contest.
Faulk was injured in the first period of Sunday's loss to the Ducks. Expect him to miss at least Friday and Saturday's games and then be re-evaluated after that. The Hurricanes have recalled Ryan Murphy from Charlotte (AHL).
Faulk left Sunday's contest after playing just 1:46. The Hurricanes ruled out a concussion, but whatever the injury, Faulk will miss the next week and a half (roughly 5 games). Mike Komisarek will slide into the Hurricanes lineup while Faulk is sidelined.
Gunnarsson missed the last game in a half with an elbow injury, but will return tonight vs. the Hurricanes. He will be paired with Cody Franson on the blueline opposed to his usual partner Dion Phaneuf.
Gunnarsson is skating with Mark Fraser in practice which suggests that he is not 100% and likely will miss his second straight game on Thursday. Tim Gleason would stay paired with Dion Phaneuf if Gunnarsson can't play.
Gunnarsson will not face the Islanders tonight after getting hurt on Saturday vs. the Rangers. He is considered day-to-day, monitor his status on Thursday. Expect Tim Gleason to make his Maple Leafs debut.
Gunnarsson was injured in the Maple Leafs 7-1 loss to the Rangers on Saturday. He played only 5:06 before departing for the dressing room and not returning. If he is unable to play on Tuesday, Tim Gleason is expected to make his Maple Leafs debut and could take Gunnarson's spot paired with Dion Phaneuf. If not Gleason, Jake Gardiner would move up with Phaneuf.
Krug was given a maintenance day on Friday, but did take part in the Bruins morning skate today. The Bruins have been battling injuries on the blueline all season, but Krug is one defenseman who has not missed a game. He has 20 points (8G / 12A) in 41 games.
Schenn suffered a neck injury when he was nailed from behind by Capitals' forward Tom Wilson on Tuesday. Schenn skated this morning and will be in the lineup tonight. He has four assists in his last six games and has a total of seven goals and 12 assists (19 points) in 34 games.
We won't know any further updates on Schenn until later today. The hit looked painful, however, so if you are riding Schenn, you may want to look to the wire.
Krug seems very likely to play tonight after participating in practice the last two days. Monitor his status during pre-game warmups, but it seems like he will play. Krug is tied for the NHL lead amongst defensemen with seven goals.
Leivo appeared in seven games with the Maple Leafs in October, he recorded one goal and one assist. While in the AHL he had five goals and 12 points in 17 games.
Krug's availability for Thursday's game never really seemed in jeopardy, but this ensures that he will be in the lineup tomorrow. The 22-year-old defenseman has enjoyed a great start to the season collecting seven goals and 16 points in 27 games. The seven goals in tied for the league lead amongst D-men. He should be activated in all formats.
Leivo was a minus-1 in 7:40 while replacing Joffrey Lupul last night.
With Joffrey Lupul potentially out tomorrow, the Maple Leafs have brought Leivo back as insurance. Leivo has one goal and one assist in six games with the Leafs.
Leivo will go back to the AHL because David Clarkson's 10 game suspension is over and he will return to the lineup on Friday.
