
Utah Mammoth News

It's unclear when Trocheck got hurt but he was not on the ice for Thursday's morning skate and will not play vs. the Predators. Trocheck, who leads the Hurricanes in goals, will obviously be a huge loss and will likely lead to more playing time for Sebastian Aho and Jordan Staal. Look for Morgan Geekie to replace him in the lineup.

Peeke played in six straight games but will be replaced by Michael Del Zotto on Thursday vs. the Blackhawks. Peeke has registered two assists in six games this season.


Peeke split the 2020 campaign between the NHL and AHL, totalling three points (1G / 2A) in 22 games with the Blue Jackets. Peeke is expected to replace Dean Kukan.

Trocheck was scratched in Columbus on Monday due to a lower-body injury but head coach Rod Brind'Amour is hopeful that he'll be available on Thursday. Trocheck, who has had a hot start to the season, travelled to Dallas and comes in with six goals and three assists (nine points) in nine games.



Stenlund has been out since January 26th but will be back in the lineup Monday vs. Carolina. Stenlund, who has one goal and one assist in two games this season, will replace Mikko Koivu in the lineup.

Stenlund has been out since January 26th but was activated on Wednesday. Despite coming off of IR, it doesn't look like Stenlund will play Thursday vs. the Stars.


Crouse and Christian Fischer will come out of the lineup with undisclosed injuries, so John Hayden and Dryden Hunt will draw into the lineup in the bottom-6. Crouse is considered day-to-day.

Hayton missed Wednesday's game with an undisclosed injury but is expected to play on Friday. Hayton, who started the season on the wing, will shift back to centre and could be on a line with Phil Kessel tonight. Hayton has registered one goal on three shots in three games this season.

Hayton will come out of the Coyotes lineup with a minor injury. The Coyotes said that he probably could have played buy that they are being cautious, so John Hayden will draw into the lineup for him. Consider Hayton as day-to-day.

Crouse was originally listed as a game-time decision but shortly after cleared protocol and will play tonight vs. the Sharks. Crouse, who had 15 goals and 10 assists (25 points) in 66 games last season is expected to skate with Derick Brassard and Clayton Keller.

Crouse was unable to participate on Wednesday due to COVID-19 protocols and the Coyotes are not certain whether Crouse will be available for their season opener. If Crouse can't play, John Hayden will replace him in the bottom-6.

Marino was originally drafted in the sixth-round by the Oilers but was traded to Pittsburgh for a sixth-round pick back in the summer of 2019. What a trade that has turned out to be for the Penguins. Marino had a terrific rookie season, compiling six goals with 20 assists (26 points) in 56 games. He averaged over 20 minutes per game in 2020 and should continue to eat huge minutes in the Penguins' top-4 in 2021.


