Eichel (ankle) will return to the Sabres lineup on Saturday.
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The Coyotes have reassigned Adin Hill to Tucson (AHL).
Hill’s return to the AHL suggests that Antti Raanta is set to return from his lower-body injury on Saturday. Hill has gone 14-10-0 with a 2.41 GAA and .911 SV% with the Roadrunners this season.
Eichel (ankle) will not play on Thursday.
Despite practicing on Tuesday and Wednesday, Eichel is not ready to return to the Sabres lineup on Thursday. Regardless, he is obviously getting close to a return to the lineup, so monitor his status heading into Saturday’s game vs. the Blackhawks.
Goalie Start
Hill led the Coyotes onto the ice for warmups.
Stone (leg) will not make the trip to Florida.
Stone suffered a leg injury against the Flames on Friday and won’t travel with the team for Monday’s game. Marian Gaborik is expected to move up the lineup to replace Stone.
Hagg will miss two weeks with a lower-body injury.
Hagg must have suffered an injury in Boston on Thursday and will miss at least two weeks. With Johnny Oduya (undisclosed) also hurt, Travis Sanheim has been recalled from Lehigh Valley (AHL) and will play on Saturday.
The Coyotes have recalled Adin Hill from Tucson (AHL).
Antti Raanta was scheduled to start on Monday but was a very late scratch due to some tightness. Hill’s call-up suggests that Raanta is going to miss at least one game and Hill will backup Darcy Kuemper on Wednesday. Hill has gone 14-10-0 with a 2.41 GAA and .911 SV% with Tucson this season.
Theodore (illness) will be back in the Golden Knights lineup on Friday.
Theodore has missed the last six games with an illness, but will play on Friday. Theodore will replace Luca Sbisa, who is heading to IR. The young defenseman has picked up four goals and 14 assists (18 points) in 42 games in his first year with Vegas.
Theodore (illness) still won't re-join the Golden Knights lineup on Tuesday.
Theodore (illness) was activated from IR but won't return to the lineup on Monday.
Theodore (illness) is questionable for Monday’s game vs. the Kings.
Theodore has missed the last four games with an illness, but head coach Gerard Gallant said that he’s had a couple of good skates and is possible for Monday’s contest. Theodore has been held pointless in his last eight contests.
Hertl (hand) is expected to return to the lineup Thursday against the Predators.
The Golden Knights have placed Theodore (illness) on injured reserve retroactive to February 15th. He will not play Thursday against the Flames.
Theodore (illness) will be a game-time decision for Wednesday's game against the Flames.
Theodore (illness) will not play in Monday's game against the Ducks.
Hertl (hand) will not play against the Stars on Sunday.
Theodore (illness) will not play against the Canadiens on Saturday.
Theodore (illness) is questionable to play Saturday against Montreal.
Hertl (hand) will not play Thursday vs. the Canucks.
Brent Burns is expected to move up to forward tonight and play on the top line alongside Pavelski and Meier. Meier is expected to take Hertl's spot on the top powerplay unit. Hertl should be considered day-to-day at this time
Eichel is out indefinitely with a high ankle sprain.