Defenseman Joel Edmundson will play against the Winnipeg Jets again tonight after an absence of several weeks.
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However, the Canadian has not officially confirmed this. We are talking about a decision that will be made before the game.
During Thursday morning’s team practice, Edmundson attended all drills with Arber Xhekaj. Additionally, players like Brendan Gallagher welcomed the veteran’s return.
“It’s very exciting. He’s worked hard to come back. Being from Manitoba this will be a special night for him. I’m excited to see him back in the starting XI,” said Gallagher.
Head coach Martin St-Louis did not comment on the nature of the number 44’s use against the Jets. We can imagine that defender Stéphane Robidas wants to go there little by little.
If Edmundson is unable to jump into the fray, Chris Weidman will replace him. On the other hand, with all the extra time he had this morning, one wonders how he could muster enough energy for the game.
Dadonov on the injured list
Meanwhile, Russian Evgenii Dadonov’s name has been added to the injured list due to the same virus that rendered him unconscious. in the last days.
What is strange is that the forward was able to train with his team-mates yesterday and this morning. We met him in the corridor of the amphitheater and he didn’t seem too affected by the illness.
We can assume that this personnel move will allow Kent Hughes to save time. With Edmundson back in the lineup, he will have important decisions to make in the coming days.
Canadian formation in training
Caufield Suzuki roof
Anderson-Dvorak-Gallagher
Drouin Monahan Armia
Pitlick-Evans-Slafkovsky
Guhle Savard
Harris-Kovacevic
Xhekaj-Edmundson (attendance to be confirmed)
Montembault
- Scratched out of formation: Pezzetta, Hoffman, Wideman
- On the injured list: Dadonov (virus)
Formation of the jets in training
Connor Scheifele Appleton
Perfetti-Dubois-Wheeler
Maenalanen – Lowry – Win
Toniato-Gustafsson – Jonsson-Fjällby
Morrissey pionk
Dillon Schmidt
Samberg-DeMelo
hellbuyck
ride