Staal will be a healthy scratch after playing six of the last seven games, as Egor Zamula will draw back into the lineup. Staal has yet to score a point through 10 games this season and is averaging only 14:03 time-on-ice, the lowest total of his career by over three full minutes.

Staal has played four consecutive games since returning from an injury that kept him out of the lineup for 14 games but will be a healthy scratch on Thursday, replaced by Egor Zamula. The 36-year-old veteran has had trouble finding his footing in this injury-riddled season and is averaging a career-low 14:39 time-on-ice, with zero points through eight games.

Staal will play for the first time since suffering an upper-body injury on October 19th against the Edmonton Oilers. Louis Belpedio will be a healthy scratch on Wednesday to make room for Staal, who is expected to skate alongside Egor Zamula on the Flyers' third defensive pair.

Staal last played on October 19th when he exited the game, playing only 7:24, with an upper-body injury. The veteran defenceman is expected to skate on the Flyers' third defensive pair with Louis Belpedio.

Staal will be out four-to-six weeks with an upper-body injury after an awkward collision into the boards in Thursday night's matchup against the Edmonton Oilers. In four games this season, Staal has been held without a point but has six blocks, two hits, and four penalty minutes.

Staal had three goals, 12 assists, 55 SOG, 43 PIMs and a +10 plus/minus through 82 games with Florida in 2022-23 and has signed a one-year, $1.1 million contract with the Philadelphia Flyers. The 36-year-old veteran defenseman brings 52 goals and 229 points across 1101 career games of experience to the Flyers.

Staal spent the last two seasons in Detroit, where he had 26 points (6G / 20A) in 127 games. He led Red Wings' defensemen in PK TOI/gm (2:09) and hits (152) during those seasons. In Florida, he'll likely battle with Lucas Carlsson for playing time.

Staal will not be available for Tuesday's game in Toronto. Look for Jordan Oesterle to replace Staal in the lineup.

Staal suffered an undisclosed injury in Thursday's game vs. the Islanders and missed Friday's practice. He is listed as questionable to play Saturday, so expect Olli Juolevi to replace him if he can't go.

Staal is out of COVID-19 protocol but is not expected to suit up for Tuesday's game vs. the Islanders. Jordan Oesterle will remain in the lineup with Staal out.

Being added to the COVID-19 protocol list means that Staal likely won't be available for Tuesday's game vs. the Predators and could miss all three games this week. Danny DeKeyser will replace him in the lineup tomorrow.

Staal has missed the last three games with a non-COVID-related illness but will be a game-time decision on Saturday. With Danny DeKeyser (COVID-19) out, Staal would replace Daniel Renouf in the Red Wings lineup if he plays.

Staal was not on the ice for the morning skate and is not expected to be available on Thursday. With Staal out, look for Jordan Oesterle to draw into the lineup.

Staal missed Wednesday's practice and his status for Thursday's game vs. the Capitals is uncertain. Monitor his availability when the Red Wings hit the ice for warmups at 7:00 PM ET.

Staal struggled mightily in 2019 and 2020 but had a nice bounce-back campaign with the Red Wings in 2021. He found some comfort on a pairing with Troy Stecher and the duo performed well as veteran minute-eaters for Detroit. In 2021-22, he should see slightly less playing time following the additions of Nick Leddy and the potential arrival of Moritz Seider but should still play with Stecher most nights.

Staal has one-year left on his contract that carries a $5.7M cap-hit. The Rangers gave up a second-round pick to Detroit to take that deal off of their books, clearing cap-space to get RFA's like Ryan Strome, Brendan Lemieux, Tony DeAngelo and Alexandar Georgiev under contract. Staal comes into Detroit to help replace Jonathan Ericsson and Trevor Daley, who the Red Wings announced they will not be bringing back. The 33-year-old had 11 points (2G / 9A) in 52 games in 2020.