Injured forwards Martin Hanzal and Kyle Chipchura accompanied the team on this trip and are close to returning to the lineup.
Hanzal likely misses another couple of games. Through 54 games, he scored eight goals and 31 points.
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Martin Hanzal News
The Coyotes are expected to use the same lineup they used in Saturday’s resounding victory over San Jose. That means center Martin Hanzal will miss his second game in a row because of an upper-body injury he suffered vs. Minnesota last Thursday.
Hanzal likely misses another couple of games. Through 54 games, he scored eight goals and 31 points.
#Coyotes Head Coach Dave Tippett today on injured center Martin Hanzal: "He's day to day - and a question mark for tomorrow" vs. #Sharks.
Hanzal likely misses another couple of games. Through 54 games, he scored eight goals and 31 points.
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#coyotes updates...Tippett is "hopeful" for Hanzal.
As a game-time decision, Hanzal's injury is not long term. The big center scored eight goals and 24 points before getting hurt.
#Coyotes injury lowdown: Hanzal (re-evaluated Tues);
Hanzal is arguably the team's most valuable player. The big center scored eight goals and 24 points before getting hurt.
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#Coyotes forward Martin Hanzal IS on the ice for warmups.
There's a very good chance Hanzal plays tonight. When Hanzal does return, expect him to center the second line. The former 17th overall pick scored five goals and 19 points in 33 games before getting hurt. His return should help spark the Coyotes offense.
Hanzal, who may return to the lineup as soon as tonight vs. Detroit, says it hasn’t been fun watching the last few weeks of action from the sidelines.
When Hanzal does return, expect him to center the second line. The former 17th overall pick scored five goals and 19 points in 33 games before getting hurt. His return should help spark the Coyotes offense.
With center Martin Hanzal still out of the lineup with a lower-body injury, his absence cannot be underestimated. He’s close to returning, coach Dave Tippett said, and he’s working hard to get his conditioning back to an elite level.
When Hanzal does return, expect him to center the second line. The former 17th overall pick scored five goals and 19 points in 33 games before getting hurt. His return should help spark the Coyotes offense.
Hanzal and Schlemko will not travel. Schlemko's injury looking more long-term. Again, I saw him leaving rink with a boot on his right foot
Hanzal will at least miss the next three games. He scored five goals and 19 points before blocking a shot on December 23rd.
Hanzal, Gordon continue to be sidelined for #Coyotes.
Gordon won't play tonight. He has five goals and 19 points through 22 games centering the second line.
Martin Hanzal scratched for Phoenix. He got high sticked in the face vs. STL.
Hanzal is arguably the team's top center and will be missed down the middle. Expect the Coyotes to take a more conservative approach tonight.
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#Coyotes center Martin Hanzal is expected to be back in the lineup tonight after missing the past two games because of a lower-body injury.
Look for Hanzal to fill in for Daymond Langkow tonight. Hanzal has three goals and 10 points through his first 11 tilts this season -- good for third on the team.
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Hanzal back skating with Whitney and Vrbata at practice today.
Certainly sounds like Hanzal will draw back in tomorrow. Hanzal has three goals and 10 points through his first 11 tilts this season -- good for third on the team. Both Boyd Gordon and Patrick O'Sullivan have benefited from his absence.
The Coyotes' center position has evolved into one in which the whole is greater than the sum of its parts, a factor that has allowed the Coyotes to play well recently without the injured Martin Hanzal, who could return to the lineup Thursday against Montreal.
Hanzal getting back onto the ice is a step in the right direction as he aims for a return tomorrow night. Hanzal has three goals and 10 points through his first 11 tilts this season -- good for third on the team. Both Boyd Gordon and Patrick O'Sullivan have benefited from his absence.
Hanzal on ice with blue jersey. #lowerbody
Hanzal getting back onto the ice is a step in the right direction. Hanzal has three goals and 10 points through his first 11 tilts this season -- good for third on the team. Both Boyd Gordon and Patrick O'Sullivan have benefited from his absence.
Positive sign that Hanzal was on the ice today, said Tippett, who's hoping Hanzal gets in a full practice tomorrow.
Hanzal has three goals and 10 points through his first 11 tilts this season -- good for third on the team. Both Boyd Gordon and Patrick O'Sullivan have benefited from his absence.
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#Coyotes and #Oilers on the ice for warm-ups. Martin Hanzal is not on the ice.
Hanzal did not skate yesterday and will not play tonight because of his injury. He has three goals and 10 points over his first 11 games this season
Meanwhile, Coyotes center Martin Hanzal is still considered day-to-day with a lower-body injury suffered in Wednesday's game at Colorado. Hanzal did not skate with teammates on Friday.
Hanzal did not skate yesterday and likely will not play tonight because of his injury. He has three goals and 10 points over his first 11 games this season
Hanzal 5 year extension with #Coyotes
Hanzal scored 10 goals and 26 points last season following back-to-back 30-point seasons. He will start the season on the second line, providing solid two-way play.
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