Janmark will miss his second straight game on Tuesday but it sounds like he could miss even more time. Head coach Pete DeBoer said that Janmark "is not close to returning," which suggests he could miss the rest of the week at the very least.
Janmark left in the third period of Friday's game in Arizona and did not return. Head coach Pete DeBoer did not have an update on Janmark post-game, so consider him questionable to play vs. Colorado until there is an update.
Janmark missed the morning skate but the Golden Knights are optimistic that he will play vs. the Blue Jackets. Janmark has been quiet so far this season, picking up just two assists in 12 games.
Janmark missed the first three games of the season in COVID-19 protocol but will play tonight vs. the Oilers. Janmark, who had five points (1G / 4A) in 15 games with the Golden Knights last year, will skate on the fourth line in his season debut.
Janmark will miss the Golden Knights season opener, so Pavel Dorofeyev will make his NHL debut on the fourth line. Monitor Janmark's status prior to Thursday's game in Los Angeles.
Janmark was acquired from the Blackhawks on Monday and is expected to make his debut tonight in Los Angeles. Janmark, who had 10 goals and nine assists (19 points) in 41 games with Chicago, is expected to start on the third line with Tomas Nosek and Alex Tuch.
The Blackhawks will sit Janmark a few days before the trade deadline to protect one of their potential trade pieces. Janmark has scored 10 goals with nine assists (19 points) in 41 games in his first season with the Blackhawks.
