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Tim Stapleton News
Jets place Tim Stapleton on the I.R. to make room for Dustin Byfuglien, who returns to the roster tonight after missing 16 games.

Stapleton isn't even travelling with the team, making this move a paper transaction. He scored seven goals and 14 points through 37 games before getting hurt.

After clearing waivers on Monday, Stapleton was back on the ice with the Winnipeg Jets on Tuesday but midway through practice, he took a redirected shot to the face from defenceman Toby Enstrom that drew blood and required several stitches.

Sounds like Stapleton will miss some time. Last season he scored five goals and seven points over 45 games with the Jets. As a spare forward, he holds very little fantasy hockey value.