Michalek has missed the last nine games but could return tonight after having a good morning skate in Colorado. If he returns tonight expect David Rundblad to come out of the lineup. Monitor Michalek's status in warmups.

Michalek has missed the last nine games with a lower-body injury that he suffered in the first period of a game on November 14. He is a key minute-eater on the Coyotes blueline and his return would certainly help their blueline - they are 3-4-2 without him in the lineup. Monitor his status during Tuesday's morning skate.

Michalek will miss his third straight game after being injured on November 14. Michalek is not expected to miss an extended period of time. Consider him questionable for Monday at Nashville.

Michalek was injured in the first period on November 14 vs. Chicago. He is a staple on the Coyotes top-pair so his absence is a tough loss for Phoenix. Consider him questionable for Saturday's meeting with Anaheim.

Head coach Dave Tippet said that Michalek could skate tomorrow. Michalek should be considered questionable for Thursday. This is a tough injury for the Coyotes to deal with, Michalek averages 21:08 TOI on their top-pair.

Michalek was injured on Thursday vs. the Blackhawks, he played just 4:31 before retiring to the dressing room. With Derek Morris questionable as well, the Coyotes have recalled Connor Murphy from the AHL.

Michalek is in and Paul Bissonette is out as the Coyotes go with seven defenseman. He hasn't play since March 9th.

Michalek hasn't played since March 9th because of a lower-body injury. He only had two assists in 25 games before getting hurt.

Michalek returns back to the Coyotes after two years with the Pens. Michalek doesn't offer much fantasy value.

Michalek will be a gametime decision.

Michalek was apparently injured while blocking a shot. The defensive defender has a goal and five points over 18 games.

With Michalek's activation, the defenseman could be used against the Jets. The two-way defender last played on November 26th and has only played in 14 of 34 games.

The Pens will play it safe with Michalek, who was injured in his first game back from injury. At this rate we may not see him until next (calendar) year.

Rumor has it that Michalek is still experiencing headaches and will not play tonight due to them. Expect Alexandre Picard to remain in the lineup.

Michalek last played on November 26th when he was originally concussed. His return to the blue line would be a big boost to the wounded Pens.

Michalek's return would certainly be a boost for the team's back end. The shot-blocking machine has been sidelined since November 26th.

Michalek is not on the ice this morning, a strong indicator he won't play tonight.

Michalek could replace the injured Deryk Engelland. Despite playing only 14 games, the Czech defender has blocked a whopping 33 shots -- 11 less than the team lead.

Michalek is expected to sit out the next two games. He will be reevaluated when the team gets back to Pittsburgh.

Both players are unlikely to play the next two games. You might want to look for an alternative option for the rest of the week.