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Nothing official yet, but every indication is that Jordan Staal will return to the lineup tomorrow against Winnipeg.
Look for Staal to play on the second line tomorrow. The former 2nd overall pick has 15 goals and 21 points in 34 games.
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#Pens coach Bylsma: Staal got some stitches. He'll be fine -Sam
Tough luck for Staal, who can't avoid injury. Staal should be able to play again this week. The former 2nd overall pick has 15 goals and 21 points in 34 games.
Jordan Staal, Dustin Jeffrey first on the ice for #Penguins practice. Wearing alternate blue practice gear.
Staal is expected to play this weekend for the Pens. The former 2nd overall pick has 15 goals and 21 points in 34 games.
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Good indication Jordan Staal is ready to leave IR.
Staal should be able to play again this week. The former 2nd overall pick has 15 goals and 21 points in 34 games.
Bylsma says Staal, Despres could return in "5 to 10" days.
Staal continues to skate which is a great sign. Limited to only 34 games this season, the former 2nd overall pick has 15 goals and 21 points on the season. His return would be a huge boost to the Pens' offense.
Add Staal on the ice for the #Pens now as well.
Staal continues to skate which is a great sign. Limited to only 34 games this season, the former 2nd overall pick has 15 goals and 21 points on the season. His return would be a huge boost to the Pens' offense.
Staal, Despres and Crosby will make trip -Sam
Great news that these three are travelling with the team. Limited to only 34 games this season, the former 2nd overall pick has 15 goals and 21 points on the season. His return would be a huge boost to the Pens' offense.
Sounds like Staal is out at least one more week, probably closer to two. But he's obviously improving.
Looks like Staal is making progress. Limited to only 34 games this season, the former 2nd overall pick has 15 goals and 21 points on the season. His return would be a huge boost to the Pens' offense.
Guys that skated earlier: Staal, Despres, Crosby
Staal skating before practice is a great sign. Limited to only 34 games this season, the former 2nd overall pick has 15 goals and 21 points on the season.
Jordan Staal has been placed on long-term IR. He can be removed at any time. #Pens
Likely just a paper move to give the Pens more flexibility. He has 15 goals and 21 points over 34 games.
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We think Hall is in tonight. He's on 1st unit PP right now.
Hall could play tonight after having half his melon sliced. He has 15 goals and 31 points through 36 games.
Sorry to be morbid. My apologies. http://yfrog.com/obw34mmj
Click image at your own risk. Sounds like Hall misses a bit more time due to this gash. However, he will not be out for the season.
#Oilers Taylor Hall will not be practicing with the team today.
Doesn't sound good for the Oilers' prized winger. The sophomore has 15 goals and 31 points over 36 games.
CORRECTION...Taylor Hall is still in Oilers room...and HAS NOT gone to Hospital.
Hall still could play tonight if the team's medical staff allows him to. He was cut by the skate of teammate Corey Potter during warmups and lost a good deal of blood. Ryan Smyth replaced him on the top line.
Taylor Hall leaves ice in warmup. Looks like he's cut. Doesn't look good.
Hall is the latest victim of an errant puck-to-the-head. The sophomore has 15 goals and 31 points over 36 games. No word on whether he can play tonight.
Staal is out 4-6 weeks
Staal has not played since hurting his knee on Friday night. Tough to expect too much more from him this season as he probably returns with a few weeks left in the season.
The word coming from team sources is that the early prognosis on Staal is that he has a Grade 2/3 MCL tear that would put him out of the lineup for at least 3-6 weeks with no surgery required.
Staal has not played since hurting his knee on Friday night. Tough to expect too much more from him this season as he probably returns with a few weeks left in the season.
Taylor Hall has stitches in his right ear from Polak's high-stick in the second period.
Doesn't sound like Hall will miss any playing time. The Calgary native has 12 goals and 27 points in 31 games.
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Good news #Pens fans... #JordanStaal, #CraigAdams and @RevLovejoy6 all in the lineup tonight! #letsgopens
Great news for Staal owners as he draws back and should center the second line.
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Staal & Adams game-time decisions.
Reports out of Pittsburgh indicates that Staal will indeed play tonight. Expect him to slot in as the second line center. Expect a further confirmation on his status after warmups.
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