Blais needed to be helped off of the ice midway through Sunday's game vs. the Devils. It is being reported that Blais may have suffered a torn ACL that will require surgery, ending his 2021-22 season.
Dobson skated late with the scratches during Monday's morning skate, which signifies he could come out of the lineup for the first time this season. If Dobson does sit, Sebastian Aho would make his season debut. Dobson has no points, a minus-1 rating and 11 shots on goal in his last six games.
With Mitchell Stephens landing on IR with a lower-body injury, Veleno has been recalled for the Red Wings' four-game road trip. Veleno has one goal and one assist in four games with the Red Wings this season and three goals in seven AHL games.
Carrier was forced to leave Wednesday's game after getting hit in the head by a Tyler Seguin shot. Head coach John Hynes said that Carrier was "up and moving about" and travelled with the team to St. Louis last night. He'll be evaluated ahead of Thursday's contest.
Anderson was not on the ice for Tuesday's morning skate and will be a game-time decision vs. the Kings due to a non-COVID-19 related illness. Expect Adam Brooks to replace him in the lineup if he can't play.
Newhook earned his way back to the NHL by torching the AHL with 11 points (4G / 7A) in 10 games. Sampo Ranta was sent to the AHL on Monday, so he will take his spot on the roster.
Caufield was expected to have a breakout season after scoring four goals with one assist in 10 games last year. He went on to pick up 12 points (4G / 8A) in 20 playoff games but has had a disastrous start to 2021-22. Caufield has just one assist and 22 shots in 10 games, so he'll head to the AHL to find some confidence.
