
Connor, 19, was a Hobey Baker Finalist this season after scoring 35 goals and 36 assists (71 points) in 38 games with the University of Michigan. Connor was the 17th overall pick in 2015 and had a massive Freshman season in Ann Arbor and will turn pro with the Jets next season.
Miller, 23, has split his season between Boston and Providence. He has collected 15 points (3G / 12A) in 39 games with Boston and 12 points (4G / 8A) in 19 games with Providence. He will appear in his 40th NHL game of the season on Tuesday, replacing Zach Trotman.
Morrissey, 20, was the 13th overall pick in 2013 and was an elite point-producer from the blueline in juniors. He has collected three goals and 19 assists (22 points) in 56 games with Manitoba (AHL) this season.
Morrissey, 20, was the 13th overall pick in 2013. He has 22 points (3G / 19A) in 56 games in his first season with Manitoba. With Jacob Trouba sidelined with an upper-body injury, Morrissey will make his NHL debut alongside Tyler Myers.
Namestnikov will miss his second straight game with an upper-body injury. Ondrej Palat is listed as a game-time decision and if he can’t play like Namestnikov, look for the Lightning to go with seven defensemen again. Namestnikov practiced on Tuesday and took part in today’s morning skate, so he isn’t far from returning to the lineup.
Namestnikov was banged up on Sunday, but took part in Tuesday’s morning skate and is listed as a game-time decision. Namestnikov skated on the fourth line this morning and is expected to be replaced by Erik Condra if he is unable to play.
Hellebuyck’s demotion likely won’t be longterm, but it was a necessary move for the Jets in the short term. Hellebuyck has gone 13-11-1 with a 2.34 GAA and .918 SV% in 26 starts while Ondrej Pavelec was sidelined.
Hellebuyck stopped 21 of 22 shots in the Jets win in St. Louis on Tuesday. It was a big win for Hellebuyck, who had lost five of his previous six starts. Hellebuyck has gone 13-10-1 with a 2.25 GAA and .921 SV% on the year and comes in at 8-7-0 with a 2.66 GAA and .911 SV% on home ice. He’ll take on a Bruins team that was pummelled 9-2 in their last game.
Hellebuyck was yanked after allowing three goals on six shots in the Jets loss to the Hurricanes last Friday. Hellebuyck has dropped five of his last six starts while posting a 3.41 GAA and .881 SV%. The 22-year-old struggled in his first start against the Blues, allowing four goals on 26 shots in a 4-3 loss.
Hellebuyck allowed two goals on 34 shots in the Jets win over the Coyotes last Tuesday. The win snapped a three-game losing streak for Hellebuyck, who will start his 23rd game of the season tonight. In his first start vs. Dallas, Hellebuyck stopped 23 of 24 shots in a 2-1 shootout loss. Hellebuyck comes in at 8-6-0 with a 2.36 GAA and .921 SV% on home ice.
Toews is battling an illness that kept him out of the All Star game and Monday’s practice. He will automatically miss Tuesday’s game due to a one-game suspension for missing the All-Star game but his status remains up in the air for the remainder of the week.
Di Giuseppe, 22, has split his time between Carolina and Charlotte this season. In 18 games with the Hurricanes he has eight points (3G / 5A) and 18 points (8G / 10A) in 25 AHL games.