Connolly is a 10-year NHL veteran with 527 career games played and 194 points (101G / 93A) with the Lightning. Capitals, Bruins, Panthers, and Blackhawks. He skated on the Blackhawks' fourth line in Monday's practice and will likely make his season debut on Wednesday.
Laine has been out since November 3rd but appears close to returning to the lineup after joining the team in Vancouver. It's unclear whether or not he is ready to play Tuesday but travelling is a great sign for Laine.
Jarvis and Sebastian Aho were moved into COVID-19 protocol after positive tests on Monday, meaning they will have to stay in Vancouver and are not expected to be available in Minnesota on Tuesday.
Aho was a late scratch on Sunday with what was called a non-COVID illness. He must have tested positive on Monday, leading to him being placed on the protocol list and being left behind in Vancouver. Seth Jarvis was also placed on the protocol list.
Dahlstrom has played in 64 career NHL games with the Blackhawks and Jets. The 26-year-old has picked up four assists in 18 AHL games this season. If he plays on Tuesday, it would be Dahlstrom's Maple Leafs debut.
Seney has 53 career NHL games under his belt, all with the Devils. Seney was called up to travel with the Maple Leafs but it's unclear whether or not he will make his debut or if he is a reserve. Seney currently leads the Marlies in goals (10) and is second in point (16) through 19 games.
Fabbri has scored eight goals with six assists (14 points) in 28 games this season. Fabbri has been a solid middle-6 winger for the Red Wings since being acquired in 2020. He'll continue to fill that role for the next three seasons.
Mikheyev was a full participant in Monday's practice but head coach Sheldon Keefe was not ready to commit to him playing on Tuesday. Even if he misses Tuesday's game, Mikheyev is on track to make his season debut this week.
Ritchie was left back in Toronto with a non-COVID illness, so he will not play Tuesday in Edmonton. Brett Seney was recalled from Toronto (AHL) and may replace Ritchie in the lineup tomorrow.
Halbgewachs is an undrafted free agent out of the WHL. The 24-year-old forward had 100-plus points in his final two seasons with the Moose Jaw Warriors and has recorded 16 points (7G / 9A) in his first 19 AHL games this season--his fourth AHL campaign. He could make his NHL debut on Tuesday.
Labanc suffered an upper-body injury early in Saturday's game vs. Dallas and will miss at least one week. Jayden Halbgewachs was recalled from the AHL to help replace Labanc.
Balcers, who was moved to IR on December 7th, is progressing but is still expected to miss at least one more week. Expect Noah Gregor to continue to skate in the Sharks' top-6 while Balcers is out.
Dzingel suffered an upper-body on Friday and will not play this week. Alex Galchenruk replaced him on Saturday and should remain in the lineup this week.
Chychrun suffered an upper-body on Friday and will not play this week. Cam Dineen replaced him on Saturday and should remain in the lineup this week.
Hyman appeared to suffer a shoulder injury on Saturday and missed Monday's practice. Head coach Dave Tippett did not rule Hyman out for Tuesday's game vs. his former team, so consider him day-to-day and monitor his status tomorrow.
Toropchenko was a fourth-round pick (No.113 overall) in 2017 and could make his NHL debut on Tuesday. Toropchenko has five goals and four assists (nine points) in 22 AHL games this season. The Blues will be without David Perron, Robert Thomas and Brayden Schenn on Tuesday, clearing the way for Toropchenko.
Faulk has missed the last six games while in COVID-19 protocol but is set to return to the lineup on Tuesday. Brayden Schenn was moved to IR to open up a roster spot for Faulk to be activated. Faulk has enjoyed a strong start to the season, scoring four goals with six assists (10 points) in 22 games.
Bozak has missed the last seven games while in COVID-19 protocol. Robert Thomas was moved to IR to create space for Bozak to be activated ahead of Tuesday's game in Dallas. Bozak has seven points (1G / 6A) in 21 games this season.
