Hall is apparently ahead of schedule in his recovery from an upper-body injury. According to Bruins head coach Jim Montgomery, Hall may be back "sooner than week-to-week." The Bruins' season starts next Wednesday (Oct.12) so keep an eye on Hall's progress over the weekend.
Hall left Saturday's preseason game with an upper-body injury and did not return. Head coach Jim Montgomery told reporters that Hall is "week-to-week. It’s a little bit more significant than we expected." This is a huge loss for the Bruins, who were going to rely on Hall to replace Brad Marchand, who will be out until late November.
Sanford started 2022 with the Senators before getting traded to the Jets at the Trade deadline. The 27-year-old finished the season with nine goals and 12 assists (21 points) in 80 games. Sanford should fill a bottom-6 role in Nashville in 2022-23, presumably as Nick Cousins replacement.
Anderson leads the Marlies with 26 goals, adding 16 assists (42 points) in 55 games. The 23-year-old has 13 points (8G / 5A) in 57 career NHL games to date.
Sanford missed Sunday's game vs. the Avalanche but is expected to play Wednesday vs. the Flyers. Sanford has picked up just three assists in 15 games since being traded to the Jets.
Athanasiou has been out since March 10th but will play Saturday vs. the Blue Jackets. Athanasiou, who has 14 points (9G / 5A) in 22 games this season, will skate on the top line with Anze Kopitar and Adrian Kempe.
