Medical update (Dec. 28) : Bowey, Mysak, Martel, Leskinen, Primeau, Gignac, Schnarr and Simoneau

Forwards Xavier Simoneau (upper-body) and Nate Schnarr (lower-body) are expected to start practicing with the team this week.

Goaltender Cayden Primeau (upper-body) is expected to start skating this week.

Forward Danick Martel (upper-body) is still not practicing with the team.

Forward Jan Mysak (lower-body) continues his rehabilitation.

Defenseman Otto Leskinen (lower-body) will be out for 4 to 6 weeks.

Defenseman Madison Bowey (upper-body) is out indefinitely.

Forward Brandon Gignac (lower-body) will need further medical evaluation.