In a post-practice update, coach Craig Berube spoke about the status of several players, including Connor Dewar who is day-to-day due to an upper-body injury, and John Tavares, who is off the ice with an uncertain return timeline. Max Pacioretty is also day-to-day. Goalkeeper Anthony Stolarz is making progress and might increase activity levels next week, while Jani Hakanpaa showed encouraging signs in practice. Berube also praised Matthew Knies for his effective penalty-killing skills, highlighting his quick, structured play.
Berube highlighted Dewar's upper-body injury as day-to-day, with Pacioretty also in a similar situation, emphasizing caution and individual assessments for players' returns.
Focusing on Tavares, Berube mentioned that the absence from ice has delayed progress, with no clear timeline, indicating the uncertainty of his return is a significant concern.
Stolarz is progressing positively, taking it day-to-day, with a potential increase in his activity levels expected next week, signaling hopeful signs for his return.
Discussing Knies' contributions to the penalty kill, Berube praised him for his quickness, sharp reads, and overall effectiveness, illustrating his growing importance in the team.
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