NHL Player News

Faulk won't play versus the Canucks on Wednesday and is considered day-to-day with an undisclosed injury, Matthew DeFranks of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

Faulk dealt with a lower-body injury earlier in January, but it's unclear if this issue is related. Scott Perunovich will take Faulk's spot in the lineup versus Vancouver.

Myers was sent to AHL Syracuse on Wednesday.

Myers has three goals, nine points and 43 PIM in 28 contests with Syracuse this season. He's also appeared in six games with Tampa Bay, recording no points, two PIM, eight hits and six blocks.

DeSimone was designated for waivers Wednesday, Chris Johnston of The Athletic reports.

DeSimone's waiver placement is a strong indication that Oliver Kylington (personal) is ready to return to action. The 29-year-old DeSimone has managed just one goal and four assists in his 23 NHL games this season while averaging a meager 12:03 of ice time. Assuming he clears waivers, DeSimone figures to be sent down to AHL Calgary.

Dunn (undisclosed) will be available against Chicago on Wednesday, Alison Lukan of Root Sports reports.

Dunn will be back in the lineup after missing the previous four contests due to his undisclosed injury. In his last 15 outings, the 27-year-old blueliner racked up four goals and 10 assists, including four power-play points. He should retake his place with one of the power-play units, which should help bolster his fantasy value.

Ludvig (upper body) has begun skating but still hasn't taken part in practice, Seth Rorabaugh of Tribune-Review Sports reports Wednesday.

Ludvig is technically eligible to come off long-term injured reserve Saturday against Montreal but the fact that he isn't practicing yet doesn't bode well for his return versus the Habs. Before suffering his upper-body issue, the 23-year-old defenseman was stuck in a 14-game pointless streak and is unlikely to generate much in the way of offensive production once cleared to play.

Johnson will be held out of Wednesday's matchup with Washington due to a nagging undisclosed injury, Marc Moser of Altitude Sports 950 reports.

Johnson previously missed time with a lower-body injury but it's not clear if this persistent problem is related. With the 37-year-old veteran coming out of the lineup, a healthy Bowen Byram (lower body) will play for the first time since Jan. 4 against Dallas. Johnson's lack of offensive upside figures to keep him a relative non-factor in fantasy contests.

Compher is under the weather, leaving his status for Thursday's game versus Philadelphia in doubt, Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Compher could end up being a game-time decision Thursday. The 28-year-old forward has collected 11 goals and 27 points through 42 contests this season.

Lindell scored a goal on two shots, blocked four shots and went plus-2 in Tuesday's 5-4 win over the Red Wings.

Lindell hadn't scored in 18 games, but he had a solid eight assists in that span. The 29-year-old defenseman continues to pick up the pace on offense with Miro Heiskanen (lower body) out, but Heiskanen's nearing return will likely cut into Lindell's playing time. Lindell has 20 points, 66 shots on net, 90 blocked shots and a plus-15 rating through 47 outings overall.

Hamonic (upper body) isn't expected to play Thursday against Boston, per TSN 1200 Ottawa.

Hamonic is set to miss his second straight game and the fourth in Ottawa's past five contests. He has two goals, five points, 42 hits and 69 blocks in 40 appearances in 2023-24. Hamonic will likely serve on the third pairing once he's ready to return.

Foote is taking an indefinite leave of absence from the Devils, the team announced Wednesday.

Foote will leave the club for an unknown amount of time while attending to a personal matter. If the defenseman is expected to be away long term, he could be placed on non-roster injured reserve, which would give the Devils an extra spot on the 23-man roster.