Keep updated on all the injury news and roster updates from around the NHL with daily Ice Chips.


Toronto Maple Leafs

Petr Mrazek was on the ice for the Leafs' skate on Tuesday. The 29-year-old netminder started for the Marlies on Sunday as part of a conditioning stint.

Mrazek, who signed a three-year deal with the Leafs in July, is 1-1 with a 4.20 goals-against average and .877 save percentage in two appearances this season. 

The Leafs placed forward Mitch Marner and defenceman Rasmus Sandin on injured reserve and also loaned forward Joey Anderson to the Marlies. 

Mark Masters notes that Travis Dermott was absent from the Leafs' morning skate. Leafs head coach Sheldon Keefe said Dermott is dealing with a shoulder injury. 


Winnipeg Jets

Neal Pionk has entered concussion protocol. The defenceman was handed a two-game suspension on Monday for kneeing Sandin in Sunday's game against the Leafs.

Jason Spezza is awaiting a hearing for subsequently kneeing Pionk in the same contest.


Montreal Canadiens

Defenceman Mattias Norlinder is being loaned to the Laval Rocket of the AHL, while blueliner Corey Schueneman was recalled from the Rocket in a corresponding move, the Canadiens announced on Tuesday.

The Canadiens face the Tampa Bay Lightning Tuesday night for the first time since last season's Stanley Cup Final.


Edmonton Oilers

The Oilers announced that Devin Shore has been activated from injured reserve. The 27-year-old centre from Ajax, Ont., has played in eight games this season with one goal and one assist.

Edmonton also placed forward Brendan Perlini on waivers. Perlini has played in 252 games, also spending time with Arizona, Chicago, and Detroit. 

Tampa Bay Lightning

The Lightning made a pair of moves ahead of their matchup at the Bell Centre, recalling defenceman Fredrik Claesson from the Syracuse Crunch and assigning Alex Barré-Boulet to the AHL affiliate. 


Dallas Stars

Ben Bishop is headed to the AHL on a conditioning stint and could suit up for the Texas Stars this week.

Bishop, 35, hasn't played for 14 months since undergoing knee surgery. The goalie has played in 413 NHL games with a 2.32 goals-against average and .921 save percentage.


St. Louis Blues

Centre Robert Thomas will be out of the Blues' lineup tonight against the Florida Panthers. St. Louis will play one skater short for cap reasons. The Blues can return to a full lineup on Thursday against the Detroit Red Wings. 

Thomas, from Aurora, Ont., has two goals and 20 assists in 24 games this season. 


Philadelphia Flyers

Kevin Connaughton was claimed off waivers from the Panthers. The veteran defenceman, 31, played 13 games for Florida, most recently on Dec. 4. 

Florida Panthers

Head coach Andrew Brunette indicated that centre Aleksander Barkov and defenceman Gustav Forsling will both return to the lineup against the Blues.

Barkov hasn't played since Nov. 16, while Forsling has been out since Nov. 27.