#Oilers Taylor Hall will not be practicing with the team today.
Doesn't sound good for the Oilers' prized winger. The sophomore has 15 goals and 31 points over 36 games.
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CORRECTION...Taylor Hall is still in Oilers room...and HAS NOT gone to Hospital.
Hall still could play tonight if the team's medical staff allows him to. He was cut by the skate of teammate Corey Potter during warmups and lost a good deal of blood. Ryan Smyth replaced him on the top line.
Taylor Hall leaves ice in warmup. Looks like he's cut. Doesn't look good.
Hall is the latest victim of an errant puck-to-the-head. The sophomore has 15 goals and 31 points over 36 games. No word on whether he can play tonight.
Staal is out 4-6 weeks
Staal has not played since hurting his knee on Friday night. Tough to expect too much more from him this season as he probably returns with a few weeks left in the season.
The word coming from team sources is that the early prognosis on Staal is that he has a Grade 2/3 MCL tear that would put him out of the lineup for at least 3-6 weeks with no surgery required.
Staal has not played since hurting his knee on Friday night. Tough to expect too much more from him this season as he probably returns with a few weeks left in the season.
Taylor Hall has stitches in his right ear from Polak's high-stick in the second period.
Doesn't sound like Hall will miss any playing time. The Calgary native has 12 goals and 27 points in 31 games.
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Good news #Pens fans... #JordanStaal, #CraigAdams and @RevLovejoy6 all in the lineup tonight! #letsgopens
Great news for Staal owners as he draws back and should center the second line.
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Staal & Adams game-time decisions.
Reports out of Pittsburgh indicates that Staal will indeed play tonight. Expect him to slot in as the second line center. Expect a further confirmation on his status after warmups.
Staal and Adams are day to day and will skate tomorrow
Staal could sit out for the third consecutive game. The former 2nd overall pick has 12 goals and 18 points in 28 games.
Jordan Staal not on the ice for Pittsburgh's pregame warmups.
Staal sits out for the second consecutive game. The former 2nd overall pick has 12 goals and 18 points in 28 games.
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Taylor Hall - Shawn Horcoff - Ales Hemsky
Looks like Hall will be back in the lineup for Thursday's tilt. The former 1st overall pick scored seven goals and 18 points through 22 games before getting hurt.
J Staal, Vitale expected to be in Fri AM skate for #Penguins and game-time decisions at Ottawa, per Dan Bylsma
Staal remains banged up but was healthy enough to get into the lineup for the team's last game. He has 12 goals and 18 points through 28 games.
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Malkin and Staal are playing
Sure sounds like both players will get in tonight.
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Taylor Hall skating on a line with Hemsky and Horcoff this morning.
Looks like Hall will be back in the lineup for Thursday's tilt. The former 1st overall pick scored seven goals and 18 points through 22 games before getting hurt.
Staal says he's game time decision
With Evgeni Malkin now listed as day-to-day, Staal may actually be getting back into the lineup. Check back for a further update on the former 2nd overall pick.
Staal working out before #Pens AM skate, track suit and skates
Sounds like Staal will miss his second consecutive game. The former 2nd overall pick has 12 goals and 18 points and was likely to see a boost in offensive minutes with Crosby sidelined.
#Pens coach Bylsma: Staal still day to day at this point in time with a lower-body injury. -MC
Doesn't sound encouraging for him to play although the team did send down his replacement Jason Williams. The former 2nd overall pick has 12 goals and 18 points and was likely to see a boost in offensive minutes with Crosby sidelined. Expect a further update on his status prior to tomorrow's game.
"I felt good today, no problems with shooting or contact. I hope to be back in the lineup on Thursday." - Taylor Hall
Barring a setback, you should expect Hall back into the lineup this week. The former 1st overall pick has seven goals and 18 points in 22 games but last played on November 26th.
#Pens coach Bylsma: Jordan Staal out tonight vs NYI. Day to day lower body.
Staal continues to battle injuries in his young career. The former 2nd overall pick has 12 goals and 18 points and was likely to see a boost in offensive minutes with Crosby sidelined. Expect a further update on his status.
#Oilers D Corey Potter (ankle) and LW Taylor Hall (shoulder) participating in today's morning skate with full equipment
Hall staying on the ice remains encouraging for his long-term projections. Expect the former 1st overall pick to get back into game action in the next couple of days.