Atlantic Highlights: Evans, Chabot, and Mermis Shine
The Montreal Canadiens have announced that center Jake Evans will not participate in their upcoming match against the Pittsburgh Penguins. The team revealed that Evans is away for personal reasons but is expected to return this weekend in New York. There have been no further details regarding his absence, and speculation about the reasons would be inappropriate.
Evans is anticipated to resume his place in the lineup when the Canadiens face the New York Rangers on Saturday. This absence partly explains the three player recalls made by the Canadiens earlier today. With several players currently on injured reserve, the team did not need to make any additional roster moves.
Owen Beck has been recalled and is projected to fill Evans’ spot on the third line. This will mark Beck’s third game in the NHL this season.
Atlantic Division Updates: Chabot and Mermis Injuries
In other news from the Atlantic Division, the Ottawa Senators are still waiting for defenseman Thomas Chabot to recover from an upper-body injury. Sports reporter Bruce Garrioch from TSN has indicated that Chabot will not be accompanying the team on their next road trip and is at least a week away from returning. Chabot has tallied two goals and ten points in 18 games this season.
Meanwhile, the Toronto Maple Leafs face delays in the return of defenseman Dakota Mermis. According to a report from Lance Hornby of The Toronto Sun, Mermis has been placed on injured reserve due to a lower-body injury and is expected to be sidelined for approximately one month. This injury occurred during the third period of the Maple Leafs’ game on Wednesday.
Summary of Key Player Updates
- Jake Evans (Montreal Canadiens): Out for personal reasons, expected to return Saturday.
- Thomas Chabot (Ottawa Senators): Not traveling for the road trip, one week away from return.
- Dakota Mermis (Toronto Maple Leafs): Placed on injured reserve, expected to be out for a month.
