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Manson (upper body) practiced in a regular jersey and could be in the lineup Friday versus Utah, Evan Rawal of the Denver Gazette reports.

It was reported earlier that Manson would not play Friday, but it looks like a real possibility at this time. Manson would have to be activated from injured reserve and would likely replace either Calvin de Haan or John Ludvig on the blue line. Manson has a goal and five assists with 51 hits in 24 games this season.

Olofsson was recalled from AHL Coachella Valley on Friday.

The Kraken have seven defensemen on the roster after recalling Olofsson, who might be a healthy scratch Saturday in Vancouver. Olofsson hasn't played in the NHL this campaign. He has two goals and 11 points across 27 appearances with Coachella Valley in 2024-25.

Per David Alter of The Hockey News, Tanev (lower body) will be a game-time decision Friday, according to coach Craig Berube.

Tanev was a late scratch Monday versus Winnipeg. He has one goal, nine helpers and 99 blocked shots in 34 outings this season. Philippe Myers will likely replace Tanev in the lineup should Tanev be a no-go.

Chiarot (upper body) will return to the lineup Friday against the Maple Leafs, according to Ansar Khan of MLive.com.

He has five points, 40 shots on goal and 70 blocked shots over 33 contests in 2024-25. Following a one-game absence, Chiarot is expected to replace Albert Johansson on the third pairing versus Toronto.

Edvinsson (upper body) will be activated from injured reserve ahead of his return to the lineup against Toronto on Friday, Ansar Khan of MLive.com reports.

Edvinsson missed three games with the injury. The talented rookie has three goals, 10 assists, 28 hits and 52 blocked shots in 30 appearances this season. He should return to his spot on the top pairing alongside Moritz Seider.

Manson (upper body) will not be in the lineup versus Utah on Friday, according to Brennan Vogt of Mile High Hockey.

Manson will miss his 13th consecutive game. Manson has one goal, five assists, 51 hits and 34 blocked shots through 24 outings in 2024-25. He could return as early as Tuesday when the Avalanche face Winnipeg.

DeSimone was called up from AHL Utica on Friday.

DeSimone has been a healthy scratch in all 18 NHL games that he has been rostered this season. The veteran defenseman had three assists in 12 AHL games before his recall. Expect DeSimone to be a healthy scratch versus Carolina on Friday.

Bichsel was recalled from AHL Texas on Friday, according to Stars radio analyst Bruce LeVine.

Bichsel has played six games at the NHL level this season, scoring a pair of goals. The 20-year-old was selected 18th overall in 2022 and the Stars are quite enamored with the behemoth defenseman, who already has 20 hits in the NHL, including six versus Utah on Monday.

The Blue Jackets recalled Mateychuk from AHL Cleveland on Friday.

Mateychuk is a highly-regarded prospect, as he was selected 12th overall in 2022. The defenseman made his NHL debut Monday and saw 18:36 of ice time, including 1:06 on the second power play. Look for Mateychuk to remain at the NHL level, as he has conquered the AHL, tallying nine goals and 25 points in 27 games with the Monsters.

Clurman was reassigned to AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Tuesday, Seth Rorabaugh of Tribune-Review Sports reports.

Clurman is likely to continue bouncing between levels while the Penguins deal with multiple injuries on the blue line. He is yet to make his NHL debut. Clurman is likely to be recalled prior to Saturday's game versus the Islanders.