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Manson (lower body) is set to miss time with the injury he sustained Wednesday versus the Devils, Jesse Montano of Guerilla Sports reports.

Noah Juulsen is expected to fill Manson's place in the lineup. A clearer timeline should emerge as Manson undergoes further testing, but it wouldn't be surprising if he landed on injured reserve.

Manson (lower body) won't return to Wednesday's game versus the Devils.

Manson left the contest favoring his left leg. The defenseman can be considered day-to-day until more information is provided. If Manson doesn't play Saturday versus the Flames, look for Noah Juulsen to enter the lineup.

Pietila was reassigned to AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Wednesday.

Pietila was called up by the Penguins on Thursday, but he didn't make his NHL debut during his stint with Pittsburgh. The 22-year-old has recorded two assists and 11 PIM across his first five regular-season appearances in the AHL this year.

The Maple Leafs announced Wednesday that Tanev (upper body) has been upgraded to day-to-day, Mark Masters of TSN reports.

Tanev has been on injured reserve and considered week-to-week since mid-October. While he remains on injured reserve for now, he participated in Wednesday's morning skate in a regular sweater and appears to be closing in on a return. Across his first five appearances of the regular season, the 36-year-old recorded an assist, 14 blocked shots and a hit while averaging 16:51 of ice time.

Crotty was placed on waivers by Ottawa on Wednesday, according to Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet.

Crotty has been in the lineup for just one of Ottawa's past 10 games, although some of that time was missed due to illness. He'll presumably be sent to AHL Belleville if he goes unclaimed, which would give him an opportunity to play more regularly.

Soucy was placed on waivers Wednesday, per Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet.

Soucy has an assist in seven outings with Columbus in 2026-27. However, he's been a healthy scratch in three of the Blue Jackets' past five games, which is probably why he was put on waivers. Columbus will presumably send him to the minors if he goes unclaimed.

Hunt recorded an assist, two shots on goal and two blocked shots in Tuesday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Islanders.

Hunt played in his second game with the Predators since he was claimed off waivers. Nashville dressed seven defensemen to fit him into the lineup, though it's unclear if the 24-year-old will have a normal path to playing time if the team cuts down to a more traditional lineup. Hunt is likely competing with Nick Perbix and Jayden Struble for third-pairing minutes. Hunt has a helper, 10 shots, 13 blocked shots, eight hits, four PIM and a minus-3 rating over 13 outings between Nashville and Minnesota this season.

Ekholm (undisclosed) is expected to play Wednesday versus Calgary, per Jason Gregor of Sports 1440.

Ekholm missed Edmonton's past two games because of the injury. He has a goal, three points, 16 PIM, five hits and eight blocks in 10 appearances this season. Jake Walman, who has averaged just 14:45 of ice time this campaign, is projected to be a healthy scratch Wednesday.

Myers put up an assist in Tuesday's 5-1 loss to the Devils.

Myers has played regularly in a bottom-four role to start the season. He is not involved on the power play for the Stars. The defenseman's helper was his first point of the season to go with seven shots on net, 21 blocked shots, eight hits and six PIM over 12 outings.

Kovacevic notched an assist and three hits in Tuesday's 5-1 win over the Stars.

The helper was Kovacevic's first point in seven games. The 29-year-old defenseman has filled a bottom-four role since he made his debut Oct. 13 against the Red Wings after recovering from a minor knee procedure in the offseason. He has added six shots on net, eight hits, five blocked shots, seven PIM and a minus-2 rating. Kovacevic is unlikely to produce enough offense to get on the radar in fantasy.