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Lauzon was labeled week-to-week as a result of his lower-body injury, Robby Stanley of NHL.com reports Thursday.

Lauzon and fellow blueliner Adam Wilsby (upper body) were both given week-to-week designations by the team and are currently on injured reserve. The 27-year-old Lauzon wasn't offering much offensively even when healthy, having failed to register a point in 11 straight contests -- though he did dish out 48 hits over that stretch.

Wilsby is considered week-to-week due to his upper-body injury, Robby Stanley of NHL.com reports Thursday.

Wilsby has already missed four games due to his upper-body issue and figures to be out at least another 2-3 contests based on this latest update. With Jeremy Lauzon (lower body) in the same boat, the Predators are rolling out Spencer Stastney and Luke Schenn on the third pairing and likely will call up an emergency depth option ahead of Saturday's game against Washington.

Jones managed an assist, two shots on goal, four blocked shots and a plus-2 rating in Wednesday's 3-1 win over the Avalanche.

Jones has four points and an even plus-minus rating over his last six games. The defenseman helped out on Connor Bedard's insurance tally in the third period. Jones is up to 14 points, 51 shots on net, 48 blocked shots, 26 hits and a minus-8 rating through 25 appearances. He continues to be a key part of the Blackhawks' blue line, and while his offense hasn't been significant in 2024-25, he does enough across the board to help in many fantasy formats.

Samberg (foot) is expected to return to the lineup versus the Kings on Friday, Mitchell Clinton of the Jets' official site reports.

Samberg has missed the last 21 games after he was injured in Nashville on Nov. 23. The 25-year-old blueliner had three goals, three assists, 24 hits and 30 blocked shots in 21 outings before his injury. He is expected to replace Ville Heinola on the blueline.

Morrissey (lower body) is slated to be in action versus the Kings on Friday, Mitchell Clinton of the Jets' official site reports.

Morrissey looks like he won't miss any game action after being forced to exit Tuesday's matchup with the Predators early. The 29-year-old blueliner has been rolling offensively of late with 13 points in his last 14 appearances, including six power-play assists. At his current pace, the Calgary native could be capable of topping his career-best mark of 76 points in 78 regular-season games set back in 2022-23.

Edmundson (undisclosed) will travel with the Kings on their five-game road trip but may not be ready to play, Russell Morgan of Hockey Royalty reports Thursday.

Edmundson had three goals and two assists in his first nine games but has managed only a goal and five points in his last 27 contests. He has 60 hits and 57 blocked shots this season. Look for Kyle Burroughs to draw into the lineup while Edmundson is sidelined.

Roy notched an assist, two shots on goal and three hits in Wednesday's 2-1 overtime win over the Canucks.

Roy ended an eight-game point drought with the helper. The 29-year-old defenseman isn't putting up points frequently, but he continues to draw significant minutes while adding physicality. Roy has nine points, 39 shots on net, 69 hits, 50 blocked shots and a plus-4 rating through 31 outings this season.

Lyubushkin (upper body) will be in action against the Flyers on Thursday, Sam Nestler of DLLS Stars reports.

Lyubushkin was injured against the Rangers on Tuesday but won't miss any additional game time. Considering the blueliner is stuck in a season-long goal drought and has managed just one helper in his last 12 contests, few fantasy managers will be impacted by Lyubushkin staying in the lineup.

Faber (upper body) will not be in the lineup against Colorado on Thursday, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports.

Faber's status remains uncertain, as the Wild provided no additional details regarding his injury other than the fact that he won't be in the lineup Thursday. The Minnesota blue line is getting fairly stretched at this point, as Jonas Brodin (lower body) will also be unavailable versus the Avalanche. David Jiricek and Travis Dermott are both to be inserted into the lineup until Faber and Brodin can return to action.

Brodin has been ruled out for Thursday's home game against Colorado due to a lower-body injury, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports.

Brodin was in the midst of a hot stretch recently, as he had recorded points in six of his last seven appearances, logging two goals, five assists, 17 blocked shots, six hits and a plus-3 rating while averaging 26:34 of ice time across that span. However, he's considered day-to-day due to a lower-body issue. Travis Dermott and David Jiricek will likely enter the lineup against the Avalanche since Brodin and Brock Faber (upper body) will be unavailable. Brodin's next opportunity to suit up will be on the road against San Jose on Saturday.