Winnipeg Jets Player News

Gregor has become a solid bottom-six forward over the previous four seasons and will add some depth to the Sharks' lineup. The 26-year-old Gregor scored six points (4G / 2A) in 40 games with the Senators this season.

Bjugstad was originally said to be missing from practice due to an illness, so it's unclear whether or not this is actually a new injury. The team added he is considered day-to-day, so he is not expected to be out long-term.

Samberg did not play the previous game for the Jets due to personal reasons, but will return to the lineup on Thursday against the Philadelphia Flyers. The 26-year-old Samberg is averaging 21:14 time-on-ice and has 13 points (4G / 9A) in 40 games this season.

David Gustafsson will draw back into Winnipeg's lineup on Thursday against the Philadelphia Flyer after it was announced Rasmus Kupari was in concussion protocol. The 24-year-old Kupari has rarely exited the lineup for the Jets this season, playing 58 games and scoring eight points (5G / 3A).

Julien was a fifth-round pick, 146th overall, of the Jets in the 2023 NHL Entry Draft. The 20-year-old forward is has collected 45 points (10G / 35A) through 58 games in his third OHL season with the London Knights.

The Oilers are coming off a disappointing 6-2 loss to the Anaheim Ducks on Tuesday and will switch to Skinner between the pipes on Thursday against the Montreal Canadiens. The 26-year-old Skinner saved 14 of 16 shots (.875 SV%) in relief of Calvin Pickard in the loss to the Ducks. Skinner has a 2.87 GAA and .897 SV% in 41 games this season (20-15-4).

Kupari exited Tuesday's 3-2 loss to the New York Islanders after only 7:34 time-on-ice due to an upper-body injury. The 24-year-old Kupari is averaging 10:20 time-on-ice and has eight points (5G / 3A) in 58 games this season.

Bjugstad did not practice on Tuesday due to an illness but will have two full days to recover before Utah returns to the ice on Thursday against the Detroit Red Wings. The 32-year-old Bjugstad is averaging 12:39 time-on-ice and has 15 points (5G / 10A) in 53 games this season.

The Calgary Flames placed Duehr on waivers in January when he was claimed by the Sharks. This time around, Duehr has cleared waivers and will report to the San Jose Barracuda (AHL). The 27-year-old Duehr has three points (2G / 1A) in 24 games this season.

Samberg will not play on Tuesday against the New York Islanders due to personal reasons. The 26-year-old defenseman is averaging 21:14 time-on-ice and has 13 points (4G / 9A) in 40 games this season.

Thrun did not play on Saturday and will be sidelined for at least a week after being placed on Injured Reserve due to an undisclosed injury. The Sharks recalled Jimmy Schuldt from the San Jose Barracuda (AHL) in a corresponding move.