Pionk has missed significant time due to injuries this season and will return to the sidelines on Monday due to an undisclosed ailment. The 30-year-old defenseman is averaging 22:43 time-on-ice and has 12 points (3G / 9A) in 51 games this season. Colin Miller is returning from a knee injury and will draw into the lineup as Pionk's replacement.
Stuart Skinner (upper body) was a late scratch on Sunday, resulting in the team recalling Taylor Gauthier from the ECHL. Gauthier was eventually sent back, with Murashov being recalled from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton. That said, with Skinner being a full participant at practice on Tuesday, and the Penguins not playing until Thursday against the New Jersey Devils, it seems unlikely that Skinner will miss any more time unless the team decides to be extra cautious with the postseason on the immediate horizon.
Namestnikov has not played since the end of February, but will return to the lineup on Monday against the Seattle Kraken. The 33-year-old forward is averaging 13:52 time-on-ice and has 13 points (7G / 6A) in 57 games this season.
Niederreiter scored one goal in five games while representing Switzerland at the Olympics, but suffered a lower-body injury that has kept him out of the lineup for nearly six weeks. The 33-year-old veteran forward has 19 points (8G / 11A) in 55 games with Winnipeg this season.
On Thursday, Salomonsson was on the receiving end of a heavy hit from Dallas Stars' forward Jason Robertson, and exited the game after only 8:56 time-on-ice due to concussion protocol. The 21-year-old first-year Swedish defenseman is averaging 17:58 time-on-ice and has five points (1G / 4A) in 32 games. He has not played since and will remain out of the lineup on Monday.
Barron has been a key bottom-six forward for the Jets this season, but is battling a lower-body injury that could effectively sideline him for the remainder of the season. The 27-year-old Barron is averaging 12:48 time-on-ice and has 23 points (11G / 12A) in 65 games this season.
Salomonsson was on the receiving end of a heavy hit from Dallas Stars' forward Jason Robertson, and exited the game after only 8:56 time-on-ice due to concussion protocol. The 21-year-old first-year Swedish defenseman is averaging 17:58 time-on-ice and has five points (1G / 4A) in 32 games.
Barron had to exit Thursday's 3-2 loss to the Colorado Avalanche due to concussion protocol, and his status is unclear ahead of Saturday's rematch in Colorado. The 27-year-old Barron is averaging 12:47 time-on-ice and has a career-high 23 points (11G / 12A) in 63 games this season.
Pionk has been sidelined since January 13th, but he will replace Haydn Fleury in the lineup on Saturday. Pionk, who tied a career-high with 10 goals last season, has scored just twice with six assists (eight points) in 40 games this season.
Pionk has been out since January 13th, but the Jets have cleared the way for him to return to the lineup vs. Pittsburgh on Saturday. Pionk enters the game with just eight points (2G / 6A) in 40 games this season.
Pionk has been sidelined since mid-January, but appears to be nearing a return after being a full participant at morning skate on Thursday. The Jets, who are making a late-season push for a Wild Card spot, would greatly benefit from Pionk returning to the lineup. The 30-year-old defenseman was averaging 22:47 time-on-ice, recording eight points (2G / 6A), 64 blocks, and 84 hits in 40 games before his injury.
Pionk has been sidelined since mid-January, but appears to be inching closer to a return after returning to practice in a limited capacity on Tuesday. The Jets, who are making a late-season push for a Wild Card spot, would greatly benefit from Pionk returning to the lineup. The 30-year-old defenseman was averaging 22:47 time-on-ice, recording eight points (2G / 6A), 64 blocks, and 84 hits in 40 games before his injury.
Morrissey was unable to contribute to Team Canada at the Olympics after suffering an injury in their opening game and been sidelined for the Jets since the NHL resumed action. With Neal Pionk also injured, the team is eagerly awaiting Morrissey's return to the lineup and top powerplay unit. The 30-year-old Morrissey has 42 points (10G / 32A) in 56 games this season.
Niederreiter scored one goal in five games while representing Switzerland at the Olympics, but suffered a lower-body injury that will sideline him for at least the next four weeks. The 33-year-old veteran forward has 19 points (8G / 11A) in 55 games with Winnipeg this season.
Morrissey was unable to contribute to Team Canada at the Olympics after suffering an injury in their opening game and has missed three games for the Jets since. With Neal Pionk also injured, Logan Stanley has filled in as the team's quarterback on the top powerplay unit. Still, they will be eager to regain Morrissey's services, hopefully by this weekend. The 30-year-old Morrissey has 42 points (10G / 32A) in 56 games this season.
