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Panthers List Eetu Luostarinen Week-to-Week After Barbecue Burns as Injuries Mount

The two-time champions will turn to depth options and prospects with their roster heavily thinned by injuries.

Overview

  • Coach Paul Maurice said Luostarinen did not stay overnight in the hospital and his return hinges on when he can comfortably wear his equipment.
  • Cole Schwindt broke his arm in a collision during Monday’s win over Vancouver and is expected to miss two to three months after surgery.
  • Florida’s lengthy injury list already includes Aleksander Barkov, Matthew Tkachuk, Dmitry Kulikov, Jonah Gadjovich and Tomas Nosek, with Tkachuk potentially skating by month’s end.
  • Rookie Jack Devine is expected to make his NHL debut Thursday against the Devils as Florida shuffles lines and roles.
  • Luostarinen has 10 points in 18 games this season, and his off-ice injury follows another unusual incident leaguewide with New Jersey’s Jack Hughes sidelined after hand surgery.