Mike Harrington: The Buffalo Sabres are “cautiously optimistic,” according to coach Lindy Ruff, that defenseman Owen Power could be ready for Thursday. Goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen is progressing. • Mike Harrington: Power is on the IR, but it’s retroactive to last week, and he’s eligible to come off the IR before their game.

Bruce LeVine: The Dallas Stars put forward Jamie Benn on the LTIR.

Edmonton Oilers: Forward Zach Hyman was placed on the LTIR.

Michael Russo: Indications are that Minnesota Wild forward Nico Sturm’s situation isn’t good, and maybe there will be an update today.

Lou Korac: St. Louis Blues forward Nick Bjugstad missed yesterday’s practice with an illness. They are hopeful he can practice today.

Matthew DeFranks: Blues GM Doug Armstrong said that forward Oskar S

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