Welcome to the NHL Status Report. Here is the latest lineup/injury news around the NHL.
Detroit Red Wings
James van Riemsdyk was activated from non-roster status and could make his Red Wings debut against the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday (7 p.m. ET; FDSNDET, SNP, SNW, SNO, CBC). The 36-year-old forward signed a one-year, $1 million contract with Detroit on July 1. He had 36 points (16 goals, 20 assists) in 71 games for the Columbus Blue Jackets last season. To make room for van Riemdsyk, defenseman Erik Gustafsson was loaned to Grand Rapids of the American Hockey League.
Florida Panthers
Dmitry Kulikov (upper body) has been placed on injured reserve and is out indefinitely. The defenseman may need surgery after he did not play in the third period of a 2-1 win against the Philade