J.T. Compher Could Return Tuesday Against New Jersey
Detroit has a call to make on J.T. Compher before the Devils visit Tuesday. #RedWings
Detroit Red Wings center J.T. Compher is currently on injured reserve, but a decision on his return could be made as early as Tuesday when the team faces the New Jersey Devils. Compher was placed on injured reserve on Thursday, Oct. 8, with the move dated back to Oct. 4, rendering him eligible to return after just four days. Head coach Todd McLellan indicated that Compher is nearing his return, though his exact availability for the Tuesday game remains undetermined.
The Red Wings' current center lineup consists of Dylan Larkin, Emmitt Finnie, Andrew Copp, and Carter Mazur, with Nate Danielson on the fourth line's left wing. If Compher is activated, one of the bottom six forwards or the fourth line's wing will miss a game. Compher has not scored a goal or assist in his two games this season, and Detroit has struggled without him, posting a 1-3-1 record over their five most recent games.
The team is also short on forward production, with Marco Kasper and Mason Appleton currently unavailable.
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