CBJ ROSTER UPDATE: DefensemanDavid Jiricek has replaced Erik Gudbranson in the lineup for tonightโs game vs. St. Louis. Gudbranson has a minor lower body injury and is being held out as a precaution.
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Travis Konecny said the collision into the boards in the game against Buffalo on Sept. 27 "was the start" of his minor injury. Then he had a tweak in practice, which is why he was held out of the remainder of the preseason. He said he'll be fine for the start of the season.
Coyotes GM Bill Armstrong expects F Clayton Keller to play his first preseason game on Friday in Vancouver.
Keller has been practicing with the team, but AZ has been cautious with him after he sustained a completely broken femur on March 30 when he crashed into the end boards.
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Lalonde said he expects Copp and Sundqvist, who hasnโt practiced with team, to be ready for season opener. Hagg is possible as well. Said there might be some games he dresses 11 forwards and 7 defensemen.