The Nashville Predators announced that Tommy Novak will be sidelined for 4-6 weeks due to an upper body injury. This news comes at a challenging time for the team, with Cody Glass expected to step into the 2C role in Novak's absence. Meanwhile, Rasmus Kupari of the Winnipeg Jets suffered a shoulder injury, with no specific timeline for his return but expected to be out for at least 4-6 weeks.
#NHLJets Arniel says Kupari’s situation is not good. His right shoulder injury sustained on Tuesday night will keep him out of action for at least 4-6 weeks. @TSN_Edge
Rasmus Kupari is out 4-6 weeks with his shoulder injury. #NHLJets
Rasmus Kupari hurt his shoulder tonight. Jets will get him more thoroughly evaluated tomorrow. No update yet.
Rasmus Kupari has a shoulder injury. No severity or timeline. #NHLJets
#NHLJets associate coach Scott Arniel confirms it’s a shoulder injury for Rasmus Kupari. Time line and severity not yet known.
#NHLJets Arniel confirmed Kupari suffered a shoulder injury and will be reevaluated on Wednesday. @TSN_Edge
Rasmus Kupari heads straight down the tunnel favouring his arm. Fell awkwardly into the boards, it apepars. #NHLJets
#NHLJets F Rasmus Kupari just went down the tunnel, favouring his right hand/wrist after going into the boards awkwardly in the neutral zone with just over 8 minutes to go in the first period.
I spoke with Cody Glass this morning about stepping into an elevated role with Tommy Novak being out 4-6 weeks for the #Preds https://t.co/zdWvWAkxxz
Brunette on the Tommy Novak injury: “It’s pretty tough. Novy’s been really good for us and very creative. He’s generated a lot of offense.” Also says it’s a good opportunity for Cody Glass to come in and “play the way he’s capable of playing.”
Just terrible timing on the Tommy Novak news (on IR, upper body injury, 4-6 weeks) with the team really needing their best players to dig them out of this funk. Look for Cody Glass to step into the 2C role, likely with Sherwood and Evangelista.
#Preds announce Tommy Novak will miss 4-6 weeks because of an upper body injury. That is not ideal.