Gabriel Vilardi, a player for the Winnipeg Jets, did not travel with the team on their recent trip to Seattle due to an upper body injury. The Jets' HC Rick Bowness expressed relief that Vilardi's injury is not long-term and expects him to return to the ice on Monday. Despite uncertainties about Vilardi's timeline, there is hope he will skate on Monday when the Jets play against the Caps. Meanwhile, Tyler Toffoli is pleased to join the Jets as they prepare for the playoff drive.
One update from today. Gabriel Vilardi did not go on the road trip. He was at the rink today in Winnipeg. There’s hope he skates on Monday when the Jets are back for a game against the Caps.
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Gabriel Vilardi didn't travel with the Jets on their trip out west after all. Kevin Cheveldayoff says he doesn't have an update Vilardi's timeline. Rick Bowness told reporters in Seattle earlier today that the hope is Vilardi skates Monday.
Gabriel Vilardi didn't end up traveling with the Jets to Seattle. He's in Winnipeg. Kevin Cheveldayoff said he didn't have a certain timeline.
#NHLJets HC Rick Bowness is thrilled about the acquisition of Tyler Toffoli. As for the update on Gabriel Vilardi, he’s expected to be back on the ice on Monday. This upper body injury is not believed to be a long-term issue, which was a relief, Bowness said.