Kevin Paul Dupont: Coach Bruce Cassidy said that Jake DeBrusk is now skating with Zdeno Chara and Charlie McAvoy. They are not with the team in Winnipeg.
On the Buffalo Sabres …
Bob McKenzie: The Sabres have signed Casey Mittelstadt to an entry-level deal and he’s expected to join the team this week.
Paul Hamilton: GM Jason Botterill expects Mittelstadt to play on Thursday and they are hoping that he’ll play for Team USA for the World Championships.