Coach Paul Maurice believes Little (ear) will be sidelined for longer than 2-3 more weeks, Ken Wiebe of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Little is still recovering from the perforated ear drum he sustained in early November, and at this point it's looking like he may not be ready to return until the calendar flips to 2020. Additional updates on the veteran forward should surface as his condition improves, but for now, he should be considered out indefinitely.

Little is suffering from vertigo as a result of a perforated ear drum, Mitchell Clinton of JetsTV reports.

EDGE Analysis

While Little is expected to fully recover, the organization hasn't been able to provide a specific timeline for his recovery. The Edmonton native will, at minimum, be out through the next three outings after being placed on injured reserve. In order to fill out the second line in Little's absence, coach Paul Maurice is planning to move Blake Wheeler to center while Patrik Laine takes his spot on the top line with Mark Scheifele.

Little (head) was designated for injured reserve Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Even if the team uses a retroactive designation for Little, the news will effectively sideline him the next three games, though he could be out even longer considering he hasn't been released from the hospital yet. Little's absence will likely see Blake Wheeler move to a second-line center role while Joona Luoto gets called up from the minors.

Little -- who was injured in Tuesday's matchup with New Jersey -- is being evaluated at a local hospital, the team announced Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

The team statement didn't provide a timeline for Little's recovery, but at this point, it seems like he is a long shot for Friday's meeting with Vancouver. In seven games this year, the center notched two goals, three assists and 13 shots. If Little does in fact miss time, Adam Lowry would be the most likely candidate to slot into the second line.

Little took a puck to the head in the third period of Tuesday's game versus the Devils, Mitchell Clinton of JetsTV reports. Little did not return to the game.

EDGE Analysis

It was a scary scene, as Nikolaj Ehlers' shot caught Little around the ear, drawing blood. Little missed nine games at the start of the season while recovering from a concussion. The center has five points in six appearances from his second-line role this year.

Little (undisclosed) posted an assist and two shots on goal in Friday's 3-2 win over the Sharks.

EDGE Analysis

Little ultimately didn't miss a game with the injury, and he helped out on Nikolaj Ehlers' game-winning goal in the third period. His point streak is at four games (two goals, three helpers), accounting for all of his offense so far in 2019-20.

Little (undisclosed) took the ice for pregame warmups, indicating he'll be in the lineup for Friday's game against the Sharks, Mitchell Clinton of JetsTV reports.

EDGE Analysis

Little ultimately won't miss any time with the injury. He is expected to center Nikolaj Ehlers and Jack Roslovic on the second line. The Jets will go with a traditional 12 forwards, six defensemen lineup, as Carl Dahlstrom will be the healthy scratch and C.J. Suess will make his NHL debut.

Little (undisclosed) will be a game-time decision for Friday's matchup with San Jose, Ken Wiebe of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Little was able to participate in morning skate and reportedly felt pretty good afterwards, so it's safe to assume he's closer to probable than questionable for Friday's contest. Nonetheless, confirmation on his status against the Sharks likely won't arrive until the Jets take the ice for pregame warmups.

Little is dealing with an undisclosed injury which brings his availability versus San Jose on Friday into question, Ken Wiebe of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Little's potential absence would further test the depth of a Jets forward group that will already be without Patrik Laine (lower body) and Adam Lowry (suspension). While a pair of recalls from AHL Manitoba are likely to come, the team could deploy 11 forwards and seven defensemen in order to minimize the impact of promoted players.

Little scored a goal and added a helper in Tuesday's 7-4 loss to the Ducks.

EDGE Analysis

The center had five shots on goal and a plus-2 rating. Little helped out on Nikolaj Ehlers' second tally of the game, and then scored one of his own to cut the deficit to one in the third period. Little has four points in as many games this year, playing very well while anchoring the second line since returning from a concussion.