Lauko will miss Boston's next two preseason games with a lower-body injury but could return against Philadelphia on Monday, Joe Haggerty of BostonHockeyNow.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Lauko will almost certainly start the year in the minors with AHL Providence but a good showing in training camp could put him on the shortlist of potential call-ups during the year. The Czech winger tallied 19 points in 23 games in the minors last year, plus another 10 points while playing in the Czech league with Karlovy Vary HC.