Scheifele (lower body) was placed on injured reserve retroactive to Jan. 7 on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Scheifele had already been ruled out for an additional five-to-seven days Monday, so this news doesn't alter a potential return date for the 22-year old (he's eligible to be activated off injured reserve Friday). The move was made to create a roster space for the recall of Matt Halischuk, who could enter the lineup on the fourth line in the upcoming games.