Jakub Lauko
C BOS
Wed 2/5/25 2:14 PM

Lauko was placed on injured reserve with a lower-body injury Wednesday.
EDGE Analysis
Lauko's shift to injured reserve allowed the Wild to claim Vinnie Hinostroza off waivers. Given his IR placement, the 24-year-old Lauko will miss at least the next two games and be sidelined through the 4 Nations Face-Off. It will be the third extended injury stint for Lauko this season, which has undoubtedly played a factor in his 24-game goal drought dating back to Oct. 29 versus the Penguins.

Jakub Lauko
C BOS
Thu 1/30/25 2:10 PM

Lauko notched an assist and two shots on goal in Wednesday's 3-1 win over the Maple Leafs.
EDGE Analysis
The helper was Lauko's first point in six appearances since he returned from missing a month due to a lower-body injury. The 24-year-old has resumed a fourth-line role, and given the Wild's reliance on the top six, it's unlikely Lauko makes much of an impact on offense moving forward. He's at five points, 24 shots on net, 25 PIM and 57 hits across 30 appearances this season.

Jakub Lauko
C BOS
Thu 1/16/25 11:53 AM

Lauko (lower body) was taken off long-term injured reserve Thursday.
EDGE Analysis
Lauko should be back in the lineup for Saturday's matchup with Nashville and will likely replace Marcus Johansson, who suffered an upper-body injury against Edmonton on Wednesday. Considering the 24-year-old Lauko is mired in a 14-game pointless streak, fantasy managers probably shouldn't be banking on him for offensive upside.

Jakub Lauko
C BOS
Wed 1/8/25 3:11 PM

Lauko (lower body) has been transferred from IR to long-term injured reserve Wednesday, retroactive to Dec. 14.
EDGE Analysis
Lauko has already served enough time to be activated from LTIR whenever he's healthy, but the Wild likely wouldn't have made this move unless he wasn't close to returning. The 24-year-old has two goals, four points, 16 PIM and 48 hits in 24 appearances with Minnesota in 2024-25.

Jakub Lauko
C BOS
Sun 12/15/24 5:32 PM

Lauko (lower body) is week-to-week after aggravating his previous muscle issue, according to Michael Russo of The Athletic.
EDGE Analysis
Lauko left Saturday's 4-1 win over Philadelphia and moved to injured reserve after the game. He has two goals, four points, 19 shots on net, 15 blocked shots and 48 hits over 24 appearances this season. Devin Shore will replace Lauko in Sunday's lineup against Vegas.

Jakub Lauko
C BOS
Sat 12/14/24 7:06 PM

Lauko (lower body) was placed on injured reserve Saturday.
EDGE Analysis
The Wild recalled goaltender Jesper Wallstedt in a corresponding move. Lauko will be out for at least the next four games after being moved to the IR list. He has two goals, four points and 48 hits through 24 appearances this season.

Jakub Lauko
C BOS
Sat 12/14/24 5:16 PM

Lauko (lower body) isn't expected to play Sunday versus Vegas, per Jessi Pierce of NHL.com.
EDGE Analysis
Lauko left Saturday's tilt against the Flyers because of the injury. He has two goals and four points in 24 appearances in 2024-25. Devin Shore will probably serve on the fourth line Sunday due to Lauko's absence.

Jakub Lauko
C BOS
Sat 12/14/24 3:31 PM

Lauko (lower body) won't return to Saturday's matchup against Philadelphia.
EDGE Analysis
Lauko logged only 3:23 of ice time in Saturday's game before leaving. An update on his status should come ahead of Sunday's meeting against Vegas.

Jakub Lauko
C BOS
Mon 12/9/24 3:58 PM

Lauko (lower body) will be activated from injured reserve ahead of his return to the lineup Tuesday against Utah, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Lauko will occupy a bottom-six role after missing the last six games. He has contributed two goals, two assists, 18 shots on net, 15 blocked shots and 41 hits across 21 appearances this season. Lauko will likely replace Reese Johnson in Tuesday's lineup.

Jakub Lauko
C BOS
Tue 12/3/24 10:30 AM

Lauko (lower body) was placed on injured reserve by Minnesota on Tuesday.
EDGE Analysis
Lauko's timeline doesn't change with his move to IR, though it does officially rule him out against the Canucks on Tuesday. Considering the 24-year-old winger was mired in an 11-game pointless streak prior to getting hurt, few fantasy players figure to be impacted by his continued absence. Recently recalled Liam Ohgren could get an opportunity to play while Lauko is shelved -- though Ben Jones has been benefitting most from Lauko's injury thus far.