Mason Appleton
RW DET
Mon 2/27/23 2:59 PM

Appleton is unlikely to face the Kings on Tuesday after sustaining an upper-body injury, Mike McIntyre of the Winnipeg Free Press reports.
EDGE Analysis
Appleton has already lost 38 games this season due to a wrist injury and it's not immediately clear if this latest upper-body issue is related. Since returning from that extended absence, the 27-year-old natural center struggled to find his grove offensively with just three points and nine shots in eight games. If Nino Niederreiter (visa issue) is available, he could be in line to replace Appleton in a middle-six role.

Mason Appleton
RW DET
Sat 2/25/23 1:28 AM

Appleton scored a power-play goal on two shots and went minus-3 in Friday's 5-1 loss to the Avalanche.
EDGE Analysis
Appleton's goal tied the game at 1-1 just 3:12 into the contest, but it was all Avalanche the rest of the way. The 27-year-old typically isn't much of a factor on the power play, but he saw 3:04 of ice time with the man advantage Friday. The tally was Appleton's first since Nov. 8, long absence with a wrist injury explains much of that quiet stretch. He's at two goals, seven assists, 30 shots on net, 30 hits and a minus-2 rating through 21 appearances this season.

Mason Appleton
RW DET
Tue 2/21/23 12:18 AM

Appleton notched two assists in Monday's 4-1 win over the Rangers.
EDGE Analysis
Appleton helped out on the Jets' last two goals in the contest. The pair of helpers marked his first points in five games since returning from a wrist injury that required surgery. The 27-year-old has gotten on the scoresheet in just four of his 19 appearances this season, but three have been multi-point efforts. Appleton has a goal, seven helpers, 27 shots on net, 30 hits and a plus-3 rating.

Mason Appleton
RW DET
Sat 2/11/23 1:18 PM

Appleton (wrist) will return to action Saturday against Chicago, Ken Wiebe of Sportsnet reports.
EDGE Analysis
Appleton has been out of action since Nov. 13, a span of 38 games. The center had a goal and six points in 14 games before he needed surgery to repair the damage to his wrist.

Mason Appleton
RW DET
Thu 2/9/23 5:09 PM

Appleton (wrist) is expected to return to action Saturday against Chicago, according to Scott Billeck of the Winnipeg Sun.
EDGE Analysis
It will be almost 13 weeks since Appleton suffered the injury as he needed surgery to repair the damage. Appleton has a goal and five assists in 14 games this season.

Mason Appleton
RW DET
Mon 1/30/23 12:56 PM

Appleton (wrist) is expected to return Feb. 11 against Chicago, John Lu of TSN reports.
EDGE Analysis
Appleton, who has been out since Nov. 13 following wrist surgery, has been practicing in a non-contact capacity recently. In 14 games this season, he has one goal, five assists, 23 shots on net and 26 hits.

Mason Appleton
RW DET
Fri 1/27/23 1:25 PM

Appleton (wrist) practiced Friday in a non-contact jersey, Scott Billeck of the Winnipeg Sun reports.
EDGE Analysis
Appleton last played Nov. 13 in Seattle and has missed the last 36 games. He'll likely remain out of action until after the All-Star break. Appleton has a goal and six points in 14 games this season.

Mason Appleton
RW DET
Thu 1/26/23 1:09 PM

Per coach Rick Bowness, Appleton (wrist) likely won't return until after the All-Star break, Mitchell Clinton of the Jets' official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
Bowness wouldn't rule out the possibility of Appleton returning before the break, but he also noted it's more likely that the 27-year-old forward will be sidelined until after the All-Star festivities come to a close. Appleton's picked up six points through 14 games this season.

Mason Appleton
RW DET
Sun 1/15/23 11:26 AM

Appleton (wrist) will accompany the Jets on the road even though he isn't close to returning to the lineup, Mitchell Clinton of the Jets' official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
Winnipeg will begin a five-game road trip in Montreal on Tuesday. Appleton will continue to work his way back from wrist surgery and skate with the team. He was projected to be sidelined for 8-12 weeks after getting hurt Nov. 13 against Seattle. Appleton has six points, 23 shots on goal and 26 hits in 14 appearances this season.

Mason Appleton
RW DET
Thu 1/5/23 2:32 PM

Appleton (wrist) has been cleared to resume conditioning, John Lu of TSN reports.
EDGE Analysis
Appleton underwent wrist surgery Nov. 15 and was given an 8-12 week timetable for his return. Appleton skated Wednesday as he is currently just past the seven-week mark in his recovery. Appleton has a goal and six points in 14 games this season.