Appleton (wrist) is on the injured reserve list, per the NHL media site.

EDGE Analysis

Appleton underwent wrist surgery Tuesday and is expected to miss 8-12 weeks as a result. Given his timetable, Winnipeg putting him on the injured reserve list makes perfect sense. Appleton has a goal and six points in 14 games while averaging 16:34 of ice time this season.

Appleton will be sidelined for 8-12 weeks after undergoing wrist surgery Tuesday, Mike McIntyre of the Winnipeg Free Press reports.

EDGE Analysis

Given his expected recovery timetable, Appleton will likely be sidelined until late January at a minimum. Sam Gagner could get the first crack at replacing Appleton in Winnipeg's top six Thursday against Anaheim. Look for Appleton, who's picked up six points while averaging 16:34 of ice time through 14 games this campaign, to be placed on injured reserve in the coming days.

Appleton (upper body) is expected to be sidelined for at least eight weeks, Scott Billeck of the Winnipeg Sun reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Jets have yet to make it official, but with Appleton expected to be on the shelf until at least mid-January, look for him to be placed on injured reserve in the coming days. Appleton's absence could lead to increased playing time for Sam Gagner, who is expected to skate on Winnipeg's top line against Anaheim on Thursday. Appleton's picked up one goal and six points while averaging 16:34 of ice time through 14 contests this season.

Appleton (upper body) will be evaluated Monday, Mike McIntyre of the Winnipeg Free Press reports.

EDGE Analysis

Appleton left Sunday's game against Seattle after 10:51 of ice time and there was no update after the contest. Winnipeg is off until Thursday, so the 26-year-old may have enough time to heal without missing any game action. If he's out, Blake Wheeler could step up to the top line.

Appleton scored an empty-net goal on two shots, supplied two assists and went plus-2 in Tuesday's 5-1 win over the Stars.

EDGE Analysis

Appleton helped out on both of Mark Scheifele's goals in the second period as the Jets' top line led the charge. The empty-netter was Appleton's first goal of the season. The 26-year-old winger has yet to find much consistency -- he has two multi-point efforts in 12 games, but he's gotten on the scoresheet only one other time. He's at six points, 21 shots on net, 26 hits and a plus-2 rating while filling a variety of roles early on.

Appleton (illness) is expected to be available for Thursday's game versus Montreal, Mike McIntyre of the Winnipeg Free Press reports.

EDGE Analysis

Appleton exited Tuesday's practice early due to an illness, but he's evidently feeling well enough to suit up against the Canadiens. The 26-year-old forward, who's expected to slot into a top-six role versus Montreal, has picked up three helpers through nine games this campaign.

Appleton exited Tuesday's practice session early due to illness, Mike McIntyre of the Winnipeg Free Press reports.

EDGE Analysis

Appleton has yet to score a goal in nine games this season and has registered a mere 13 shots on goal. Given his lack of shots and offensive production, it's a little surprising to see Appleton maintaining a top-six role with the club. Once Nikolaj Ehlers (lower body) is given the all-clear, Appleton could find himself relegated to the third or fourth line.

Appleton played on the top line Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Appleton moved up to the first line alongside Mark Scheifele and Kyle Connor as Nikolaj Ehlers was a late scratch. Appleton picked up a pair of assists in the 4-3 victory over Colorado. The move up the depth chart will only help Appleton's fantasy value. The two helpers were his first two points of the young season.

Appleton dished out two key assists Wednesday as the Jets topped the Avalanche 4-3 in overtime.

EDGE Analysis

Appleton, who was held to just one shot on goal during his opening two appearances this season, joined forces with Neal Pionk to deliver Wednesday's win. With the Jets leading 1-0 in the first period, Appleton hit Pionk for a goal off a one-timer near the face-off circle. The game-winner developed just 31 seconds into the extra stanza, again off an Appleton assist. Appleton also had three shots on goal and two hits during 18:43 of ice time Wednesday.

Appleton (upper body) was activated off injured reserve Friday, Ken Wiebe of Sportsnet reports.

EDGE Analysis

Appleton was injured two weeks ago but has been practicing in a regular jersey with the Jets the last two days. He will start the season on the third line with Adam Lowry and Morgan Barron. Appleton had eight goals and 13 assists last season, split between the Kraken and the Jets.