Forward Andrei Svechnikov of Barrie of the Ontario Hockey League, a projected first-round pick in the 2018 NHL Draft, could return to the lineup as early as next week after missing the past 15 games because of a hand injury.
Svechnikov, who earned an A rating on NHL Central Scouting's November players to watch list, was tied for second in the Ontario Hockey League with 10 goals in 10 games. He last played Oct. 14.
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