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Coach Joel Quenneville said Versteeg was hurt during practice
Tuesday but that the injury won't require surgery. It's
uncertain whether Versteeg might end up on long-term injured
reserve.
Coming back from a serious knee injury that occurred during the
2012-13 season, Versteeg struggled last year. He had 12 goals
and 36 points in 81 games for the Blackhawks and Florida
Panthers.
Ben Smith is a likely replacement for Versteeg in the
Blackhawks' season opener on Thursday against the Stars in
Dallas.
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Columbus Blue Jackets center Brandon Dubinsky underwent surgery
Wednesday to repair an abdominal injury and is expected to be
sidelined approximately six weeks.
Coach Todd Richards said Tuesday that Dubinsky was placed on
injured reserve with a lower body injury. He was injured during
practice Monday.
Dubinsky, 28, tallied 16 goals and 34 assists for 50 points with
98 penalty minutes in 76 games with Columbus in 2013-14.
He has collected 18 goals and 52 assists for 70 points and 174
penalty minutes in 105 games since joining the club prior to the
2012-13 season.
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The Tampa Bay Lightning placed former second-round draft pick
Richard Panik on waivers Wednesday.
The 23-year-old Panik played in 50 games for the Lightning last
season and had three goals and 13 points. He also appeared in
two playoff games against the Montreal Canadiens in the
opening-round series. (Editing by Larry Fine) ))
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