What It Means:

It's possible Bjugstad will not be available for the next three games this week, but that isn't clear yet. The good news is the Panthers said the issue isn't a back injury, something that kept Bjugstad from playing during part of the 2014-15 season. He can be considered day-to-day.

Bjugstad has 12 points (seven goals, five assists) in 23 games played this season. It's likely he won't play on Thursday, but if he's able to suit up on Friday against the Columbus Blue Jackets, we project him to take 2.76 shots while scoring 0.41 goals and tallying 0.27 assists.