Panthers' Jayce Hawryluk: Facing extended absence

Hawryluk is set to miss at least a month due to the upper-body injury he sustained versus Colorado on Wednesday, Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site reports.

Given Hawryluk's recovery timeline, he figures to be a lock for long-term injured reserve once the team needs his spot on the 23-man roster. After a slow start to the year that included time in the press box, the 23-year-old put up a goal and two assists in his previous three contests. His spot on the third line will likely go to Colton Sceviour, and the team will need to promote a player from AHL Springfield to fill out the lineup. Thunderbirds leading scorer Owen Tippett should be in consideration for a call-up.