9 Andrew Copp LW

Jets' Andrew Copp: Unavailable against Hawks

Considering Copp is averaging just 12:38 of ice time in a fourth-line role this season, his extended absence is unlikely to impact the majority of fantasy owners. Until the Ann Arbor native is given the green light, Mason Appleton should continue to deputize in his stead.

Jets' Andrew Copp: Lands on injured reserve

By placing Copp for IR, the Jets free up the necessary roster spots they need to activate Dustin Byfuglien (concussion) and Dmitry Kulikov (upper body) ahead of Friday's clash with St. Louis. The club will almost certainly have utilized a retroactive designation in order to allow Copp to be removed as soon as he is healthy -- possibly Sunday's matchup with the Flyers.

Jets' Andrew Copp: Unavailable versus Blues

This will mark Copp's fifth absence in the last seven contests. A slow start to the year combined with an extended absence could prevent the Michigan native from cracking the 25-point plateau for the second straight season.

Jets' Andrew Copp: Misses practice Thursday

Coach Paul Maurice declined to elaborate on what kept Copp from joining his teammates on the ice, but it evidently wasn't serious if the door is still open for him to play. Once cleared to return, the winger will need to pry a spot in the lineup away from talented prospect Mason Appleton.

Jets' Andrew Copp: Activated for Saturday's contest

Copp is deployed on the penalty kill a fair amount, but he's kept away from a power play that ranks third in the league with a conversion rate of 29.7 percent. Furthermore, given that Copp's shooting percentage of 4.8 percent is a career low and he's banked only three points in 21 games, fantasy owners can safely pass over him in favor of more adroit performers.