We have seen a lot of star players suffer injuries through the first two weeks of the 2013 NHL season, which has put a lot of pressure on head coaches to adjust their lines and determine which young players are capable of taking on more responsibility.
The depth of all 30 NHL teams is being tested in the early part of the season with AHL players and rookies being asked to play important roles while star players recover from injuries.
Let's look at the latest updates from around the league on star players' injuries.
Ryan Kesler, Vancouver Canucks
Vancouver Canucks star forward Ryan Kesler has begun to practice with the team after spending the last few months recovering from offseason shoulder surgery, but according to ESPN's Craig Custance, there is no date set for his return to the lineup.
The Canucks have started the season with an impressive 5-2-2 record, but Kesler's absence has been noticeable. Vancouver ranks 19th in goals scored and 21st in penalty killing, which are two areas where Kesler makes a huge impact.
Henrik Sedin is the only Canucks center with more than three ...
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