Hagel was not on the ice for the morning skate but will make his Lightning debut on Saturday, one day after being acquired from Chicago. Hagel, who has 21 goals and 16 assists (37 points) in 55 games, will start on a line with Ross Colton and Mathieu Joseph.
Hagel has missed the last three games with a shoulder injury but is expected to play Saturday in Edmonton. Hagel, who will skate with Jonathan Toews and Dominik Kubalik, comes in with four goals and two assists in 13 games.
As of now, Hagel is considered day-to-day with a shoulder injury but is expected to undergo further evaluation. The Blackhawks are expected to reveal the extent of his injury later this week.
Hagel has had a terrific season-to-date but will likely miss at least a couple of games after being added to the COVID-19 protocol list on Friday. Phillip Kurashev was elevated to the Blackhawks second line with Hagel unavailable for Friday's practice.
Hagel was originally a sixth-round pick of the Sabres in 2016 but signed with Chicago in 2018. The 21-year-old will replace Drake Caggiula (hand) on the third line and comes up with 19 goals and 12 assists (31 points) in 59 AHL games this season.
Hagel was a sixth-round pick of the Sabres in 2016 but signed with the Blackhawks in 2018. The 21-year-old winger has scored 19 goals with 11 assists (30 points) in 55 AHL games this season and could be set to make his NHL debut on Saturday.
