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Kris Versteeg | Winger

Team: Florida Panthers
Age / DOB:  (27) / 5/13/1986
Ht / Wt:  5'10' / 182
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The latest Kris Versteeg update is mostly positive, but it's disappointing that he might not be ready for the beginning of the 2013-14 season.
The word is that he's off crutches related to his knee injury and that he's shooting for an August 5 date to start skating again. Apparently about two months won't be enough for him to be ready to play, though, at least according to Sunday's estimates. Apr 28 - 1:51 PM

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Kris Versteeg will undergo surgery on his knee and he'll miss the rest of the season.

The Panthers' injury woes continue as they lose another key contributor. Versteeg has been limited to just 10 games this campaign due to injuries, but he plays as a top-six forward when he's healthy. He had two goals and two assists.
Mar 14 - 1:14 PM

Kris Versteeg had an MRI on his injured knee Wednesday.

He was unsurprisingly a no-show at practice because of the examination. We should more about his status once the results are made public. Versteeg was injured Tuesday night on a check from Tampa Bay's Radko Gudas.
Mar 14 - 10:28 AM

Kris Versteeg scored in Florida's loss to Tampa Bay Tuesday night, but he also suffered another injury.

He will have his right knee evaluated after he was hit by Lightning call-up Radko Gudas. Versteeg stayed on the ice for a few minutes before he was helped off to the locker room. He has suited up in just 10 games this season because of injuries.
Mar 13 - 6:43 AM

Kris Versteeg scored Tuesday in Florida's 3-2 loss against Tampa.

The marker was his first since Jan. 31. Versteeg has been limited to 10 games this season because of injuries. Tomas Kopecky also potted his 11th goal of the year in the loss.
Mar 12 - 10:44 PM

Kris Versteeg returned to action Friday night in the Panthers' 3-2 loss to the Jets.

Versteeg had been out of action the last two weeks with a rib cartlilage and muscle injury but took 25 shits Friday night and was the ice for 18:57, including 1:56 on the power play. If you need him, feel free to activate him.
Mar 9 - 2:26 AM

According to a source, Kris Versteeg may be ready to return from his chest injury later this week.

He is recovering from an injury to cartilage and muscle in his rib cage and hasn't played since Feb. 12. Versteeg has been limited to just seven games this season because of injuries.
Mar 4 - 3:06 PM

Kris Versteeg travelled with his teammates for Saturday night's game against Carolina.

Although that may sound like he may have fully recovered from a chest injury, it will likely not result in him playing this weekend. The good news is that it seems Versteeg is making progress. We will update you as to any further developments. Scottie Upshall (ankle) also travelled to Raleigh but will likely not suit up.
Mar 2 - 10:16 AM

Kris Versteeg isn't ready to return from his chest injury yet.

He'll miss his eighth straight game Thursday night and isn't sure when he'll be able to play. "I don't know how close I am yet. You got to take it day by day, you want to see progression in some ways," Versteeg said. "In others you don't. It's a little frustrating, you just keep going through it day by day and whenever you feel ready to go and whenever you feel you can help the team out you will. No [not ready yet]. I've just not felt close for awhile. There's progress but not where it needs to be."
Feb 28 - 4:25 PM

The Florida Panthers have placed Kris Versteeg (upper body) on the injured reserve list.

The Panthers just needed an extra roster spot and since Versteeg's placement could be made retroactive Feb. 12. In other words, Versteeg can be activated off of the injured reserve list at any time because he's already been sidelined for more than a week. He's close to returning, so don't get discouraged over this news.
Feb 25 - 10:13 AM

Kris Versteeg (chest) skated Tuesday morning, but he isn't expected to participate fully in Wednesday's practice.

The Panthers play Thursday night at Philadelphia and Versteeg should be considered questionable for that contest at this time. He has been limited to seven games this season because of injuries.
Feb 20 - 10:14 AM

Kris Versteeg (chest) will not return on Monday.

Versteeg also missed Florida's previous two games. He has three points and a minus-seven rating in seven games this season.
Feb 18 - 12:22 PM

Kris Versteeg (chest) missed his second consecutive game Saturday night against the Lightning.

Versteeg was checked into the boards by Alex Ovechkin early in Wednesday's contest and appeared to be hurt. Versteeg was Florida's third-leading scorer last season with 54 points in 71 games, so his absence removes plenty of offense from their lineup. Keep him on reserve until further notice.
Feb 17 - 9:08 AM

Kris Versteeg (chest) will not play on Saturday.

That revelation doesn't come as much of a surprise, given that he was previously listed as doubtful. He's recovering from an injury he sustained on Tuesday.
Feb 16 - 2:39 PM

Kris Versteeg is listed as doubtful for Saturday afternoon's contest against the Lightning.

He is still dealing with a chest injury he sustained in Tuesday's game. Keep Versteeg on reserve until further notice.
Feb 16 - 10:17 AM

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C1Jonathan Huberdeau
2Drew Shore
3Shawn Matthias
4Marcel Goc
5Stephen Weiss
6Greg Rallo
7Nick Bjugstad
LW1Tomas Fleischmann
2Peter Mueller
3Tomas Kopecky
4Sean Bergenheim
5Quinton Howden
6Eric Selleck
RW1Jack Skille
2Scottie Upshall
3George Parros
4Kris Versteeg
D1Brian Campbell
2Dmitry Kulikov
3Filip Kuba
4Ed Jovanovski
5Mike Weaver
6T.J. Brennan
7Erik Gudbranson
8Alex Petrovic
9Tyson Strachan
10Nolan Yonkman
G1Jacob Markstrom
2Scott Clemmensen
3Jose Theodore