Unfortunately, the news isn't positive with respect to forward Paul Byron, who was recently placed on LTI as he continues to battle a hip injury.
"In the short-term, and probably even in the mid-term, it doesn't look like Paul will be able to return, absent an extreme change from a medical standpoint. He's still having trouble," explained Hughes. "It's a bit like Carey [Price] last year. We'd see Carey make progress, but he'd reach a certain point in his rehab where things would take steps back all the time. That's what we're seeing with Paul right now. I know he's going to see another specialist in the coming weeks."
Hughes didn't have any medical news to share regarding Price's status.
He mentioned, however, that the veteran goaltender should address the media next week.