Dustin Jeffrey (knee) will begin the season on injured reserve and like Sidney Crosby, is eligible to come off IR at any time, due to being injured last season. Crosby and Jeffrey don’t fall into the seven day window. Jeffrey was cleared for contact on Friday and is closer to returning than Crosby. Indications are he could be ready to go within two weeks, if not sooner.

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