Dubois, 18, scored 42 goals and 57 assists with Cape Breton last season.
In a related move, the Blue Jackets recalled forward Alexander Wennberg. The 22-year-old appeared in 69 games with Columbus last season, recording eight goals and 32 assists.
After being claimed on waivers Tuesday by the New Jersey Devils, the former New York Islanders winger was quick to cut ties with the Brooklyn club, telling Devils broadcaster Sherry Ross that he tossed the two Islanders jerseys he bought for his children in the trash.
P-A Parenteau said he needs to buy #NJDevils jerseys for his 2 kids: "I just bought some Long Island jerseys. I threw them in the garbage."
Parenteau signed with the Islanders this offseason with the expectation that he'd line up with former teammate John Tavares. He previously spent two years with the Islanders, most recently in 2011-12, when he posted a career-high 67 points.
The 33-year-old played with the Toronto Maple Leafs last season, recording 41 points in 77 games.
Wayne Gretzky is returning to Edmonton as vice-chairman of the Oilers Entertainment Group.
Oilers owner Darryl Katz made the announcement Wednesday, saying Gretzky will be involved in all aspects of OEG business.
Gretzky himself stated he believes it's a great opportunity for him to get back in the game, that he's proud to involved with the Oilers, and excited to help bring the Stanley Cup back to Edmonton.
The Great One was the face of the Oilers' dynasty back in the 1980s, recording 1,669 of his all-time record 2,857 NHL points in an Edmonton jersey and helping the team win four Cups between 1984 and 1988.
He had not held an official position with any NHL club or the league itself since stepping down as Coyotes head coach and head of hockey operations in 2009. He was also recently named official ambassador of the league's centennial season, a role he will retain despite the new position.
The announcement was made following the unveiling of Gretzky's statue outside Rogers Place Wednesday afternoon, with the Oilers set to kick off a new season against rival Calgary later this evening.
As per McKenzie, Eichel is seeing doctors and getting more imaging done to get a more definitive diagnosis. In turn he suggests that a more indepth diagnosis could reveal whether or not Eichel misses more time than the expected four to six weeks.
The injury is a huge blow as Eichel was slated to occupy the team's No. 1 center position.
With his famous statue set to be unveiled again at the team's brand-new arena, reports Wednesday suggest the Great One will return to the organization in an official capacity.
Speculation running rampant 99 could be returning to Oilers in some official capacity, but I should stress no confirmation at this time.
Gretzky could be taking on a role similar to that of Kevin Lowe, TSN's Ryan Rishaug reports. Lowe serves as vice-chairman of Oilers Entertainment Group.
Gretzky recorded 1,669 of his all-time record 2,857 NHL points in an Oilers uniform, helping the team win four Stanley Cups between 1984 and 1988. He has not held an official position with any NHL club or the league itself since stepping down as Coyotes head coach and head of hockey operations in 2009.
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Here are the fantasy repercussions from Buffalo Sabres C Jack Eichel suffering an ankle injury in practice:
Center of Attention
Eichel's absence is a significant blow to a Sabres team looking to return to the playoffs after years of struggles. From a fantasy perspective, it's just as damaging to those who invested an early-round pick on the talented center, who doesn't turn 20 until October; he finished 33rd in theScore's top 200 rankings for standard leagues, making him an early-fourth-round pick.
Redraft owners will need to replace his production; that won't be an easy task, with Eichel expected to surpass 65 points as a baseline in his second NHL season. Yet, if there's a silver lining here, it's the timing: Early-season hot streaks will create fantasy value in players thought to have none, so work the waiver wire and you should be able to recoup most of your lost points.
The same strategy works in keeper/dynasty formats, and this injury shouldn't torpedo Eichel's value. If anything, it might create an interesting buying opportunity should the Eichel owner be otherwise thin at center. If you find yourself dealing with surplus value there, make an offer for 75-80 cents on the dollar, and you might wind up with an electrifying talent at a discount.
Kane, Reinhart down several pegs
Disregarding the obvious impact Eichel's injury has on his owners, the impact on the rest of the Buffalo roster is also significant - particularly with the Sabres dealing with injuries to two other skill players in center Ryan O'Reilly and winger Kyle Okposo. The absence of three of Buffalo's top five forwards puts a major damper on the rest of the team from a fantasy standpoint.
Wingers Evander Kane and Sam Reinhart, who were projected to begin the season flanking Eichel, are unusable in daily fantasy; you're playing them if you own them in season-long formats, but you may want to keep them on your bench on busier schedules or in unfavorable matchups. The entire Buffalo forward collection is a risky proposition until its stars return.
Diamond in the rough?
If you're hoping to sift through the wreckage in search of fantasy value, consider depth forward Johan Larsson. The 24-year-old had just 17 points in 74 games last season, but will likely be thrust into more of a starring role alongside two of Kane, Reinhart, Marcus Foligno and Tyler Ennis. Consider him a long-shot tournament option in daily fantasy formats.
Ennis is an intriguing play, as well, given his role on the power play. He should see some PP1 time next to Kane and Reinhart to open the season, and already has a pair of 20-goal seasons under his belt. He could be a nice low-salary roster filler in daily fantasy, and should carry enough value to be a depth option or injury replacement in season-long leagues.
Crosby, who was diagnosed with a concussion on Oct. 10, was able to skate on his own and practice with the team Wednesday, but has yet to be cleared for contact.
Crosby wants to play, but not at the risk of coming back too early.
Sid on Tomorrow night: "It's a game you want to be a part of. If you're ready you're ready if not you don't want to take chances." pic.twitter.com/TPvHQtu2XQ
The Buffalo Sabres' opening-day roster took another hit Wednesday.
After forward Jack Eichel left practice upon suffering an ankle injury, head coach Dan Bylsma announced that forward Kyle Okposo will not dress Thursday against the Montreal Canadiens as he deals with a bruised knee.
The 28-year-old agreed to a seven-year, $42-million deal during the offseason and is slated to play big minutes in the club's top six.
Last season, he finished second only to John Tavares in New York Islanders scoring with 22 goals and 64 points in 79 games.
The team has been without a captain since Dion Phaneuf was traded to Ottawa last season, and will remain so pending the emergence of a clear-cut leader either from the group of assembled young talent or in the form of an experienced veteran.
