Kyle Palmieri (shoulder) was placed on injured reserve Wednesday.

Palmieri (shoulder) was placed on injured reserve Wednesday.

Analysis:

It was suggested that Palmieri would be out indefinitely after suffering a shoulder injury in Tuesday's loss to the Maple Leafs, so the Ducks' decision to shuttle him to IR isn't an unforeseen development. Emerson Etem was recalled earlier in the day, ostensibly to take over Palmieri's spot on the Ducks' second line.