Luke Hunter, who has been out with a serious eye injury, is taking a leave of absence from the Thunder, general manager Joel Lomurno said Friday. Hunter is returning home to Canada to allow his eye to heal and will be gone until at least January. Hunter had four points in nine games.
Jonathan Bernier, Stan Yanchishyn and Chris Shudo are not expected to play Saturday due to injury. Matt Byrnes and Connor MacDonald are eligible to come off injured reserve for Saturday’s game.