NHL Hockey Player News

Otto Koivula has been returned on loan to Bridgeport (AHL).

Koivula had two assists, five SOG, four PIMs and a +1 plus/minus through eight games this season and has been returned to Bridgeport (AHL) on loan Monday. The 24-year-old returns to Bridgeport, where he had 12 goals and 13 assists through 45 games played earlier in the season.

Otto Koivula
Egor Zamula has been recalled from the Lehigh-Valley Phantoms (AHL).

Zamula had a goal, 15 assists, 12 PIMs and a -5 plus/minus through 42 games this season with Lehigh Valley (AHL) and has been recalled to the Flyers yet again Monday. The 22-year-old returns to the Flyers lineup, where he had two assists, six SOG and a -1 plus/minus through 11 games earlier in the season.

Egor Zamula
The Sharks have recalled Andrew Agozzino from San Jose (AHL).

Agozzino leads the Barracuda with 52 points (24G / 28A) in 55 AHL games this season. He replaces William Eklund on the Sharks' roster and could make his San Jose debut on Monday. Agozzino has been a terrific AHL producer throughout his career but has just nine points (2G / 7A) in 47 NHL games with the Avalanche, Ducks, Penguins and Senators.

Andrew Agozzino
The Sharks have reassigned William Eklund to San Jose (AHL).

Eklund picked up two goals and one assist (three points) in eight games with the Sharks during his call-up. The 20-year-old winger returns to the AHL, where he is second on the team with 41 points (17G / 24A) in 52 games. Andrew Agozzino was recalled in a corresponding move to take Eklund's spot on the roster.

William Eklund
Pettersson (lower-body) is questionable to play Monday vs. the Senators.

Pettersson is being evaluated for a lower-body injury that he suffered in Saturday's loss in New York. The Penguins are already down Jeff Petry, Jan Rutta, and Dmitry Kulikov on the blueline, so they will likely need to recall another defenseman if Pettersson is unavailable.

Marcus Pettersson
The Red Wings signed Antti Tuomisto to a two-year entry-level contract beginning with the 2023-24 season.

The Red Wings selected Tuomisto with the No.35 overall pick in 2019. After two seasons at the University of Denver, the right-handed defnseman returned to Finland for the 2023 season. Tuomisto scored five goals with 15 assists (20 points) in 60 games with TPS Turku (Liiga).

Antti Tuomisto
The Senators recalled Dylan Ferguson from Belleville (AHL).

Ferguson signed with the Senators on March 2nd and has gone 5-1-0 with a 2.00 GAA and .935 SV% in six games with Belleville. The Senators have a back-to-back on Monday/Tuesday, so there's a chance that Ferguson will make his second career NHL appearance and Senators debut.

Dylan Ferguson
Husso will start Monday vs. the Panthers.

Husso allowed five goals on 21 shots (.762 SV%) for his second-straight loss as he was beaten by Colorado in his previous start. The 28-year-old has had an up-and-down first season in Detroit, with his 25-28-6 record, .901 SV% and 2.97 GAA. He will face the Florida Panthers, who have won five of their six games after a 4-2 win over New Jersey last game.

Ville Husso

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Who are the top NHL players to watch this season?

There’s never been more talent scattered across the NHL than there is this season. With living legends like Sidney Crosby and Alexander Ovechkin still setting records left-and-right, alongside today’s current superstars such as Connor McDavid and Nathan Mackinnon, the level of talent in the NHL is at an all-time high. Along with these established stars, there’s plenty of budding stars emerging every season such as Connor Bedard, Macklin Celebrini, and Matvei Michkov.

What are the latest updates on NHL player suspensions or disciplinary actions?

Already this season we’ve seen the hammer brought down by the NHL Department of Player Safety. Notable suspensions and fines include Ryan Reaves of the Toronto Maple Leafs who was given a five-game suspension for an illegal check to the head against the Edmonton Oilers, and Los Angeles Kings forward Tanner Jeannot who was dealt a three-game suspension, also for an illegal hit to the head.

In the 2023-24 season, there were a total of 14 suspensions and 17 fines issued throughout the NHL. The longest suspension served was dealt to former-Detroit Red Wing David Perron at six-games after a cross-checking penalty dealt ironically against his current team in the 2024-25 season, the Ottawa Senators. Additionally, Perron was fined $148,437.48 for his actions.

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Which NHL players are having breakout or comeback seasons?

Every season there are several players who have breakout years, establishing themselves as some of the best up-and-coming stars in the league. In the 2024-25 season early breakout candidates have emerged such as Dylan Strome of the Washington Capitals (on-pace for his first 100-point season) and Ivan Barbashev of the Vegas Golden Knights (on-pace for career-high in points).

Additionally, nothing beats a comeback story, and that can be said about surging veterans such as Anze Koipitar of the Los Angeles Kings, and Matt Duchene of the Dallas Stars.

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