NHL Hockey Player News

Dahlin (upper-body) will be a game-time decision on Monday.

Dahlin has 14 goals, 49 assists, 170 SOG, 82 PIMs and a +19 plus/minus through 61 games played this season but will be a game-time decision Monday vs. Toronto. The 22-year-old is in the midst of a career having set personal records in goals, assists, PIMs, and PPP already this season.

Rasmus Dahlin
Anderson will start Monday in Toronto.

Anderson allowed three goals on 37 shots (.919 SV%) for his second-straight loss as he lost to Edmonton in his previous start. The league's oldest active player has been sensational when called upon this season, with his 9-9-2 record, 2.78 GAA and .918 SV%. He will face the Toronto Maple Leafs, who have won three of their last four games after a 7-4 win over Edmonton last game.

Craig Anderson
Anderson will likely start Monday in Toronto.

Anderson allowed three goals on 37 shots (.919 SV%) for his second-straight loss as he lost to Edmonton in his previous start. The league's oldest active player has been sensational when called upon this season, with his 9-9-2 record, 2.78 GAA and .918 SV%. He will face the Toronto Maple Leafs, who have won three of their last four games after a 7-4 win over Edmonton last game.

Craig Anderson
Marek Alscher has signed a three-year, entry-level deal with the Florida Panthers.

Alscher has seven goals, 21 points, 63 PIMs and a -4 plus/minus through 54 games with the Portland Winterhawks (WHL) and has signed a three-year, entry-level deal with the Florida Panthers. The 18-year-old was a 2022 third-round pick (93rd overall) by the Panthers.

Marek Alscher
Phil Di Giuseppe has signed a two-year contract extension worth $1.55 million ($775K AAV).

Di Giuseppe has two goals, two assists, 33 SOG, and a -6 plus/minus through 13 games this season and has now signed a new two-year contract extension worth $1.55 million ($775K AAV). The 29-year-old has 214 career NHL games under his belt, with 57 points (18G/39A) and 77 PIMs.

Phil Di Giuseppe
Luke Schenn (personal) is rejoining the team in Toronto Monday but will not play vs. Buffalo.

Schenn has missed the Maple Leafs' previous two games due to the birth of his child but is returning to Toronto Monday afternoon but is still expected to miss Monday's game vs. Buffalo. The 33-year-old bruising defenseman has three goals, 18 assists, 70 SOG, 71 PIMs and a +9 plus/minus through 57 games played between Vancouver and Toronto this season.

Luke Schenn
Alex Steeves has been recalled from Toronto Marlies (AHL).

Steeves has 17 goals, 28 assists, 26 PIMs and a -3 plus/minus through 55 games played with the Toronto Marlies (AHL) and has been recalled to the Maple Leafs Sunday. The 23-year-old has played in three games for the Maple Leafs this season, failing to pick up a point and collecting a -2 plus/minus rating.

Alexander Steeves
Allen was the first goalie off the ice at the Canadiens morning skate.

Allen allowed two goals on 36 shots (.944 SV%) for his fourth-straight loss as he was beaten by New Jersey in his previous start. The 32-year-old Canadiens' starter has struggled all season, with his 14-21-3 record, 3.31 GAA and .899 SV%. He will face the Colorado Avalanche, who won their last game 3-2 in overtime over Arizona and are sixth in the NHL in shots per game (33.4).

Jake Allen
Buddy Robinson has been recalled from the Rockford IceHogs (AHL).

Robinson has nine goals, 10 assists, 57 PIMs and a +1 plus/minus through 45 games played with Rockford (AHL) and has been recalled for a second time this season. Robinson has played in one game with the Blackhawks this season, failing to pick up a point and collecting a -1 plus/minus.

Buddy Robinson
Mike Hardman has been recalled from the Rockford IceHogs (AHL).

Hardman has four goals, 12 assists, 30 PIMs and a -11 plus/minus through 49 games with Rockford (AHL) and has been recalled to Chicago for the first time this season. The 24-year-old has previously played in 29 career NHL games, picking up a goal and four assists, with 17 SOG.

Mike Hardman

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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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