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Zac Rinaldo(C)|FA
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The Predators have assigned Zac Rinaldo to Milwaukee (AHL) on a long-term injury loan.

Rinaldo has been out since January 1st and will go to Milwaukee to get back up to game speed. Rinaldo will likely return to the Predators for the playoffs but likely won’t be an integral part of their lineup.

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Nashville Predators 2019-04-02T15:00:11.218Z
Zac Rinaldo
Sergei Bobrovsky(G)|FLA
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Bobrovsky will start Tuesday vs. the Bruins.

Bobrovsky stopped all 38 shots that he faced in the Blue Jackets shutout win in Buffalo on Sunday. The suddenly red-hot Bobrovsky has won five in a row with a 0.80 GAA, .971 SV% and three shutouts and has the Blue Jackets sitting in the first Wild Card spot in the Eastern Conference.

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Jeff Svoboda 2019-04-02T14:42:07.586Z
Sergei Bobrovsky
Garret Sparks(G)|FA
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Sparks is expected to start Tuesday vs. the Hurricanes.

Sparks allowed three goals on 21 shots in the Maple Leafs loss in Ottawa on Saturday. With Frederik Andersen starting last night, Sparks is expected to make his 20th appearance tonight vs. the Hurricanes. The 25-year-old has gone 4-2-1 with a 2.63 GAA, .919 SV% and one shutout on home-ice this season.

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Dave McCarthy 2019-04-02T14:39:29.633Z
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Dylan Sikura(RW)|FA
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The Blackhawks have reassigned Dylan Sikura to Rockford (AHL).

Sikura had just one assist in his last nine games with the Blackhawks and returns to Rockford after picking up just eight assists in 33 NHL games. The 23-year-old has 13 goals and 17 assists (30 points) in 40 games with Rockford.

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Tracey Myers 2019-04-02T14:20:32.879Z
Dylan Sikura
Haydn Fleury(D)|WPG
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The Hurricanes have recalled Haydn Fleury from Charlotte (AHL) under emergency conditions.

Fleury will re-enter the Hurricanes lineup on Tuesday with Calvin de Haan back in Carolina undergoing further evaluation on an upper-body injury that he suffered on Sunday. Fleury has one assist in 17 NHL games and 10 points (2G / 8A) in 28 AHL games this season.

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@NHLCanes 2019-04-02T13:18:45.601Z
Haydn Fleury
Cam Talbot(G)|DET
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Talbot will start Tuesday in Dallas.

Talbot allowed three goals on 30 shots in the Flyers 5-2 loss in Carolina on Saturday. With the Flyers out of the playoff race, they will go with Talbot again on Tuesday, likely just to get a few more looks at him as a potential backup to Carter Hart next season. Talbot is 1-1-0 while stopping 72 of the 79 shots (.911 SV%) in three appearances since joining the Flyers.

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Sam Carchidi 2019-04-02T13:23:57.166Z
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NHL Player News: Your Ultimate Source for Hockey Player News

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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.

How are NHL player performances impacting fantasy hockey?

NHL player performances make a direct impact on the outcome of any fantasy hockey matchup. Staying up to date with the latest news and performances of your team’s players can be the difference between winning and losing.

Some notable fantasy hockey performers that flew under the radar in most drafts this year include Martin Necas (123 ADP) of the Carolina Hurricanes and Kiefer Sherwood of the Vancouver Canucks. While sleeper picks are always a great get, nothing is worse than a bust taken early on. Some of the most disappointing players of the fantasy hockey season includes Zach Hyman (28 ADP) of the Edmonton Oilers and Jason Robertson of the Dallas Stars (33 ADP).

Whether you’re checking out how your current rostered players are performing or scouting for hidden gems on the waiver wire, the latest player news can help you make your next winning move this season.

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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Our player news is updated regularly throughout the season, bringing you fresh player updates every day throughout the calendar year. Providing our users with a one-stop destination for everything you need to know from across the NHL, our player news is the go-to spot for all the biggest stories in the hockey universe.

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Our NHL news covers every aspect of the hockey season. From injuries to trades to rumours and even suspensions, we’ve got you covered through it all with credible and fast-updates all-season long.

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How does NHL player news impact betting lines?

Player news has a massive impact on the latest hockey betting lines. From daily game lines and prop bets, to Stanley Cup futures bets, every trade, roster change, and injury can shake up the odds set by oddsmakers.

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