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Atkinson’s extension include a no-trade or no-move clause in the first two years of the deal and a limited no-trade after that. Atkinson had a breakout campaign in 2016-17 but has struggled early-on in 2017-18, collecting just four goals and two assists (six points) in 15 games. Regardless of the slow start, Atkinson is locked into a large role in the Blue Jackets offence and is now signed there through the 2024-25 season.

This is a tough break for Kamenev, who was getting a chance in the NHL with the Avalanche after being acquired in the Matt Duchene trade. Kamenev has had a nice start to the year in the AHL, but he’ll have to wait a while before returning to the NHL after breaking his arm just four minutes into his Colorado debut.

After a brief one-game absence with an undisclosed injury, Helm is expected to play against the Sabres tonight. Helm will replace Luke Witkowski, who was suspended or 10 games on Thursday.

Lashoff has been recalled because Trevor Daley (upper-body) is questionable to play on Friday and Danny DeKeyser is still recovering from an ankle injury. The 6-foot-3, 221 lbs. defenseman has just one goal and one assist in 13 AHL games this season, so he doesn’t bring any daily fantasy appeal to tonight’s two-game slate.

Daley left Wednesday’s win after playing just 10:24 TOI and did not return. With Luke Witkowski suspended for 10 games and Danny DeKeyser still not ready to go, the Red Wings have recalled Brian Lashoff to take Daley’s spot if he can’t play on Friday.

Witkowski was sent off of the ice following a fight with Brett Kulak but came back off of the bench after some words were exchanged and Matthew Tkachuk “speared” him in the back of the leg and a brawl broke out. Witkowski has been in and out of the Red Wings lineup this season anyways, so this is not a big loss for the team and he carries zero fantasy appeal.

Kampfer has been in the lineup for the last seven games, but will be replaced by Brendan Smith for tonight’s game in Columbus. Kampfer has failed to record a point in nine games this season.

Smith has been a healthy scratch for the last six games, but will return to the Rangers blueline tonight in Columbus. Smith, who has two assists in 11 games this season, will replace Steve Kampfer tonight.

Lundqvist was pulled after allowing four goals on 34 shots in the Rangers’ loss in Chicago on Wednesday. The Rangers didn’t really show up and putting Ondrej Pavelec in was more of an effort to give the team a spark than a knock on Lundqvist, who allowed at least one softy. The loss snapped a six-game winning streak for Lundqvist, who are 4-3-1 in their last eight games.

Rinne allowed three goals on 29 shots in the Predators win over the Capitals on Tuesday. The win extended Rinne’s personal winning streak to four games and moved him to 9-2-2 with a 2.29 GAA, .926 SV% and one shutout on the season. Tonight he faces the Wild Devan Dubnyk, who comes in with three consecutive shutouts.

Andersen allowed two goals on 35 shots in the Maple Leafs win over the Bruins last Friday. After nearly a full week off, Andersen is expected to start tonight vs. the Devils. Andersen comes in on a three-game winning streak, but struggled in his first start vs. New Jersey—he allowed six goals on 31 shots in a 6-3 loss in mid-October.

Rinne allowed three goals on 29 shots in the Predators win over the Capitals on Tuesday. The win extended Rinne’s personal winning streak to four games and moved him to 9-2-2 with a 2.29 GAA, .926 SV% and one shutout on the season. Tonight he faces the Wild Devan Dubnyk, who comes in with three consecutive shutouts.

Luongo gave up three goals on 43 shots in the Panthers win over the Stars on Tuesday. Since returning from injury, Luongo has won two of four starts while stopping 148 of 159 shots (.931 SV%). Tonight he draws a tough road matchup against a Sharks team that has won six of their last seven.

Quick gave up three goals on 27 shots in the Kings loss to Vancouver on Tuesday. Quick has now lost three in a row while allowing a combined 10 goals on 103 shots (.903 SV%). In his first start against the Bruins, Quick stopped 29 of 30 shots in a 2-1 overtime win in late-October.