NHL Hockey Player News

Willman cleared waivers on Monday and has been reassigned to Utica (AHL).

Willman has not played the last two games for the Devils, was placed on waivers and cleared, likely to make space to recall a netminder in response to Vitek Vanecek dealing with an injury. The 28-year-old Willman has two points (1G / 1A) in 13 games with the Devils this season.

Maxwell Willman
Toninato has cleared waivers and has been reassigned to Manitoba (AHL).

Toninato has cleared waivers for the second time this season and will be reassigned to the Manitoba Moose of the AHL, a move designed to create space for David Gustafsson, who has been activated off IR. In 15 games this season, the 29-year-old Toninato has four points (1G / 4A) while averaging 10:11 time-on-ice.

Dominic Toninato
Gustafsson (lower body) is expected to be activated off Injured Reserve Monday.

Gustafsson has been out of the lineup since December 22nd, missing 18 games with a lower-body injury. He has two goals and two assists in 27 games this season and could return to the lineup for the Jets in their next game on Wednesday against the San Jose Sharks.

David Gustafsson
Patera has been recalled from Hendersen (AHL) on Monday.

Patera was recalled from the Henderson Silver Knights (AHL) on Monday as Logan Thompson is battling an illness and is unable to suit up. Patera has played five games with Vegas this season but has spent most of his time with Henderson, posting a 3.08 GAA and .903 SV% in 17 games (7-7-3).

Jiri Patera
Thompson (illness) will be out on Monday vs. Minnesota.

The Golden Knights have recalled Jiri Patera as Thompson is not able to play on Monday due to an illness. With Adin Hill back from injury, Thompson has been limited to only one game for the Golden Knights in their last five (4-1-0), a 5-2 loss to the Detroit Red Wings when he allowed four goals on 28 shots (.857 SV%).

Logan Thompson
Janmark will be a healthy scratch on Tuesday in Detroit.

Sam Gagner will draw back into the lineup for the Oilers on Tuesday, resulting in Janmark being a healthy scratch. Janmark has been a regular in the Oilers' lineup for the last several months but has done very little to contribute offensively, scoring only one point (0G / 1A) in his last 25 games.

Mattias Janmark
Gagner will draw back into the OIlers' lineup Tuesday in Detroit.

Mattias Janmark will be a healthy scratch on Tuesday, allowing Gagner to re-enter the Oilers' lineup. Gagner has not played in four straight games for the Oilers and is expected to emerge on their fourth line with Derek Ryan and Connor Brown.

Sam Gagner
Power (undisclosed) left practice Monday and went for imagining but is expecting an update on Tuesday.

Power did not complete practice on Monday, leaving early because of an undisclosed injury that he will receive imaging on. The 21-year-old Power has 18 points (2G / 16A) in 51 games this season.

Owen Power
Hertl will undergo a surgical procedure to clean out loose cartilage in his left knee and is expected out for at least "several weeks".

Hertl last played on January 27th and sat out for two games before participating in the All-Star game. The Sharks have not played since and announced on Monday that Hertl will undergo a surgical procedure on his left knee that will keep him out of the lineup for several weeks. Hertl had 15 goals, 34 points, 113 SOG, 22 PIMs and a -26 plus/minus in 48 games before his injury. With Mikael Granlund nearing a return, offensive responsibilities will fall heavily on him and Logan Couture.

Tomas Hertl
Fabbri (personal) will not travel with Detroit for the start of their road trip but is expected to join the team in Vancouver.

Fabbri will be away from the team for the Tuesday night game against the Edmonton Oilers as he tends to personal matters, but could rejoin the club for their Thursday contest against the Vancouver Canucks. Fabbri has struggled offensively lately, scoring only one point (0G / 1A) in his last seven games.

Robby Fabbri
Schultz (personal) returned to Seattle's morning skate on Monday and is expected to play.

Schultz did not play on Saturday to attend to personal matters but is expected to play on Tuesday against the New Jersey Devils. The 33-year-old Schultz has zero points and six shots on goal in his last three games.

Justin Schultz
Soucy (hand) has been placed on the Injured Reserve on Monday.

Soucy has not played since suffering a hand injury on January 20th and has been retroactively placed on Injured Reserve. A steadying presence on the blue line, Soucy has been limited to only 21 games this season due to an earlier lower-body injury and is three weeks into his original five-to-six-week prognosis. The 29-year-old has six points (2G / 4A), 21 hits, and 39 blocks this season.

Carson Soucy
Woo has been recalled from Abbotsford (AHL).

With Carson Soucy (hand) being placed on IR, Vancouver recalled Woo from Abbotsford (AHL). Woo was the 37th overall pick of the Canucks in the 2018 NHL Entry Draft but has yet to play a game at the NHL level. The 23-year-old defender has 16 points (5G / 11A) in 42 games with Abbotsford.

Jett Woo
Woll (ankle) was a full participant in Toronto's practice for the first time since his injury in December.

Woll has not played since December 7th due to an ankle injury, but his presence at practice is an encouraging sign for the Maple Leafs. When the 25-year-old returns to the lineup, he will be looking to build off his strong start to the season and add to his 8-5-1 record, 2.80 GAA, and .916 SV%.

Joseph Woll
Chinakhov (upper body) will be out Tuesday in Ottawa but hopes to return for the weekend.

Chinakhov played only 8:40 time-on-ice before exiting Saturday's 4-2 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning with an upper-body injury. He will not play on Tuesday but could return on Saturday against the San Jose Sharks. The 23-year-old Chinakhov is enjoying his best season, scoring 24 points (14G / 10A) in 40 games thus far.

Yegor Chinakhov

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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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