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Johnson appeared in 47 NHL games with the Sabres across the previous three seasons but now finds himself a part of the Pittsburgh Penguins organization after being acquired on Monday for Caleb Jones and Daniel Laatsch. The 25-year-old has started 2026-27 in Rochester (AHL), where he has yet to pick up a point in four games played.

After two seasons in Pittsburgh's organization, Caleb Jones now finds himself a member of the Buffalo Sabres after being acquired alongside Daniel Laatsch on Monday for Ryan Johnson. Jones appeared in seven games with the Penguins last season, but had start this year in Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (AHL), where he had three assists in four games played.

McAvoy was suspended after the Bruins were eliminated from the playoffs last season for slashing Zach Benson in Game 6. The Bruins have played well in McAvoy's absence, outscoring their opponents 20-13 in their first six games (4-2-0), but will be eager to have their top-unit power-play quarterback back.

Dahlin scored a goal in Monday's game against the Florida Panthers but exited the game after 9:06 time-on-ice due to an upper-body injury. The 26-year-old Swedish defenseman has four points (2G / 2A) in six games this season. Head Coach Lindy Ruff didn't have a concrete update, but said that Dahlin is day-to-day.

Ralph was drafted 48th overall by the Blues in the 2024 NHL Entry Draft. The 21-year-old defenseman has yet to play an NHL game. He made his professional debut last season, scoring two assists in six games with the Springfield Thunderbirds (AHL).

Goodrow has played all five games this season, scoring zero points, but was absent from practice on Monday. The 33-year-old bottom-six forward is hopeful to return to the lineup when the Sharks return to action on Tuesday against the Boston Bruins.

Tavares was absent from practice on Friday, tending to personal matters, and was not in the lineup in Saturday's 6-3 win over the Colorado Avalanche. The 36-year-old forward has three points (1G / 2A) through five games this season. He is expected to be back in the lineup on Tuesday against the Utah Mammoth.

Bezeau is an undrafted forward that has spent most of the past four seasons in the AHL. The 24-year-old scored seven points (5G / 2A) last season in 24 games with the Cleveland Monsters (AHL).

Colorado Head Coach Jared Bednar criticized Blackwood after a 6-3 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs for failing to make a timely save, but he will turn to him again on Tuesday against the Dallas Stars. Surprisingly, Blackwood has started four of five games for Colorado this season, going 2-2-0, posting a 3.30 GAA and .867 SV%.

Chris Tanev (upper body) has been placed on Injured Reserve, resulting in Rifai being recalled from the Marlies (AHL). The 28-year-old Rifai has only played three games at the NHL level, all with the Maple Leafs over the past two seasons.

Tanev exited Saturday's 6-3 win over the Colorado Avalanche in the first period after only 3:29 time-on-ice due to an upper-body injury. The 36-year-old defenseman has been plagued with injuries lately, and is coming off a 2025-26 season where he only played 11 games. Marshall Rifai has been recalled from the Marlies (AHL) in a corresponding move.

Dahlin scored a goal in Monday's game against the Florida Panthers but exited the game after 9:06 time-on-ice due to an upper-body injury. The 26-year-old Swedish defenseman has four points (2G / 2A) in six games this season. Expect Head Coach Lindy Ruff to provide an update following the game.

Van Riemsdyk was scratched on Saturday against the Dallas Stars and missed practice on Monday as well due to a lower-body injury. The 35-year-old defenseman played the Penguins' first five games of the season, averaging 18:48 time on ice and posting a -1 plus/minus. He will miss at least two more games before he is eligible be to activated from Injured Reserve.

Gauthier left Saturday's game with an upper-body injury and did not return. The 22-year-old Swedish goal scorer was at practice in a limited capacity on Monday. It's unclear what his status will be for Tuesday's game against the Calgary Flames. Gauthier has four points (2G / 2A) in five games this season.

Bedard missed all of training camp and the opening six games of the season, but he could make his debut on Tuesday against the Pittsburgh Penguins. The Blackhawks can't afford to go much longer without their 21-year-old superstar after scoring just 12 goals in their first six games (1-5-0). Bedard had 30 goals, 75 points and 226 SOG in 69 GP last season.

Kiviranta scored a goal in last week's 5-0 win over the San Jose Sharks, but he was dinged up after blocking a shot. He has missed the following two games, but is expected to play on Tuesday against his former team, the Colorado Avalanche.