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Despite a 5-3 loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets, Konecny had a terrific performance on Wednesday, scoring all three goals, but suffered a lower-body injury late in the game. The 28-year-old forward has 48 points (20G / 28A) in 51 games this season.

Ristolainen has had trouble staying in the lineup this season, battling a myriad of injuries, most recently a lower-body injury that had him exit Wednesday's game against the Columbus Blue Jackets in the first period. The 31-year-old Finnish defenseman has three assists in 15 games this season.

Pulock has not played in a week, but will return to the lineup on Wednesday against the New York Rangers. The 31-year-old Pulock is averaging 21:09 time-on-ice and has 21 points (2G / 19A) in 50 games this season.

Boqvist will take a seat on Wednesday, and could see his ice time take a significant hit in the near-future given the arrival of Carson Soucy and return of Ryan Pulock. Boqvist has zero goals and one assist in 20 games this season.

Brodzinski will slot in for Artemi Panarin, who is being held out indefinitely for roster-related reasons. Brodzinski will skate with Sam Carrick and Matt Rempe on the Rangers' fourth line on Wednesday.

Panarin has long been rumoured to be one of the biggest trade chips on the market ahead of this season's trade deadline, and this latest report suggests a deal could happen sooner rather than later. Panarin is on the final year of a seven-year contract with an AAV of $11.6M that includes a full no movement clause, so no trade can be made without his approval. Regardless, it's an unfortunate development for fantasy owners as, barring a trade within the next week, we won't see Panarin back on the ice until late February at the earliest.

After a successful first campaign in North America in 2024-25 with both Chicago (AHL) and Carolina, Juha Jaaska earned himself a two-year, $1.55 million contract extension ($755,000 AAV) to remain with the Hurricanes. That said, the 27-year-old Finnish forward has yet to play this season due to injuries, but should make his debut soon in the AHL.

Rifai has only played two career NHL games and has seem limited action at either level this season. The undrafted 27-year-old defenseman has four assists in 12 games with the Marlies (AHL).

Mermis has not played in nearly two minus, excluding a brief conditioning stint with the Marlies (AHL). The 32-year-old defenseman is averaging 13:02 time-on-ice and has one goal in 11 gams with the Maple Leafs this season.

Thrun was recalled earlier this week for precautionary reasons, but did not draw into the lineup. He has spent most of the season with the Toronto Marlies, where he has 14 points (3G / 11A) in 28 games.

Terry has been sidelined for over three weeks because of an upper-body injury, but appears to be nearing a return after practicing on Wednesday. The 28-year-old Terry is having an excellent season, with 42 points (13G / 29A) in 43 games. He had seven points (3G / 4A) in his last five games before his injury.

Hoglander has been a regular in Vancouver's lineup for the past few weeks, but was absent from practice on Wednesday because of an upper-body injury as he gets evaluated further. The 25-year-old Swedish forward has two assists in 18 games this season.