The Penguins signed Jarred Tinordi to a one-year deal worth $650K.
Calgary Flames News
The Flames signed Michael Stone to a three-year extension worth $10.5M ($3.5M AAV).
Stone had six points (2G / 4A) in 19 games after being acquired by the Flames at last year’s deadline. The 27-year-old had a chance to sign somewhere else and be a top-4 defenseman, but he stays in Calgary where he will be their fifth defenseman as a part of one of the most talented bluelines in the NHL.
The Flyers select Morgan Frost with the No.27 overall pick.
Suspension
The NHL has suspended Nick Ritchie for roughing Michal Rozsival.
Stone (shoulder) will return to the Flames lineup on Friday.
Ritchie (upper-body) will return to the Ducks lineup on Sunday.
Line Change
Mantha will be a healthy scratch for the second straight game.
Call up / Send down
The Flames recalled Rasmus Andersson from Stockton (AHL).
Andersson, 20, was a second round pick (No.53 overall) in 2015 and has earned his first NHL call-up. Andersson has recorded three goals and 19 assists (22 points) in 50 AHL games this season. He could make his NHL debut on Saturday with Dougie Hamilton and Michael Stone listed as questionable.
Stone (upper-body) is questionable for Saturday’s game in Winnipeg.
Stone and Dougie Hamilton are battling injuries on the Flames’ blueline and had coach Glen Gulutzan said he hopes one of them “will play tomorrow” and the other “will play soon.” There is no word which one is closer, but expect an update after the team’s morning skate on Saturday.
Line Change
Mantha will be a healthy scratch Friday vs. the Blackhawks.
Mantha has easily been one of the Red Wings best forwards this season and this is a questionable decision considering they are out of the playoff race. Mantha said that the decision was due to his “compete” level. Mitch Callahan will replace him in the lineup.
Ritchie (upper-body) did not travel on the Ducks' two-game road trip.
Goalie Start
The Devils have recalled Kevin Rooney from Albany (AHL).
Rooney, 23, has registered 17 points (10G / 7A) in 57 games with Albany this season and signed his entry-level deal on Monday. There’s no word whether Rooney will make his NHL debut on Thursday in Washington.
Call up / Send down
The Devils have recalled Blake Coleman from Albany (AHL).
Coleman, 25, was a third round pick in 2011 (No.75 overall) and has one assist in five games with the Devils this season. He has spent the majority of the year in Albany, where he has 18 goals and 16 assists (34 points) in 49 games. Coleman will replace P.A. Parenteau in the lineup on Monday.
The Flames have acquired Michael Stone from the Coyotes for a 2017 third round pick and a conditional 2018 fifth round pick.
Stone had his best offensive season of his career in 2015-16, but has struggled in 2016-17. Stone has just one goal and eight assists (nine points) in 45 games, but heads to Calgary where he will likely serve as their sixth defenseman. The Coyotes will retain 50 percent of Stone’s salary and the condition on the fifth round pick is based on whether or not the Flames re-sign Stone.
Barrie (lower-body) will return to the Colorado lineup on Sunday.
Barrie (lower-body) is travelling on Colorado's five-game road trip.
Barrie missed his third consecutive game last night, but will travel on the upcoming road trip and could return either Saturday in New York or Sunday in Brooklyn.
Barrie (lower-body) skated in a non-contact jersey on Wednesday; not ruled out to return Thursday.
Barrie has missed the last two games and six of the last eight games with a lower-body injury, but he could play tonight vs. the Penguins. Monitor Barrie’s status during Colorado’s morning skate.