The Hurricanes have signed Jesperi Kotkaniemi to an eight-year contract extension worth $38.56 million ($4.82M AAV).
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Martinook is expected to miss at least a couple of weeks with an undisclosed injury.
Martinook suffered the undisclosed injury in the Hurricanes' loss in Toronto on Thursday and missed Friday and Sunday's games. Head coach Rod Brind'Amour told reporters that that veteran winger will miss at least a couple of weeks.
The Wild have acquired Nicolas Deslauriers from the Ducks for a 2023 third-round pick.
Martinook (undisclosed) will not play Friday vs. the Capitals.
Martinook suffered an injury after going down awkwardly in the corner during Thursday's loss in Toronto. Seth Jarvis is set to return from an injury to replace Martinook on the Hurricanes' second line with Vincent Trocheck and Martin Necas.
The Canadiens have sent Cayden Primeau to Laval (AHL).
Primeau was demoted to make room for Jake Allen, who was activated from IR and is expected to start on Thursday. Primeau is 11-9-1 with a 2.80 GAA and .912 SV% in 23 AHL games this season.
Jarvis (hip) will be a game-time decision on Saturday.
Head coach Rod Brind'Amour said that Jarvis is dealing with a bit of a hip issue. He will take part in warmups and they will make a decision on his status from there.
Robinson (knee) will be back in the Blue Jackets lineup on Thursday.
Robinson has been sidelined by a knee strain since January 31st but will play Thursday against the Islanders. Robinson, who has 17 points (6G / 11A) in 42 games, will be back in his customary spot on the fourth line next to Sean Kuraly.
Carrier (illness) is on the ice for warmups and is expected to play on Tuesday.
Carrier (illness) will be a game-time decision on Tuesday.
Carrier was not on the ice for the Golden Knights' morning skate and is a game-time decision in Philadelphia. Evgenii Dadonov is expected to move up to the third line if Carrier can't play.
Line Change
Smith will draw back into the Devils lineup on Sunday.
The Canadiens have recalled Cayden Primeau from Laval (AHL) on an emergency basis.
Ehlers (knee) is expected to return to the Jets lineup on Friday.
Ehlers has been sidelined by a knee injury since January 18th but is set to play Friday vs. the Stars. Ehlers, who has scored 13 goals with 12 assists (25 points) in 34 games this season, will return to the lineup on a line with Adam Lowry and Andrew Copp to start.
Line Change
Jarvis will be a healthy scratch on Thursday.
Ehlers (knee) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.
Ehlers has been sidelined with a knee injury since January 18th but was cleared for contact on Thursday, a big step towards him returning to the lineup. It seems possible that Ehlers could be back Friday vs. the Stars or Sunday vs. the Rangers. He skated on the third line with Adam Lowry and Andrew Copp in Thursday's session. Expect the Jets to provide an update after practice.
Carrier (undisclosed) will be a game-time decision on Tuesday.
Carrier left Tuesday's morning skate early and will be a game-time decision vs. the Sharks. Jake Leschyshyn has been recalled as a reserve in case Carrier is unavailable.
Dzingel will make his Sharks debut on Tuesday.
Dzingel was claimed off of waivers from the Maple Leafs on Monday and will immediately make his Sharks debut. Dzingel will replace Jonathan Dahlen in the lineup and will skate with Logan Couture and Rudolfs Balcers.
The Sharks have claimed Ryan Dzingel off of waivers from the Maple Leafs.
Dzingel was acquired from the Coyotes on Saturday and waived on Sunday. Dzingel, who is on a one-year deal that pays him $1.1 million, has scored four goals with three assists (seven points) in 26 games this season. Dzingel will likely find a spot in the Sharks' bottom-6.
The Maple Leafs have acquired Ryan Dzingel and Ilya Lyubushkin from the Coyotes for Nick Ritchie and a conditional second-round pick.
Dzingel has appeared in just 26 games with the Coyotes this season, scoring four goals with three assists (seven points). Dzingel wil likely serve a similar role in Toronto, being a fringe roster player that will play in the bottom-6 when he gets into the lineup.
Kotkaniemi cleared COVID-19 protocol on Friday and will be back in the lineup on Saturday.
Kotkaniemi missed three games while in COVID-19 protocol but will play Saturday in Minnesota. Kotkaniemi will replace Steven Lorentz and skate on the fourth line with Derek Stepan and Jordan Martinook.
Goalie Start
Primeau led the Canadiens onto the ice for warmups.