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The Devils recalled Scott Wedgewood from Binghamton (AHL).
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Necas will make his NHL debut in Edmonton on Tuesday.
Necas was the No.12 overall pick this summer and sat out the first three games of the season, but will make his debut tonight in Edmonton. Necas is a gifted offensive player, who collected 15 points (7G / 8A) in 41 games with Brno Kometa of the Czech league last season. Necas likely won’t stick with the Hurricanes, but he will get a chance to get some NHL experience under his belt and could see a handful of games. He has a some intrigue in daily contests tonight because he will be playing with Sebastian Aho and Elias Lindholm—a very dynamic trio that could make some noise vs. Oilers’ backup Laurent Brossoit.
Girard is expected to be a healthy scratch if Roman Josi plays on Tuesday.
Girard impressed in his three-game stint while Roman Josi was sidelined with a lower-body injury, but with the captain expected back tonight it looks like Girard will take a seat. The young offensive-minded blueliner recorded one goal and two assists in three games and looks like yet another great future Predators blueliner.
Parise (undisclosed) suffered a setback in Monday’s practice; questionable to return this week.
The Wild were hopeful that Parise would make his season debut during their back-to-back on Friday/Saturday, but after lasting just 25 minutes in today’s practice, that seems unlikely now. There’s no word how serious the setback is, but consider him questionable for this week.
MacKinnon (eye) will be in the Avalanche lineup on Saturday.
Girard will be making his NHL debut on Tuesday.
Girard was a second-round pick (no.47 overall) in 2016 and will make his NHL debut after playing just six professional games (AHL) last season. Girard is undersized (5-foot-10 / 162 lbs) but has a lot of offensive flair—he recorded 75 points (9G / 66A) in 59 games with Shawinigan (QMJHL) last season. Girard will likely be replacing Roman Josi, who is dealing wth an undisclosed injury.
Parise (back) will miss the first two games of the regular season.
Parise battled a back injury throughout training camp and will miss at least the first two games of the season. Parise is expected to return to practice next Monday, but this isn’t a great start to the season for the veteran winger, who was limited to 69 games last season.
The Devils re-signed Scott Wedgewood to a one-year deal worth $650K.
The Hurricanes signed Martin Necas to a three-year, entry-level contract on July 14th.
The Golden Knights signed T.J Tynan to a two-year contract worth $1.3M ($650K AAV).
The Hurricanes select Martin Necas with the 12th overall pick.
Necas has high-end offensive ability and registered 15 points (7G / 8A) in 41 games en route to a Championship with HC Kometa Brno of the Czech Republic’s top league. Necas has great speed and creativity and brings a ton of compete to the Hurricanes' farm system.
The Avalanche make Cale Makar the 4th overall pick in the NHL Draft.
Makar led all AJHL defensemen in goals (24), assists (51) and points (75) while suiting up in 54 games for the Brooks Bandits. Makar is a strong skater with great vision and should excel as a puck-moving/offensive defenseman in the NHL.
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The Predators have assigned Samuel Girard to Milwaukee (AHL).
Parise (eye) is not expected to play on Thursday.
Parise left Tuesday's game after taking a dangerous high stick to the eye. On Wednesday, head coach Bruce Boudreau said that Parise was not seriously injured, but he is expected to miss at least one game. With Parise likely sidelined, Joel Eriksson Ek is expected to draw into the lineup on Thursday.
Helm (lower-body) is on the ice for warmups; expected to play Monday.
Helm (lower-body) will be a game-time decision on Monday.
Helm has missed the last four games with a lower-body injury, but will be a game-time decision tonight in Carolina. There is no word on who will sit if Helm is able to play.
Helm (leg) will miss at least the next two games.
Helm left Saturday’s game vs. the Avalanche with a lower-leg injury and will miss at least tonight's game vs. the Sabres and Tuesday's game in Montreal. With Helm out, Tomas Nosek is expected to draw into the lineup.