The Predators have acquired Reid Schaefer, Tyson Barrie, a 2023 first-round pick and a fourth-round pick from the Oilers for Mattias Ekholm and a sixth-round pick.
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Austin Rueschhoff has been acquired by Nashville for future considerations.
Goalie Start
Juuse Saros will start Tuesday vs. Pittsburgh.
Saros stopped 25 of 27 shots (.926 SV%) for his third-straight victory as he beat Arizona 6-2 in his previous start. The 27-year-old has been solid all year, with his 23-16-5 record, 2.80 GAA and .916 SV%. He will face the Pittsburgh Penguins, who have won their last two games and are fifth in the NHL in shots (33.7).
Justus Annunen has been recalled from the Colorado Eagles (AHL).
Annunen had a 17-8-4 record, 2.53 GAA and .913 SV% with the Colorado Eagles (AHL) and has been recalled to the Avalanche on Tuesday. The 22-year-old started one game so far for the Avalanche in 2022-23, stopping 19 of 20 shots (.950 SV%) for his first victory of the season.
Luke Evangelista has been recalled from Milwaukee (AHL) for the first time in his career.
Evangelista had nine goals, 32 assists, 18 PIMs and a +10 plus/minus through 49 games in his first full season in Milwaukee (AHL) and has been recalled for the first time in his career Tuesday. The 21-year-old is Nashville's 2020, 2nd round pick (42 overall).
Kevin Gravel has been reassigned to Milwaukee (AHL).
Gravel has an assist, 12 SOG, two PIMs and a -6 plus/minus through 14 games with the Predators but has been reassigned to Milwaukee (AHL) Monday. He returns to the minors, where he had a goal, 10 assists, 16 PIMs and a +7 plus/minus through 39 games prior to his last promotion.
Andreas Englund will make his Blackhawks' debut Monday vs. Anaheim.
Englund was dealt for Jack Johnson over the weekend and will make his Blackhawks' debut Monday vs. the Ducks. The 27-year-old had three assists, 20 SOG, and 26 PIMs through 36 games played with the Avalanche.
Jordan Oesterle has been placed on the injured reserve (undisclosed).
Oesterle hasn't played since February 28th and has been placed on the injured reserve with an undisclosed injury. The 30-year-old had two assists, five points, and eight PIMs through 38 games prior to his injury.
The Predators have acquired Isaac Ratcliffe from Flyers for future considerations.
Ratcliffe was a second-round pick in 2017 but has yet to make an impact at the NHL level. The 6-foot-6, 200 lbs winger has appeared in just 10 NHL games in five years, spending all of 2023 in the AHL so far. In 26 games with Lehigh Valley, Ratcliffe has just four points (2G / 2A). He'll likely report to Milwaukee (AHL).
The Blackhawks have acquired Andreas Englund from the Avalanche for Jack Johnson.
With all of the injuries in Colorado this season, Englund settled in as their No.6 defenseman, posting three assists in 36 games. Despite putting together a solid campaign the Avalanche elected to bring back Johnson, who won a Stanley Cup with them last season. Englund should have a chance to earn more playing time in Colorado.
Goalie Start
Saros led the Predators onto the ice for warmups.
Haula (illness) is on the ice for warmups and is expected to play Saturday.
Haula (illness) will be a game-time decision on Saturday.
The Avalanche have recalled Justus Annunen from Colorado (AHL).
Goalie Start
Saros led the Predators onto the ice for warmups.
Matt Murray has been reassigned to Texas (AHL).
Murray served as Jake Oettinger's backup Wednesday because Scott Wedgewood was believed to be dealing with something minor but will return to Texas (AHL) Thursday. The 25-year-old has gone 13-8-5 with a 2.43 GAA and .905 SV% in 27 AHL games this season.
The Stars have recalled Matt Murray from Texas (AHL).
Murray is expected to serve as Jake Oettinger's backup because Scott Wedgewood is believed to be dealing with something minor. The 25-year-old has gone 13-8-5 with a 2.43 GAA and .905 SV% in 27 AHL games this season.
Justus Annunen has been reassigned to the Colorado Eagles (AHL).
Annunen played great in his only start of the season with the Avalanche, stopping 19 of 20 shots (.950 SV%) for his first win of the season against St. Louis. With Colorado not playing until Friday, he has been reassigned to the Colorado Eagles (AHL) for the time being.
Goalie Start
Saros will start Tuesday vs. the Canucks.
Saros allowed four goals on 35 shots (.886 SV%) for his third loss in four starts as he was beaten by Minnesota in his last start. The 27-year-old has been solid all season, as shown by his 20-16-5 record, 2.82 GAA and .916 SV%. He takes on the Vancouver Canucks, who broke a three-game losing streak with a 6-2 win over Philadelphia last game.
Oesterle will be a healthy scratch on Tuesday.
Oesterle has two goals, three assists, 40 SOG, and eight PIMs across 38 games played but will be a healthy scratch Tuesday as Detroit takes on Washington. Robert Hagg will be Oesterle's replacement in Detroit's lineup.