Melanson was a fifth-round pick of the Kraken in the 2021 NHL Draft. The 19-year-old winger finished second on Acadie-Bathurst (QMJHL) in gold (35) and third in points (56) in 54 games in 2022.
Froden came to North America in 2022 after spending his entire pro career in Sweden. The 27-year-old spent most of the season in the AHL, collecting 16 points and 18 assists (34 points) in 49 games with Providence. He should have a better shot at cracking the NHL roster full-time with Seattle than he did with Boston.
Marchment missed the last two games of the Panthers series vs. the Capitals and will likely miss Game 1 vs. the Lightning. Noel Acciari will skate on the Panthers' third line with Marchment unavailable.
Marchment was not on the ice for Wednesday's morning skate and will be a game-time decision for Game 5 vs. the Capitals. Maxim Mamin skated in Marchment's spot on the third line and figures to replace him if he's not available.
Lindgren missed Game 3 with a lower-body injury but will be a game-time decision for Game 4 in Pittsburgh. The Rangers may go with 11 forwards and seven defensemen if Lindgren is available.
Lindgren left Game 1 briefly before finishing the game with 28:44 TOI. He was scratched for Game 2 and his status for Game 3 in Pittsburgh is unclear. Justin Braun will remain in the lineup if Lindgren can't play.
Lindgren left Game 1 but returned later and finished the game. Head coach Gerard Gallant said that he's "banged up" but will "probably" play in Game 2.
Marchment missed the final three games of the regular season, presumably to nurse some bumps and bruises ahead of their first-round matchup with the Capitals. Marchment burst onto the scene in 2022, scoring 18 goals with 29 assists (47 points) in 54 games.
Lindgren scratched on Wednesday but was back on the ice for Friday's morning skate and is expected to play on Friday. Lindgren has not scored a goal since January 8th, posting just eight assists over 44 games.
Kakko missed the last four games with a lower-body injury but will play Wednesday vs. Montreal. Kakko will replace Artemi Panarin, who is out with an upper-body injury.
