Johnson has split the 2021-22 season between the AHL and NHL, scoring one goal with five assists (six points) in 29 games with the Blackhawks. The deal is one-way, so it seems like Johnson will be with the Blackhawks to start the 2022-23 season.
Jarnkrok missed the last five games but will play Tuesday vs. the Kraken. Jarnkrok is expected to replace Ryan Carpenter in the lineup and should be back on a line with Dillon Dube and Blake Coleman.
Benning was back in the Predators lineup on Sunday but will be scratched Tuesday vs. the Sharks. Dante Fabbro (upper-body) will draw back into the lineup to replace him.
Muzzin will be back in the Maple Leafs lineup for the first time since February 21st. Ilya Lyubushkin will be a healthy scratch to make room and Muzzin will skate with Justin Holl.
Muzzin is listed as a game-time decision for Tuesday's game in Florida and being activated clears the way for him to play. It's unclear who he will replace on the blueline but it will likely be Justin Holl or Timothy Liljegren.
Laughton has missed the last 12 games with a concussion but is "excited to play" Tuesday vs. the Blue Jackets. Laughton, who has 13 points (5G / 8A) in his last 15 games, will centre a line with Travis Konecny and Noah Cates.
Jarnkrok missed Saturday's game due to an illness but was on the ice this morning in Los Angeles and is expected to play Monday. Jarnkrok will replace Brett Ritchie, who did not travel due to a lower-body injury.
Muzzin has been sidelined since February 21st and will not play Monday but will likely return to the lineup on Tuesday. Muzzin will likely replace Timothy Liljegren or Justin Holll against the Panthers.
Nylander missed Sunday's practice with an illness and will be a game-time decision in Tampa. Nick Abruzzese will likely be a healthy scratch if Nylander plays but could remain in the lineup if he is out.
The Maple Leafs selected Kokkonen in the third-round of the 2019 NHL Draft. The 21-year-old defenseman came to North America in 2021, playing 11 games with the Marlies, but has spent all of 2022 back in Finland. He had 15 points (1G / 14A) in 58 games with the Pelicans (Liiga).
The move was likely a paper transaction to create some cap flexibility ahead of Monday's trade deadline. Robertson has picked up one goal on 12 shots in nine games since being called up in late February.
