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The Sharks have acquired Noah Gregor, Zack Ostapchuk, and a 2025 2nd Round Pick from the Senators for Fabian Zetterlund, Tristen Robins, and a 4th Round Pick.

Gregor has become a solid bottom-six forward over the previous four seasons and will add some depth to the Sharks' lineup. The 26-year-old Gregor scored six points (4G / 2A) in 40 games with the Senators this season.

Noah Gregor
Samberg (personal) is expected to return to Winnipeg's lineup on Thursday vs. Philadelphia.

Samberg did not play the previous game for the Jets due to personal reasons, but will return to the lineup on Thursday against the Philadelphia Flyers. The 26-year-old Samberg is averaging 21:14 time-on-ice and has 13 points (4G / 9A) in 40 games this season.

Dylan Samberg
Kupari is out vs. Philadelphia on Thursday and in concussion protocol.

David Gustafsson will draw back into Winnipeg's lineup on Thursday against the Philadelphia Flyer after it was announced Rasmus Kupari was in concussion protocol. The 24-year-old Kupari has rarely exited the lineup for the Jets this season, playing 58 games and scoring eight points (5G / 3A).

Rasmus Kupari
Skinner wil start vs. Montreal on Thursday.

The Oilers are coming off a disappointing 6-2 loss to the Anaheim Ducks on Tuesday and will switch to Skinner between the pipes on Thursday against the Montreal Canadiens. The 26-year-old Skinner saved 14 of 16 shots (.875 SV%) in relief of Calvin Pickard in the loss to the Ducks. Skinner has a 2.87 GAA and .897 SV% in 41 games this season (20-15-4).

Stuart Skinner
Kupari was without an update after leaving Tuesday's game vs. the Islanders due to an upper-body injury.

Kupari exited Tuesday's 3-2 loss to the New York Islanders after only 7:34 time-on-ice due to an upper-body injury. The 24-year-old Kupari is averaging 10:20 time-on-ice and has eight points (5G / 3A) in 58 games this season.

Rasmus Kupari
Hellebuyck will start on Long Island on Tuesday.

After an 11-game winning streak, the Jets have dropped two straight and will hope to return to the win column on Tuesday, turning to Hellebuyck between the pipes against the New York Islanders. Hellebuyck was solid in his most recent outing despite being on the wrong end of a 2-1 shootout loss to the Philadelphia Flyers, saving 31 of 32 shots (.969 SV%). He has a superb 1.99 GAA and .927 SV% in 46 games this season (36-7-3). The Jets enter Tuesday's contest as -184 road favorites against an Islanders club that was shut out 4-0 by the New York Rangers last night.

Connor Hellebuyck
Duehr has cleared waivers and been assigned to the San Jose Barracuda (AHL).

The Calgary Flames placed Duehr on waivers in January when he was claimed by the Sharks. This time around, Duehr has cleared waivers and will report to the San Jose Barracuda (AHL). The 27-year-old Duehr has three points (2G / 1A) in 24 games this season.

Walker Duehr
Hellebuyck is in the starter's crease at Winnipeg's morning skate.

After an 11-game winning streak, the Jets have dropped two straight and will hope to return to the win column on Tuesday, likely turning to Hellebuyck between the pipes against the New York Islanders. Hellebuyck was solid in his most recent outing despite being on the wrong end of a 2-1 shootout loss to the Philadelphia Flyers, saving 31 of 32 shots (.969 SV%). He has a superb 1.99 GAA and .927 SV% in 46 games this season (36-7-3). The Jets enter Tuesday's contest as -184 road favorites against an Islanders club that was shut out 4-0 by the New York Rangers last night.

Connor Hellebuyck
Skinner will start in Florida on Thursday.

The Oilers have been outscored 22-11 during a four-game losing skid and will turn to Skinner between the pipes in a rematch of last season's Stanley Cup Finals against the Florida Panthers. The 26-year-old Skinner has had an unspectacular 2024-25 campaign, posting a 2.84 GAA and .898 SV% in 39 appearances (20-14-4). He has a 3.33 GAA and .886 SV% in his last 10 appearances (3-5-1). The Oilers enter Thursday's contest as +127 road underdogs against a Panthers squad without Matthew Tkachuk (lower body).

Stuart Skinner
Hellebuyck will start Wednesday in Ottawa.

The Jets are riding a 10-game winning streak and will turn to Hellebuyck between the pipes on Wednesday against the Ottawa Senators. The 31-year-old Hellebuyck was solid in his previous outing, albeit lightly tested, saving 17 of 18 shots (.944 SV%) in a 2-1 overtime win over the San Jose Sharks. He has an outstanding 2.04 GAA and .925 SV% in 44 games this season (35-7-2). The Jets enter Wednesday's contest as -145 road favorites against a Senators club missing several key offensive pieces due to injuries, including Josh Norris, Shane Pinto, and Brady Tkachuk.

Connor Hellebuyck