The Carolina Hurricanes announced in the minutes leading up to Thursday night’s game that top-four defenseman Dmitry Orlov would sit out with a day-to-day injury. His last-minute absence forced defenseman Riley Stillman, Carolina’s only extra skater, into the lineup. Stillman was placed on waivers earlier in the day with the intention of being assigned to the minor … [Read more...] about Injury Notes: Orlov, Stillman, Mazur, Quinn
Blue Jackets Claim Christian Fischer From Red Wings
2:19 p.m.: Columbus announced they’ve reassigned Pyyhtia as the corresponding move. He has 4-3–7 in 47 games with the Jackets this year with a -11 rating. 1:08 p.m.: The Blue Jackets have claimed winger Christian Fischer off waivers from the Red Wings, per Chris Johnston of TSN and The Athletic. Given that the Blue Jackets didn’t have any additional room on their roster for … [Read more...] about Blue Jackets Claim Christian Fischer From Red Wings
Red Wings Sign Austin Watson To A One-Year Extension
March 6, 8:55 a.m.: Watson’s deal carries a $775K cap hit and NHL salary with a $375K minors salary, PuckPedia reports. The contract comes with a $400K guarantee. March 5, 9:51 p.m.: The Red Wings are keeping one of their depth forwards around for a little while longer. The team announced (Twitter link) that they’ve signed winger Austin Watson to a one-year, two-way contract … [Read more...] about Red Wings Sign Austin Watson To A One-Year Extension
Tampa Bay Lightning Acquire Oliver Bjorkstrand, Yanni Gourde
The Tampa Bay Lightning announced a whopping trade a few days before the deadline. The full trade details are as follows: Tampa Bay acquires F Yanni Gourde (50% retained by Seattle, 25% retained by Detroit), F Oliver Bjorkstrand, the signing rights to D Kyle Aucoin, and Seattle’s 2025 fifth-round pick Seattle acquires F Michael Eyssimont, Tampa Bay’s 2026 first-round pick, … [Read more...] about Tampa Bay Lightning Acquire Oliver Bjorkstrand, Yanni Gourde
Red Wings To Recall Carter Mazur
The Red Wings are recalling left-wing prospect Carter Mazur from AHL Grand Rapids, per Max Bultman of The Athletic. The 22-year-old will be making his NHL debut if he plays tomorrow against Utah. Detroit opened up a roster spot last night by reassigning veteran forward Sheldon Dries to Grand Rapids, per the league’s transactions log. Mazur has become one of the more unheralded … [Read more...] about Red Wings To Recall Carter Mazur