After an interesting Monday night, teams get ready for another busy night in the NHL. 18 teams will do battle this evening, including some old rivalries like Vancouver-Calgary and Los Angeles-Anaheim. We’ll keep track of all the minor moves made today right here.
- The Buffalo Sabres have moved Justin Bailey to injured reserve and recalled Zach Redmond in his place. Bailey hasn’t played since October 28th, and isn’t any closer to a return. Redmond on the other hand has been used as the team’s extra defender several times since being acquired from the Montreal Canadiens earlier this year. The 29-year old has been held scoreless in two games this season.
- Florida has recalled Chase Balisy, after opening up a roster spot yesterday. The Panthers had decided to send Owen Tippett back to junior hockey, and have now replaced him with Balisy for the time being. The 25-year old forward made his NHL debut this season, but has yet to score in three games.
- Boston has sent Zane McIntyre back to the AHL after backing up Tuukka Rask last night. McIntyre was up on emergency conditions, but will be replaced by Anton Khudobin tomorrow night.
- The Arizona Coyotes have sent Louis Domingue back to the minor leagues, recalling Mike Sislo in the process. Domingue has lost his role as the team’s backup to Scott Wedgewood, who was recently told to get a place in Glendale as he’ll be with the team for a while. Domingue cleared waivers last month, and can be brought up and down for cap purposes for the time being.
- Toronto has flipped Kasperi Kapanen back to the minor leagues and brought up Frederik Gauthier, likely to get the former some playing time. Kapanen hasn’t played much since being recalled to the NHL club, and is still one of the Maple Leafs’ prized prospects. Gauthier on the other hand is a first-rounder that hasn’t quite worked out to this point. A big-bodied center, he’s only shown fourth-line ability so far in his career. He’ll likely serve as more insurance for Auston Matthews, who was bothered by injury but still played in the Maple Leafs game last night.
- The Maple Leafs have also loaned Eric Fehr to the San Diego Gulls. Fehr had already been playing with the Toronto Marlies of the AHL, but due to their glut of forwards and Anaheim’s recent injuries he’ll get more playing time in San Diego. His $2MM contract will remain on the books for the Maple Leafs.
- The Vancouver Canucks have recalled Reid Boucher from the AHL, though it’s not clear exactly how he’ll fit on the roster. Even with the assignment of Jayson Megna yesterday, the team is already carrying 23 players thanks to Brendan Gaunce’s activation from injured reserve and Thatcher Demko’s presence as the third goaltender with the club. Boucher has ten points in ten games for the Utica Comets this season, but will have to clear waivers again should he be sent back. Boucher last cleared on September 26th when he was cut from training camp.