The NHL will be taking another break in a few days for the All-Star festivities, and with that tonight’s schedule is packed full of games. With 12 games and 24 teams in action, several minor moves could be made to shore up the edges of a roster. We’ll keep track of all those moves right here.
- The Buffalo Sabres have recalled Matt Tennyson from the minor leagues, adding him back into their defense corps after clearing waivers and being sent down at the beginning of December. Tennyson has played 23 games in the AHL this season, recording just a single assist. Buffalo takes on Edmonton tonight in the second game of their western road trip.
- Kasperi Kapanen is back up with the Toronto Maple Leafs, taking the spot of Frederik Gauthier who has been returned to the minor leagues. Gauthier looked particularly out of his element last night against the Colorado Avalanche, and will have to get back on track in the AHL. It’s not clear if Kapanen will enter the lineup, or Dominic Moore will return to his spot as the fourth-line center.
- The Ottawa Senators have recalled another forward, bringing Mac McCormick up from the minor leagues. Filip Chlapik won’t play tonight due to injury according to Bruce Garrioch of Postmedia, meaning the Senators needed another forward with Mark Stone and Jean-Gabriel Pageau still out.
- Despite David Booth clearing waivers today, the Detroit Red Wings have instead sent Dominic Turgeon and Joe Hicketts to the minor leagues. Both young players suited up last night, but will have to continue their development in the minor leagues.