Another day, another few trades in the NHL. The Rangers, Canadiens, Coyotes and Kings were all involved in transactions yesterday, swapping expiring contracts and goaltenders as they get ready for the deadline. While some minor moves have been made over the last few days, we still haven’t seen the prime targets change sweaters. While we all wait for those moves, PHR will keep track of all the day’s minor transactions.
- Tucker Poolman is back up with the Winnipeg Jets, after playing a single game with the Manitoba Moose last night. Poolman hadn’t gotten into the lineup in a while, so the Jets gave him a chance to suit up and try to shake off a bit of rust. Poolman was a +1 in the Moose victory, and will now return and try to get into the lineup for the Jets down the stretch.
- After trading away backup goaltender Darcy Kuemper last night, the Los Angeles Kings have recalled Jack Campbell from the minor leagues, assigning Michael Mersch and Paul Ladue to the AHL in the process. Campbell has rediscovered his form in the Kings organization, and looks ready to take the next step to become an NHL goaltender.
- The New York Rangers have recalled Vinni Lettieri from the minor leagues, which could indicate that a trade is brewing for the club. They were expected to get Chris Kreider back into the lineup this weekend, and with Pavel Buchnevich back from his concussion already had enough healthy forwards. Still, they had roster spots open and could just be using Lettieri as insurance for their game tonight against the Canadiens.