The NHL has just five games on the schedule for tonight, but that doesn’t mean the action ends. As always, we’ll keep track of all the minor transactions right here as teams move players up and down in preparation.
- The Dallas Stars have brought up Roope Hintz from the AHL, but under emergency conditions. Hintz has registered 27 points in 55 games during his first professional season in North America, suiting up for the Texas Stars all year. The second-round pick is coming off a big year in Finland, and could get his first chance in the NHL during the next few weeks.
- The Winnipeg Jets announced that Steve Mason‘s conditioning stint is over, after playing in just a single game with the Manitoba Moose. Mason allowed four goals on 22 shots, but will get the chance to help the Jets down the stretch and into the playoffs. While Connor Hellebuyck has staked his claim to the starting role, and Michael Hutchinson has shown well in his infrequent opportunities, the Jets need Mason to find his game after handing him a two-year, $8.2MM contract last summer. Hutchinson is on his way back to the AHL to make room for activating Mason.
- With Carey Price out indefinitely, and Antti Niemi battling a minor injury, the Montreal Canadiens have recalled Zach Fucale under emergency conditions. Fucale will join Charlie Lindgren in the Montreal net for the time being, after spending time in the AHL and ECHL this season.
- The Colorado Avalanche have returned goaltender Spencer Martin to the San Antonio Rampage. The 22-year old did not appear in a game during this call-up. It could mean the return of Jonathan Bernier is right around the corner, as he is travelling with the team on their current road trip through Chicago and Columbus.