The holiday season is coming to an end and NHL hockey is back on the schedule. 26 teams will get their season back underway this evening, and will have to make some minor roster moves to prepare. We’ll be here keeping track of all of those transactions.
- The Washington Capitals have recalled defenseman Tyler Lewington from the minor leagues, indicating that Brooks Orpik is still not ready to return. Lewington made his NHL debut earlier this month and has been a steady presence for the Hershey Bears this season.
- Marcus Hogberg has been recalled by the Ottawa Senators, meaning it doesn’t look good for Craig Anderson as he looks to recover from an upper-body injury. Hogberg will join Mike McKenna in the crease tomorrow night for the Senators if Anderson is unable to go.
- The Toronto Maple Leafs have recalled Trevor Moore once again under emergency conditions, as they plan to use the forward as a replacement for the injuried Tyler Ennis and Zach Hyman. The Maple Leafs could actually recall another player, and very well could in time to serve as insurance for tomorrow’s game against the Columbus Blue Jackets.
- Brandon Pirri is back up with the Vegas Golden Knights and is expected to play tonight. Max Pacioretty remains sidelined for the time being, giving Pirri a chance to show that he can be a regular part of an NHL lineup once again. The 27-year old sniper has three goals and four points in his first three games with the Golden Knights this year.
- Like every day, the Los Angeles Kings have made a transaction with three of their fringe players, recalling Michael Amadio, Daniel Brickley and Sean Walker. The team has been banking cap space daily by sending players up and down on paper transactions, and will continue to do so.
- The Colorado Avalanche have recalled Ryan Graves, who is still waiting to make his NHL debut. The 23-year old defenseman was acquired last season from the New York Rangers, and has eight points in 22 games this year for the Colorado Eagles of the AHL.