It appears as though there will be daily movement this season between the active roster and taxi squad. Although some major names may be highlighted in separate articles, this is where you’ll find the majority of shuffle news each day.
- The Philadelphia Flyers have moved both Connor Bunnaman and Nate Prosser back to the taxi squad after last night’s game. Prosser, playing in his first game for the Flyers, scored a goal and played a little more than 13 minutes. The Flyers can bank cap space on off days by moving players back to the taxi squad, while also pausing Prosser’s waiver clock in between games.
- Michal Teply and Anton Lindholm have been recalled from the AHL to the taxi squad for the Chicago Blackhawks, filling the two empty spots they had open. Madison Bowey, who is on waivers today, will likely be sent directly to the AHL if he clears after inking a two-year deal.
- Riley Barber is no longer on the Detroit Red Wings taxi squad, sent instead to the Grand Rapids Griffins of the AHL. The 26-year-old forward is a star at the minor league level, scoring 37 points in 46 games last season and 31 goals the year before. He hadn’t played in the NHL yet this season.
- After making his season debut last night, Filip Chlapik has been moved back to the Ottawa Senators taxi squad. The young forward played just over seven minutes and recorded one shot and one hit. The team saves money by moving him to the taxi squad on off days, while also pausing his waiver clock. He could be back up on Sunday for the team’s next game.
- The Dallas Stars have moved Rhett Gardner and Joel L’Esperance back to the taxi squad, while sending top prospect Thomas Harley to the minor leagues. Harley, 19, was the 18th overall pick in 2019 and actually made his NHL debut in the postseason bubble. He hasn’t played this season but is expected to be a big part of the Stars blue line down the road.
- The Minnesota Wild have moved Gerald Mayhew back onto the taxi squad, sending Dereck Baribeau and Louis Belpedio down to the AHL in the process. Mayhew, 28, hasn’t played yet this season but is a prolific minor league goal scorer that could potentially get into the lineup should Kevin Fiala end up suspended later today.
- The New York Rangers have made several roster moves, per CapFriendly. In cap-saving moves, Kaapo Kakko, K’Andre Miller, and Colin Blackwell were all sent to the taxi squad while Tim Gettinger was moved from the taxi squad to the minors to make room for those assignments. Those moves will all likely be reversed on Saturday. Meanwhile, defenseman Matthew Robertson was sent back to Edmonton of the WHL with that division getting cleared to start their junior season.
- The Anaheim Ducks have assigned Andy Welinski and Vinni Lettieri to the taxi squad with Josh Mahura and Isac Lundestrom heading from the taxi squad to AHL San Diego, according to CapFriendly. Welinski has suited up in three games with Anaheim this season and Lettieri once; both could be recalled as soon as tomorrow with a game against St. Louis on the schedule.
- As expected, Montreal has sent Corey Perry back to the taxi squad, per CapFriendly. The veteran recorded an assist against Calgary on Thursday night but was sent down today for cap purposes. He’ll be recalled on Saturday for the second game of the set against the Flames.
- The New York Islanders have recalled Ilya Sorokin from the taxi squad, reports Arthur Staple of The Athletic. He had been sent down to free up money for Oliver Wahlstrom’s recall for Thursday’s game but the winger has been moved back to the taxi squad as has Kieffer Bellows.
- Karson Kuhlman and Anton Blidh have been recalled from the taxi squad, per CapFriendly. With Jack Studnicka not participating in practice, there could be an opening for one of those two to suit up tomorrow. Meanwhile, Daniel Vladar was re-assigned to the taxi squad with Callum Booth dropping down to the minors in a corresponding move.
- The Calgary Flames have papered Derek Ryan back to the taxi squad according to Ryan Pike of the Sporting News. He has been shuffled back and forth all season to free up cap room and he’ll almost certainly be recalled in advance of Saturday’s game against Montreal.
- The Colorado Avalanche made several moves today according to CapFriendly. Logan O’Connor was recalled on an emergency basis while Matt Calvert was transferred to injured reserve. Meanwhile, Sheldon Dries, Shane Bowers, and Jacob MacDonald were all recalled to the taxi squad.
- Jaret Anderson-Dolan has been moved from the Kings to the taxi squad per a team announcement. Meanwhile, Lias Andersson was also shuffled back to the taxi squad, per CapFriendly. It is the fourth time already this season that Andersson has been sent down though on two of the other three occasions, he was recalled the next day.
- The San Jose Sharks were quite busy today, according to CapFriendly. Kurtis Gabriel and Josef Korenar were recalled to the taxi squad from the AHL while Noah Gregor went from the Sharks to the taxi squad. Meanwhile, Jacob Middleton, John Leonard, Fredrik Handemark, Joel Kellman, Alexei Melnichuk, Nicolas Meloche, Brinson Pasichnuk, and Jeffrey Truchon-Viel were all sent to the minors. The first three were from San Jose and the rest were from the taxi squad.
- After being recalled under an emergency exception yesterday, Christopher Gibson was returned to the Lightning’s taxi squad, per CapFriendly. He has been serving as Tampa Bay’s backup goalie while Curtis McElhinney was on the CPRA list.
- The Toronto Maple Leafs continue their daily cap movement as CapFriendly reports that Jason Spezza and Michael Hutchinson were sent to the taxi squad while Joey Anderson was added to the active roster. Spezza is on a three-game point streak and is expected to be recalled for Saturday’s game against Edmonton.