There has been plenty of roster movement between NHL teams and the taxi squad on a daily basis this season. Although some major names may be highlighted in separate articles, this is where you’ll find the majority of that shuffle news each day:
West Division
- With Jonathan Quick battling injury and Calvin Petersen landing on the CPRA list, the Los Angeles Kings have been forced to recall Troy Grosenick from the taxi squad and Matt Villalta from the AHL’s Ontario Reign to take over in net. Grosenick is expected to make his first NHL start since 2014 on Wednesday night. Rookie defenseman Tobias Bjornfot has also been promoted from the taxi squad and should play tonight.
North Division
- The Edmonton Oilers have recalled Patrick Russell from the taxi squad, moving Evan Bouchard back to it in his place. William Lagesson has also been activated off injured reserve, while Kyle Turris–who remains in the NHL’s COVID Protocol–has been designated as non-roster.
Central Division
- The Detroit Red Wings have moved Alex Biega to the taxi squad, where he has spent most of the season. The 32-year-old defenseman has played just three games for the team this season, averaging fewer than 12 minutes a night.
- The Dallas Stars have recalled Colton Point from the AHL, sending Landon Bow back in his place. Rhett Gardner has been moved to the taxi squad. The Texas Stars have a four-game homestand coming up starting on Friday and they will likely use it to get some action for both goaltenders.
East Division
- The Pittsburgh Penguins have re-assigned Josh Currie to the AHL, where he is actually serving as captain this season. While he has just 22 games of NHL experience, Currie has been excellent in the minor leagues, scoring 106 goals in his 301-game AHL career.
- After being up with the New Jersey Devils for just one day, Ben Street has been returned to the AHL. The 34-year-old veteran has 11 points in 10 games with Binghamton this season and is one of their most important forwards. The team has also assigned Michael McLeod to the taxi squad, brought up Joshua Jacobs and Nicholas Merkley from Binghamton, and sent Connor Carrick and Brett Seney back in their place.
- The New York Islanders have moved Jakub Skarek to the AHL for the day in order to get him some game action, and, according to Arthur Staple of The Athletic, are expected to recall him back to the taxi squad afterward.
This page will be updated throughout the day.