It’s a busy night in the NHL with ten games on the schedule, including Seth Jones facing his old team in Chicago. The Blue Jackets are in town to take on the Blackhawks in a battle of two teams both struggling to find their way after serious offseason changes. In the west, an important matchup between the Anaheim Ducks and Edmonton Oilers is set that could have playoff implications down the road. The two teams are currently tied at 55 points, though the Ducks have played three more games. As they and others prepare, we’ll keep track of all the minor league shuffling.
Atlantic Division
- The Montreal Canadiens have assigned Michael McNiven back to the AHL, as Sam Montembeault and Andrew Hammond will carry the load for the time being. The 24-year-old McNiven made his NHL debut this season but allowed three goals on seven shots in a period of action. He’ll return to Laval, where he has an .876 save percentage in 2021-22.
- The Florida Panthers have loaned Chase Priskie to the AHL, just two days after hitting injured reserve. It’s not clear if that means he’s ready to get back on the ice.
- With Urho Vaakanainen back from injured reserve, the Boston Bruins have sent Jack Ahcan to the AHL. Vaakanainen hasn’t played in more than two weeks, since leaving the game against the Seattle Kraken on February 1.
Metropolitan Division
- The New Jersey Devils have made a goaltending swap, sending Nico Daws down and recalling Akira Schmid from the AHL. Daws stopped both shots he faced earlier this week in relief of Jon Gillies but with the Devils off until February 24, he’ll get back into some more game action in the minor leagues.
Central Division
Pacific Division
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