NHL Player News

Lettieri was recalled from AHL Providence on Friday.

Lettieri was sent down in a paper move for AHL playoff eligibility earlier in the day. He is likely to fill a bottom-six role Saturday versus the Lightning.

Minten was traded to the Bruins from the Maple Leafs, along with a conditional 2026 first-round pick and a 2025 fourth-round pick, in exchange for Brandon Carlo on Friday, per NHL.com.

Minten highlights the return for Boston in the intra-division deal. The 20-year-old center has logged four points over 19 NHL appearances across the last two seasons. He's a physical player who will likely slot into a middle-six role eventually, but for now, it's expected he'll be with AHL Providence to close out 2024-25.

Dunne was recalled by Buffalo on an emergency basis Friday.

Jordan Greenwayand Jack Quinn are both questionable for Saturday's clash against Florida due to illness, and the Sabres could also be without Jason Zucker (lower body), so Dunne might be needed. He has eight goals, 24 points and 44 PIM over 54 appearances with AHL Rochester in 2024-25.

Kurashev (hand) was activated off injured reserve, setting the stage for him to play Friday versus Utah, per Ben Pope of the Chicago Sun-Times.

Kurashev has six goals and 10 points over 42 outings in 2024-25. He missed three straight games due to the injury. Kurashev will likely serve in a middle-six capacity in his return.

Wiesblatt was reassigned to AHL Milwaukee on Friday, Brooks Bratten of the Predators' official site reports.

Wiesblatt earned his first career helper in Thursday's 5-3 win over the Kraken. The 22-year-old may just be getting involved in a paper move for AHL playoff eligibility. He should see some time with the Predators over the remainder of the campaign before challenging for a full-time role in the fall.

Lucchini was reassigned to AHL Milwaukee on Friday, according to Brooks Bratten of the Predators' official site.

Lucchini has no points, two PIM and two hits over three appearances with Nashville in 2024-25. The 29-year-old also has 14 goals and 29 points across 53 outings with Milwaukee.

Dewar and Conor Timmins were traded to the Penguins from the Maple Leafs on Friday in exchange for a 2025 fifth-round pick, Matt Vensel of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Due to shoulder and upper-body injuries at various times this season, Dewar was limited to three points over 31 outings with the Maple Leafs. He'll get a fresh start after being traded at the deadline for the second year in a row. He's a physical forward with limited scoring upside, so he'll likely slot into a bottom-six role once he makes his Penguins debut.

McLaughlin was acquired by New Jersey from Boston on Friday in exchange for Daniil Misyul.

McLaughlin has two goals in 12 outings with Boston in 2024-25. He also has five goals and 14 points in 34 appearances with AHL Providence. McLaughlin is expected to report to AHL Utica.

Abols was recalled from AHL Lehigh Valley on Friday.

Abols was sent to the minors in early February, but he'll rejoin the Flyers following Friday's trade deadline and will be available for Saturday's matchup against Seattle. Over nine appearances with the Flyers this year, he's recorded a goal, an assist, 10 hits and six blocked shots while averaging 10:19 of ice time.

Jankowski was acquired by Carolina from Nashville on Friday in exchange for a 2026 fifth-round pick, according to Brooks Bratten of the Predators' official site.

Jankowski has four goals, nine points, 15 PIM, 23 hits and 20 blocks in 41 appearances with Nashville in 2024-25. He gives Carolina another veteran option for its bottom six, but it wouldn't be shocking if he is also a healthy scratch on occasion.