NHL Player News

Huberdeau (hip) was put on injured reserve Saturday, per the NHL media site.

Huberdeau will undergo season-ending hip surgery in March. He'll conclude the year with 10 goals and 25 points in 50 regular-season appearances. The 32-year-old forward has an eight-year, $84 million contract with a no-movement clause that runs through 2030-31, making it likely he will return to Calgary next season.

Paul (undisclosed) doesn't have a timeline in place for his return to the lineup, per Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times on Wednesday.

Paul hasn't been participating in practices after missing two straight games before the Olympic break. He isn't expected to be available to play next week when Tampa Bay's schedule resumes against Toronto on Wednesday, and it sounds like he will miss additional time afterward. Paul has six goals, 12 points, 48 shots on net and 42 hits in 34 appearances this season.

Zacha (concussion) will return to the lineup Thursday versus Columbus.

Zacha was unable to play for Czechia at the 2026 Winter Olympics after suffering a concussion against Philadelphia on Jan. 29. He will likely center Casey Mittelstadt and Viktor Arvidsson on the second line in his return to action. Zacha has 15 goals and 22 assists in 54 appearances this season, including 15 points on the power play.

Rodrigues (illness) is expected to be back in the lineup Thursday versus Toronto, according to Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site.

Rodrigues missed the final game before the Olympic break due to illness. The 32-year-old forward has 10 goals and 15 assists in 56 contests this season.

Crosby (lower body) will be a game-time decision for Team Canada on Sunday in the gold medal game of the 2026 Winter Olympics versus the United States, according to Michelle Crechiolo of the Penguins' official site.

Crosby skated at a closed practice Saturday. He was injured in quarterfinal action against Czechia on Wednesday and sat out Friday's semifinal matchup against Finland. Crosby has 27 goals and 59 points in 56 games with Pittsburgh this season.

Martin scored two goals and added one assist in WHL Spokane's 6-1 win over Vancouver on Friday.

Martin has earned five points, including four goals, over his last two games. He had been limited to six helpers over the seven contests before that. For the season, the Jets prospect has 18 goals, 36 points and a plus-9 rating over 52 outings. He projects as a bottom-six forward in the professional ranks. However, he has shown some scoring pop that could add a little value if it holds in the long run.

Harrison scored two goals in AHL Providence's 5-2 win over Belleville on Friday.

Harrison has four points over his last five games. The 22-year-old forward has just 16 points over 40 outings this season, one shy of matching his output from 46 regular-season contests in 2024-25. Harrison's offense has been steady from year to year in the AHL, but he's not at a level that would earn him a promotion to Boston.

Dervin scored a goal and added an assist in OHL Kingston's 5-1 win over North Bay on Friday.

Dervin has four multi-point efforts over his last 11 games, totaling four goals and six assists in that span. The Canucks prospect has a total of 13 goals and 21 helpers through 43 outings this season, but he's cooled down after a strong start to the campaign.

Hughes recorded two goals in the United States' 6-2 win over Slovakia in the Olympic semifinals Friday.

Hughes elevated his scoring tally to three goals in the tournament with a pair of second-period goals in this win. Hughes might be playing in a bottom-six role for Team USA, but he has been productive with three goals and three assists so far.

Eichel recorded an even-strength goal and a power-play assist in the United States' 6-2 win over Slovakia in the Olympic semifinals Friday.

Eichel set up Tage Thompson's goal in the first period to give Team USA a 2-0 lead, and his goal in the second period pulled Samuel Hlavaj out of the game for good. Eichel has been productive for Team USA and has six points so far in the Olympics, courtesy of two goals and four helpers.