NHL Player News

Frederic (lower body) was activated from injured reserve Saturday, per the NHL media site.

Frederic appears ready to return from an 18-game absence and make his Edmonton debut against the Kings on Saturday. He had eight goals, 15 points, 76 shots on net, 155 hits and 44 PIM in 57 games with Boston before being traded to the Oilers on March 4.

Turcotte (upper body) is unlikely to play in Saturday's home matchup with the Oilers, Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site reports.

It'll be the seventh straight game Turcotte's missed as he continues to nurse an upper-body injury. The 24-year-old forward has eight goals and 23 points in a career-high 64 games this season. Turcotte's next chance to suit up will come Monday when the Kings host Seattle.

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

Wiesblatt appeared in one game after he was called up April 3, racking up five hits in 11:18 of ice time. Overall, the 23-year-old winger has one assist in five contests with the Preds this season.

Barkov (upper body) will not play against Ottawa on Saturday but could return by the end of next week, per Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site.

Coach Paul Maurice said Saturday that Barkov could return before Dmitry Kulikov (upper body) but put them on similar timelines. Barkov should be available for the beginning of the playoffs. He has 19 goals and 48 assists in 64 games this season. Due to Barkov's absence, Sam Bennett will take over as the first-line center.

Zibanejad (illness) is expected to play against New Jersey on Saturday, per Vince Z. Mercogliano of USA Today.

Zibanejad won't miss any playing time despite skipping Friday's practice. He has accounted for 16 goals, 51 points and 167 shots on net across 75 appearances this season. Zibanejad has produced only one goal and an assist in his last eight outings.

Rempe (upper body) won't suit up versus New Jersey on Saturday, according to Mollie Walker of the New York Post.

Rempe will miss his fourth straight game. He has two goals, three assists, 63 PIM and 103 hits over 36 NHL games this season. Rempe participated in Friday's practice and could return to the lineup soon.

Sasson was recalled from AHL Abbotsford on Saturday, Jeff Paterson of CanucksArmy.com reports.

Sasson has two goals, four assists and 25 shots on net in 24 NHL games this season. He has 10 goals and 27 points in 39 minor-league appearances this campaign. Sasson could enter the lineup if Nils Aman (undisclosed) sits out Saturday's matchup versus Anaheim.

Minten was recalled from AHL Providence on Saturday, per Scott McLaughlin of WEEI.com.

Minten was part of a package the Bruins received from Toronto at the trade deadline in exchange for Brandon Carlo. Minten exploded for three goals and an assist in his second game with Providence and has seven points in nine games with the AHL Bruins. Boston sent Jeffrey Viel to the minors in a corresponding move. Minten will give the Bruins 13 healthy forwards, and he could enter the lineup as a bottom-six forward or be a healthy scratch against Carolina on Saturday.

Norris (undisclosed) skated on his own Friday, Bill Hoppe of Buffalo Hockey Beat reports.

The Sabres remain hopeful that Norris could be back in the lineup before the end of the regular season. He has missed the last 10 outings due to a mid-body injury and has played only three games in a Buffalo uniform, scoring once and adding an assist since being acquired from Ottawa.

Cizikas scored a goal on two shots in Friday's 3-1 win over the Wild.

Cizikas tied the game at 1-1 just 36 seconds after Mats Zuccarello opened the scoring for the Wild early in the second period. The 34-year-old Cizikas tipped a Noah Dobson shot in for the tally. This was Cizikas' third point in the last five games, and he's up to seven goals, 15 points, 84 shots on net, 197 hits, 45 PIM, 60 blocked shots and a minus-13 rating through 75 outings overall. He continues to fill a bottom-six role.