NHL Player News

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.

Moore logged two assists, two shots on goal and a plus-2 rating in Friday's 5-3 loss to the Capitals.

Moore checked off multiple milestones with his first multi-point effort and first helpers in his third NHL game. He's added four shots on net, one hit, one blocked shot and an even plus-minus rating since making his debut March 30 versus Utah after signing his entry-level deal following the conclusion of his collegiate season with the University of Minnesota. Moore is filling a third-line role for now, and while he has significant long-term upside, fantasy managers in redraft formats can likely find more established depth options.

Kurashev scored a goal in Friday's 5-3 loss to the Capitals.

Kurashev put the Blackhawks ahead 3-2 in the second period, but the lead didn't last. He was in the lineup for just the fifth time since the start of March, though he's earned three points in that span. The 25-year-old will likely compete with Lukas Reichel for playing time for the rest of the season. Kurashev has 13 points, 52 shots on net, 30 hits and a minus-27 rating through 47 appearances in a disappointing follow-up to his 54-point breakout from 2023-24.

Nazar scored a goal on three shots, dished an assist and added two PIM in Friday's 5-3 loss to the Capitals.

Nazar helped out on a Tyler Bertuzzi goal in the first period before scoring one of his own in the second. The 21-year-old Nazar has two goals and two assists over his last five contests as he continues to show a little of his potential in his rookie year. Overall, he's produced eight goals, 20 points, 77 shots on net and a minus-12 rating across 47 appearances.

McMichael logged an assist and four shots on goal in Friday's 5-3 win over the Blackhawks.

McMichael snapped a five-game point drought with the helper. The 24-year-old forward has found himself on the fourth line recently, as the Capitals are easing Ryan Leonard in with top-six usage at even strength. McMichael's usage in reality is more versatile, especially thanks to his power-play role. He's faded a little bit late in the campaign but still has 55 points (25 goals, 30 assists), 167 shots on net, 38 hits, 33 blocked shots, 47 PIM and a plus-25 rating over 76 contests. He could get back into the top six if Aliaksei Protas (foot) is unable to play Sunday against the Islanders.

Strome scored a power-play goal and dished an assist in Friday's 5-3 win over the Blackhawks.

Strome has two goals and five assists over his last four contests, including one power-play point in each of those games. This effort got him to the 25-goal and 50-assist marks, further improving his career-high point total to 75. He's earned 30 of those points with the man advantage while adding 132 shots on net, 52 blocked shots and a plus-5 rating across 76 appearances.

Robidas logged an assist in Friday's 5-3 loss to the Red Wings.

This was Robidas' NHL debut, and he set up an Eric Robinson tally in the second period for his first point. The 22-year-old Robidas was drafted in the fifth round in 2021 and signed his entry-level deal in May of 2023, so he's taken his time to develop to get to this level. This stint in the NHL is likely to be temporary, and he'll be limited to bottom-six minutes until one of Jordan Staal (lower body) or Andrei Svechnikov (undisclosed) is able to return. Robidas had 48 points in 65 games with AHL Chicago prior to his call-up Thursday.