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Phillips was reassigned to AHL Rockford on Friday.

Phillips has yet to play at the NHL level this season. In a corresponding move, goalie Drew Commesso was called up, suggesting there may be an injury concern in Chicago's crease. Phillips could be back with the NHL club at some point, but the 23-year-old's development is better served by playing in the AHL.

Edvinsson notched an assist and blocked four shots in Thursday's 5-3 win over the Devils.

Edvinsson has three points over seven contests this season. He's exceeded 20 minutes of ice time in four straight games and continues to hold down a top-four role, though he isn't seeing power-play time. The 21-year-old defenseman has added six shots on net, six hits, 18 blocked shots and a plus-1 rating, so he'll carry a little extra value in formats that reward his defensive efforts.

Misyul was assigned to AHL Utica on Friday.

Misyul was called up by New Jersey on Monday, and he recorded a hit, a blocked shot and a minus-1 rating in 12:23 of ice time during Tuesday's loss to the Lightning. He should have more consistent opportunities with the AHL club.

Bean scored a goal on three shots in Thursday's 4-2 loss to the Hurricanes.

The goal was Bean's first of the campaign. The 26-year-old defenseman has played in six of the Flames' first seven games, earning three points, six shots on net, six blocked shots and a plus-2 rating from a third-pairing role. The Calgary native isn't seeing power-play time, and any drop in his play could open the door for Tyson Barrie or Joel Hanley to take his spot in the lineup.

Brannstrom was summoned from AHL Abbotsford on Friday.

Brannstrom was sent to the minors Thursday, and his quick return to the team suggests his demotion was just a cap-saving move. The 25-year-old defenseman has three assists in two appearances with Abbotsford as well as an assist in three outings with Vancouver in 2024-25.

Burns logged an assist and two shots on goal in Thursday's 4-2 win over the Flames.

Burns has maintained his usual top-four role this season, albeit with less power-play time after the Hurricanes brought in Shayne Gostisbehere to quarterback the top unit. The 39-year-old Burns has been less effective -- his helper was his first point through six games, and he's added just 12 shots on net, 11 blocked shots and a minus-1 rating even with the Hurricanes off to a 4-2-0 start. Even in a down year, he had 43 points over 82 regular-season outings in 2023-24, but given his age, the bottom could fall out at any moment, so he's a risky fantasy play.

Kulikov notched an assist, two shots on goal, two hits and two PIM in Thursday's 3-1 win over the Rangers.

Kulikov picked up his second point of the campaign when he helped out on a Sam Bennett tally. The 33-year-old Kulikov has seven shots on net, 21 hits, six blocked shots, four PIM and a minus-1 rating through nine appearances. He's more of a shutdown defenseman and is paired with Niko Mikkola, who plays a similar game. Kulikov could be useful in banger leagues, but he doesn't offer much offense.

Mikkola notched an assist in Thursday's 3-1 win over the Rangers.

Mikkola snapped a three-game point drought with the helper. The 28-year-old defenseman doesn't offer much in the way of offense, but he continues to see top-four minutes on a shutdown pairing with Dmitry Kulikov. Mikkola is at three assists, 11 shots on net, 11 hits, 14 blocked shots, six PIM and a minus-4 rating through nine appearances.

Heiskanen notched a power-play assist in Thursday's 5-2 win over the Bruins.

The helper was Heiskanen's first point in eight games this season. The 25-year-old defenseman becomes the second Stars blueliner to earn a point in 2024-25, though he should find more consistency over time. He's added 18 shots on net, 12 blocked shots and a plus-1 rating while averaging 24:52 of ice time per game.

Hamilton registered a helper on the man advantage in Thursday's 5-3 loss to the Red Wings.

Hamilton banked a secondary assist on Nico Hischier's third-period power-play marker. Hamilton added six shots, two blocks, one hit and a minus-1 rating to go along with a team-high 24:28 of ice time. The right-shot blueliner is currently riding a four-game point streak consisting of one goal and three assists after failing to register a point in his first six outings. Since Luke Hughes made his season debut in Thursday's loss, Hamilton will likely need to produce offense at a consistent pace if he wants to fend off the former for the quarterback role on the No. 1 power-play unit. Hamilton has posted four points (one goal) and a minus-5 rating over 10 games.