NHL Player News

Middleton (upper body) is not in Friday's lineup against Colorado, per the NHL's media site.

Middleton has now missed the last two games, though it appears to be a minor issue considering he was a game-time decision versus the Avalanche. The 28-year-old could return as early as Sunday against Nashville.

Kesselring was called up from AHL Tucson and will play Friday versus Detroit.

Kesselring was briefly sent to the minors in a paper transaction. He has five goals, 14 points, 45 PIM and 72 hits in 46 contests with Arizona in 2023-24.

Dermott (illness) will not suit up Friday against Detroit.

Dermott is considered day-to-day with an illness, so he could return as early as Sunday in Chicago. The 27-year-old hasn't scored a point since Feb. 12, so fantasy managers shouldn't need to track his status.

MacDonald was summoned from AHL San Jose on Friday, per the AHL's transaction list.

MacDonald has four assists in six contests with AHL San Jose in 2023-24. He has also collected six goals and seven points in 22 appearances with the Sharks.

Zellweger was demoted to AHL San Diego and then recalled in a paper move Friday, per the AHL's transaction log.

Zellweger was sent down in order to be eligible for the AHL postseason but was quickly recalled. He has two assists and a plus-3 rating through seven career NHL games.

Lohrei was promoted from AHL Providence on Friday, per the AHL's transaction log.

Lohrei was demoted earlier Friday in a paper transaction. Following Boston's acquisition of Andrew Peeke from Columbus at the trade deadline, Lohrei may see a diminished role down the stretch.

Dermott (undisclosed) has a minor injury, Craig Morgan of PHNX Sports reports.

There's not much information available on what Dermott is dealing with but it sounds like he could be a game-time call for Friday's matchup with Detroit. He has five points in 38 games this season.

Evans was recalled from AHL Coachella Valley on Friday, per the AHL's transaction log.

Evans was demoted and then brought back up as a paper move Friday. He has five assists in 17 games with the Kraken this season.

Guenette was demoted to AHL Belleville on Friday, per the AHL's transaction log.

Guenette has been held without a point through three top-level games this season and is still searching for his first career NHL point. The 22-year-old has five goals and 29 points in 49 AHL appearances this year.

Soderstrom was promoted from AHL Tucson on Friday.

Soderstrom has tallied eight goals and 25 points through 50 AHL appearances this year. The 23-year-old has played just one NHL game this season, but with the Coyotes having traded Matt Dumba and Troy Stetcher before Friday's deadline, Soderstrom could see consistent playing time with the big club for the rest of the year.