NHL Player News

Schmidt (illness) is expected to play Friday against Seattle.

Schmidt missed the Jets' 4-3 loss to the Kraken on Tuesday due to the illness. He has a goal, 10 points, 52 hits and 65 blocks in 52 outings in 2023-24. Schmidt is projected to play on the third pairing alongside Dylan Samberg versus the Kraken.

Lohrei was sent down to AHL Providence on Friday, per PuckPedia.

Lohrei has played in 36 games with the Bruins this year, recording four goals and seven assists. This is almost certainly a paper move to make Lohrei eligible for the AHL playoffs, so look for him to be recalled before slotting into a second-pairing role against Pittsburgh on Saturday.

Miller was acquired by Winnipeg from New Jersey in exchange for a 2024 sixth-round selection Friday, per Darren Dreger of TSN.

Miller has four goals, eight points, 79 hits and 33 blocks in 41 outings in 2023-24. He'll probably serve primarily on the third pairing with Winnipeg, though Miller might also spend some time as a healthy scratch.

Struble was sent down to the AHL on Friday.

Struble has played 41 games for Montreal this season, registering three goals and four assists. He was likely only sent down to become eligible for the AHL playoffs, so look for Struble to rejoin the big club ahead of Saturday's game versus Toronto.

Clague was recalled from AHL Rochester on Friday.

Clague has three goals, 23 points and 52 PIM in 42 contests with Rochester in 2023-24. He's also appeared in two games with Buffalo this season, recording an assist and two PIM in that span.

Forbort (undisclosed) will be placed on long-term injured reserve Friday, per Matt Porter of The Boston Globe.

Forbort is not expected to return this season, according to Conor Ryan of The Boston Globe. Forbort will probably conclude the 2023-24 campaign with four assists, 68 hits and 65 blocks in 35 appearances.

Evans was assigned to AHL Coachella Valley on Friday, per Emerald City Hockey.

Evans was demoted in a paper move in order to become eligible for the AHL playoffs, but he'll likely still play for the Kraken against Winnipeg on Friday. The 22-year-old has played 17 games for Seattle this season, registering five assists and 26 hits over that span.

Kesselring was sent down to AHL Tucson on Friday, per Craig Morgan of PHNX Sports.

Kesselring was sent down in order to become eligible for the AHL playoffs. The 24-year-old has had a solid season in Arizona, logging five goals and nine assists in 46 games played. He should be right back with the Coyotes ahead of Friday night's game versus Detroit, as he's been playing on the second defensive pairing with Juuso Valimaki lately.

Dumba, along with a 2025 seventh-round pick, was traded to Tampa Bay from Arizona in exchange for a fifth-round pick in 2027 on Friday, according to Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic.

Dumba will likely see bottom-pairing usage with the Lightning, adding some grit to the team's blue line. Dumba had four goals, six assists, 150 hits and 84 blocked shots in 58 games for the Coyotes before the trade.

Crevier was reassigned to AHL Rockford on Friday, Ben Pope of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

The move was made to make Crevier eligible for the AHL playoffs, giving the young defenseman extra playing time once the NHL season is over. Crevier is expected to be recalled ahead of Saturday's game in Washington. He has three assists in 24 NHL games this season.