NHL Player News

Chabot is expected to miss Thursday's game against LA because of a lower-body injury, TSN 1200 Ottawa reports.

Chabot logged 24:26 of ice time in Wednesday's 2-1 loss to Anaheim, but it appears he aggravated a previous injury in the process, according to Ian Mendes of The Athletic. The 27-year-old defenseman has six goals, 22 points, 31 hits and 75 blocks in 38 contests this season. Due to Chabot being unavailable, Maxence Guenette might draw into the lineup versus the Kings.

DeAngelo was placed on waivers Thursday, per Chris Johnston of The Athletic.

DeAngelo's placement on waivers may simply be the result of Carolina seeking additional roster flexibility ahead of Friday's trade deadline, so it wouldn't be surprising to see him stick with the Hurricanes rather than head to the AHL in the event he goes unclaimed on the wire. DeAngelo, who's been a healthy scratch for three straight games, has been limited to 10 points through 27 appearances with Carolina this year.

Moverare, who cleared waivers Thursday, is still with the team and will suit up against the Senators, Russell Morgan of Hockey Royalty reports.

Moverare's demotion to the minors will have to wait at least one more day after Jaret Anderson-Dolan was claimed off waivers by the Predators. For his part, Moverare's minutes are likely to be minimal, with the Kings rolling with seven defensemen Thursday.

Zaitsev (knee) might be available to return for Saturday's game versus Washington, per Ben Pope of the Chicago Sun-Times.

Zaitsev, who last played Jan. 16, has two goals, seven points, 55 hits and 52 blocks in 26 contests this season. If Zaitsev draws into the lineup Saturday, then Isaak Phillips might serve as a healthy scratch.

Bjornfot was put on waivers Thursday, according to Chris Johnston of The Athletic.

Bjornfot, who was activated from long-term injured reserve Wednesday after recovering from an undisclosed issue, has no points, two hits and five blocks in three games between LA and Vegas this season. If he clears waivers, Bjornfot will presumably be sent to AHL Henderson. The Golden Knights can afford to send him to the minors after acquiring Noah Hanifin from Calgary on Wednesday.

Lagesson was placed on waivers by Toronto on Thursday, Chris Johnston of The Athletic reports.

Lagesson could still be in action versus the Bruins on Thursday unless Jake McCabe (illness) is cleared to play, so a demotion to the minors may have to wait until Friday. Once the newly acquired Joel Edmundson can get onto the ice with Toronto, Lagesson's services will likely no longer be needed at the NHL level.

Oesterle was placed on waivers by the Flames on Thursday, Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet 960 The Fan reports.

Oesterle's waiver designation likely means he will be the odd man out once Daniil Miromanov can join the team. The 31-year-old Oesterle was in the lineup versus Seattle on Monday, registering two hits and one block in 14:07 of ice time, and he could still suit up in Thursday's clash with Tampa Bay, though Dennis Gilbert will also be an option.

Miromanov (not injury related) is currently traveling to Calgary and won't be available against the Lightning on Thursday, but he could make his Flames debut Saturday against the Panthers, Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet 960 The Fan reports.

Miromanov was traded from Vegas to Calgary in the deal that saw Noah Hanifin head to the Golden Knights on Wednesday night. Miromanov, who went scoreless through four appearances with Vegas before the trade, will likely see bottom-four minutes with the Flames down the stretch.

Stecher, along with a seventh-round pick, was acquired by Edmonton from Arizona in exchange for a fourth-round selection Thursday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.

Stecher will provide the Oilers with a quality seventh defenseman, something they haven't had for much of the season. In terms of fantasy production, Stecher has just five points in 47 games while adding 52 hits and 67 blocks, so he won't offer much.

Dumba (not injury related) may not play Thursday against Minnesota, Craig Morgan of PHNX Sports reports.

Dumba has been linked to a possible trade, so it's possible he'll be moved before before puck drop against the Wild. Otherwise, he could be held out as a precaution. The 29-year-old blueliner has managed just one point in his last seven contests during which he generated a mere six shots. As such, fantasy players probably shouldn't be expecting him to produce offensively even if he winds up elsewhere via a trade.