NHL Player News

Manson (lower body) is expected to play Wednesday versus the Red Wings, per the NHL media site.

With Wednesday's trade of Bowen Byram to Buffalo, the Avalanche have only six defensemen available due to Sean Walker being en route to joining the team following a separate trade with the Flyers, so Manson looks set to play whether he's 100 percent or not. He should feature in a bottom-four role after missing Monday's win over Chicago with the lower-body issue.

Moverare signed a two-year, $1.55 million contract with the Kings on Wednesday.

Moverare was just put on waivers Wednesday, and he'll head to AHL Ontario if he clears. The new contract is another league-minimum deal to help the Kings bolster their defensive depth.

Miromanov was traded from the Golden Knights to the Flames on Wednesday along with a first-round pick and a conditional third-round pick in exchange for Noah Hanifin in a three-team deal that also involved the Flyers, Darren Dreger of TSN reports.

Miromanov looked to be getting pinched out of the Golden Knights' plans on defense with the acquisition of Hanifin, so this move gives the 26-year-old Russian a fresh start. Miromanov has played in 29 career games, compiling seven points, 43 shots on net, 24 blocked shots and a minus-8 rating over the last three seasons. He could get a look in a bottom-six role once he reports to Calgary.

Friedman was a healthy scratch during Tuesday's win over the Kings.

Injuries to the Canucks' blue line resulted in Friedman seeing game action after being scratched for eight straight contests. The return of Carson Soucy (hand) likely means Friedman will be right back to the press box against Vegas on Thursday. Friedman has one point in 21 games this year.

Bjornfot (undisclosed) was activated from long-term injured reserve Wednesday, per CapFriendly.

Bjornfot was recalled from his conditioning loan in the AHL on Saturday. There's no immediate path for playing time for Bjornfot, especially since the Golden Knights acquired Noah Hanifin from the Flames on Wednesday to strengthen their defense.

Hanifin was traded from the Flames to the Golden Knights on Wednesday, Chris Johnston of The Athletic reports.

Per Darren Dreger of TSN, Daniil Miromanov, a first-round pick and a conditional-third round pick will be going to Calgary as part of a three-team deal that will also involve salary retention by the Flyers to make the math work for Vegas. Hanifin represents an upgrade for the Golden Knights' defense. He's racked up 35 points, 123 shots on net, 89 blocked shots and a plus-13 rating over 61 contests with the Flames this season. Hanifin will likely slot into a top-four spot vacated by Alec Martinez (undisclosed), who was placed on injured reserve Wednesday. Per Dreger, the Golden Knights are also working on a contract extension for Hanifin, who is currently set for unrestricted free agency this summer.

McCabe (illness) won't play Wednesday versus the Sabres.

There is an illness going around the Maple Leafs' room, and it will cost McCabe at least one game. William Lagesson will likely enter the lineup on the third pairing versus Buffalo. McCabe should be considered day-to-day ahead of Thursday's game in Boston.

Emberson (lower body) is likely at least two weeks away from returning, Max Miller of The Hockey News reports Wednesday.

Emberson has a goal, 10 points, 94 hits and 46 blocks in 30 contests this season. He was injured last Thursday and is on injured reserve. Once Emberson is ready to return, he might serve in a top-four capacity but is unlikely to receive much power-play ice time.

Although there's no specific timetable for Hamonic's return, his lower-body injury isn't believed to be serious, GM Steve Staios told TSN 1200 Ottawa on Wednesday.

Hamonic has two goals, six points, 40 PIM, 52 hits and 74 blocks in 47 contests this season. He was last in the lineup Feb. 27. When Hamonic is ready to return, he will likely serve on the third pairing.

Seeler (lower body) agreed to terms on a four-year, $10.8 million contract extension with Philadelphia on Wednesday, Darren Dreger of TSN reports.

Seeler was the subject of some trade rumors leading up to Friday's deadline but that was before the club shipped Sean Walker off to Colorado on Wednesday. With an extension in place, the 30-year-old Seeler figures to remain with the Flyers for the long haul. Currently dealing with a lower-body injury, Seeler will be unavailable for at least the next two games but isn't expected to be out long term.