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Hanley was placed on waivers Monday, Stars radio analyst Bruce LeVine reports.

Hanley has been a healthy scratch for half of Dallas' 16 games since Jan. 25, so this move doesn't come as a surprise. Look for the 32-year-old defender, who's picked up just three assists through 32 top-level appearances this year, to head to AHL Texas if he passes through waivers unclaimed.

Irwin was reassigned to AHL Abbotsford on Monday.

Although Irwin will head to the minors for now, it wouldn't be surprising to see him right back with the big club ahead of Tuesday's game against LA. Irwin has yet to appear in an NHL contest this season.

Valimaki notched an assist and two hits in Sunday's 5-2 win over the Capitals on Sunday.

Valimaki has a helper in three of his last five games. The 25-year-old defenseman is starting to find his way on offense again, but he remains in a bottom-four role with virtually no power-play time. He's produced 13 points, 42 shots on net, 44 hits, 49 blocked shots and a minus-2 rating over 47 outings this season.

Manson (lower body) is not expected to play Monday against Chicago, Meghan Angley of DNVR Avalanche reports.

Manson has picked up six goals, 18 points, 58 PIM, 85 shots on net, 84 blocked shots and 166 hits over 57 games this season. Caleb Jones is projected to fill in against his former team due to Manson's absence.

Durzi logged a power-play assist, five shots on goal, two blocked shots and a plus-2 rating in Sunday's 5-2 win over the Capitals.

Durzi has four helpers over his last seven games, and they've all been on the power play. The defenseman's last even-strength point was a goal against the Lightning on Jan. 25. Still, some offense is better than none, especially for a top-four blueliner. Durzi has 32 points (14 on the power play), 100 shots on net, 122 blocked shots and 51 PIM over 55 appearances.

Kesselring scored a goal, went plus-2 and added four PIM in Sunday's 5-2 win over the Capitals.

The goal was Kesselring's first since Dec. 27. The 24-year-old blueliner hasn't been very consistent on offense, chipping in three points over his last 13 outings. He's at 14 points, 46 shots on net, 45 PIM, 68 hits and 32 blocked shots through 44 appearances, primarily in a bottom-four role.

Grzelcyk (undisclosed) will return to action Monday against Toronto.

Grzelcyk is expected to be back alongside Charlie McAvoy on Monday after sitting out Saturday's 5-1 loss to the Islanders. The 30-year-old Grzelcyk has two goals, six assists, 50 shots on net and 52 blocked shots in 46 appearances this season. He will replace Derek Forbort in Monday's lineup.

Lyubushkin (head) is expected to play Monday against Boston, Mark Masters of TSN reports.

The 29-year-old Russian exited Saturday's win over the Rangers in the second period after absorbing a heavy hit from New York's Matt Rempe, but it appears Lyubushkin has already shaken off his issue. Lyubushkin, who's picked up four helpers and 116 blocks through 56 games between the Ducks and the Maple Leafs this season, is expected to skate alongside Morgan Rielly in the top four versus the Bruins.

Bolduc was recalled Monday from his conditioning stint with AHL Bridgeport, per Stefen Rosner of NHL.com.

Bolduc potted one goal in five minor-league outings during his conditioning assignment. He has three points, 29 shots on goal, 36 blocked shots and 43 hits across 33 NHL appearances this season.

Ekholm notched an assist, two shots on goal, three hits and a plus-3 rating in Sunday's 6-1 win over the Penguins.

Ekholm has seven assists over his last nine contests. The defenseman's latest contribution was a secondary helper on Connor McDavid's third-period tally. Ekholm has 26 points, 117 shots on net, 109 hits, 69 blocked shots, 35 PIM and a plus-25 rating through 58 appearances this season. He's on pace to exceed 30 points for the sixth time in the last seven campaigns.