NHL Player News

Clarke was sent down to AHL Ontario on Friday.

Time will tell if this is a paper move, but Clarke's ice time has been dropping and the Kings can't afford any passengers in the playoff race. The 22-year-old has also gone seven games without a point at the NHL level and could benefit from regaining confidence in the AHL. He has 25 points over 56 appearances at the NHL level.

Mateychuk was called up from AHL Cleveland on Friday.

Mateychuk will be eligible for the AHL playoffs after a pair of paper moves got him down to the AHL and back to the NHL on Friday. The 20-year-old figures to close out 2024-25 with the big club, where he has five points over his first 25 appearances.

Thrun (upper body) was activated from injured reserve Friday.

Thrun should be ready to play Saturday versus the Islanders. This move also indicates that Jimmy Schuldt's demotion Friday is likely to last, as the Sharks won't need an extra defenseman until another injury arises.

Del Mastro was called up from AHL Rockford on Friday.

As expected, Del Mastro is back with the big club in time for Friday's game versus Utah. He's expected to play on the second pairing and should see steady NHL action through the end of the season.

Stillman was assigned to AHL Chicago on Friday.

This move indicates the facial injury Stillman suffered Thursday is not serious, and it also preserves the 26-year-old's playoff eligibility for the Wolves. If the Hurricanes want him back for defensive depth in the NHL, he could be called up again prior to Sunday's game versus the Jets after clearing waivers Friday.

Mitchell was called up from AHL Providence on Friday.

Mitchell is set to fill a third-pairing role during the ongoing absence of Charlie McAvoy (shoulder). The 26-year-old Mitchell was assigned to AHL earlier Friday to maintain playoff eligibility in that league.

Shea signed a one-year, $900,000 contract extension with the Penguins on Friday.

Shea had a rough start to the campaign, but his play has really come around in recent weeks. He has three points over six contests since play resumed after the 4 Nations Face-Off, and he's moved up into a top-four role. Shea still doesn't have a lot of fantasy value, but he has secured his spot with the Penguins through the 2025-26 campaign.

Hamilton (lower body) will miss an extended period of time, James Nichols of New Jersey Hockey Now reports Friday.

Hamilton sustained the injury during Tuesday's 4-3 loss to Dallas. He has nine goals and 40 points in 63 appearances in 2024-25. Luke Hughes is likely to serve on the first power-play unit while Hamilton is absent.

Mancini was sent down to AHL Abbotsford to retain AHL playoff eligibility Friday.

Mancini quickly returned to the NHL roster, per the NHL media site, and he may be in the lineup Friday versus the Wild. If the Canucks miss the postseason, Mancini could see more playing time with the minor-league club, which is contending for a spot in the AHL playoffs.

Siegenthaler (lower body) won't play before the end of the regular season, per James Nichols of New Jersey Hockey Now.

Siegenthaler hasn't been in the lineup since Feb. 4 due to the injury. He'll complete 2024-25 with two goals, nine points, 44 PIM, 75 hits and 92 blocks over 55 appearances. It's not clear if there's any hope of Siegenthaler playing in the postseason should the Devils make it that far.