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Tucker (upper body) will not play versus Chicago on Saturday, Lou Korac of NHL.com reports.

Tucker has missed the last two games and with the Blues off until Feb. 22 after Saturday's tilt, it makes sense to give the defenseman the extra time off. Tucker has two goals and four points over 19 contests this season.

Hatakka (shoulder) was placed on waivers by the Devils on Friday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.

Hatakka has been out with a shoulder injury suffered during the preseason but appears ready to play. Even prior to getting hurt, the young blueliner was likely to start the season in the minors with AHL Utica. Last year, in 48 games for the Comets, Hatakka generated five goals and 15 assists. Once he gets his legs back under him, the Finn should be on the short list of potential call-ups for the rest of the year.

Spurgeon logged an assist and two shots on goal in Thursday's 2-1 win over the Hurricanes.

Spurgeon continues to look good in a second-pairing role since his return from a lower-body injury. He's earned five points over eight contests since rejoining the lineup. For the season, the 35-year-old defenseman has 18 points, 71 shots on net, 68 blocked shots, 31 hits and a plus-4 rating over 40 outings. He won't add a lot of physicality, but his offense makes him a solid depth blueliner in fantasy.

Bogosian earned an assist, three hits and two PIM in Thursday's 2-1 win over the Hurricanes.

Bogosian has just two helpers over his last 11 games. The 34-year-old filled a larger role while the Wild were dealing with numerous injuries on defense, but the team is at full health on the blue line again, leaving Bogosian to play on the third pairing. The veteran has 12 points, 58 shots on net, 59 hits, 61 blocked shots, 33 PIM and an even plus-minus rating over 55 appearances this season.

Brodin logged an assist in Thursday's 2-1 win over the Hurricanes.

This was Brodin's second game back from a lower-body injury that cost him 12 contests. The Wild have been cautious with the 31-year-old blueliner -- he is averaging 22:56 of ice time this season, but he hasn't broken 19 minutes in either of his two appearances since returning to action. Brodin has 17 points, 54 shots on net, 69 blocked shots and a plus-11 rating through 33 outings. With both of Brock Faber and Jared Spurgeon healthy, it's unlikely Brodin will see much power-play time.

Harris provided an assist and two hits in Thursday's 3-2 overtime loss to Utah.

Since earning an assist Jan. 4 versus the Blues, Harris has been scratched in 11 of 15 contests. The 24-year-old defenseman has been unable to claim a regular role in the Blue Jackets' lineup, though he often plays when they suit up with seven blueliners. Harris is at four points, 13 shots on net, 19 hits, 32 blocked shots and a minus-4 rating over 28 appearances.

Provorov scored a shorthanded goal on two shots and blocked five shots in Thursday's 3-2 overtime loss to Utah.

Provorov is on a tear to open February, scoring in three straight games while adding an assist, nine shots and 12 blocks. The 28-year-old's tally Thursday was the first shortie of his career, though he also has seven shorthanded assists to his name. He's up to six goals, 25 points (three on the power play, three shorthanded), 67 shots on net, 88 blocks and a plus-4 rating across 55 appearances in 2024-25.

Maatta scored a goal and blocked two shots in Thursday's 3-2 overtime win over the Blue Jackets.

Maatta put a puck toward the net and it took a deflection in for his second goal of the campaign. The 30-year-old blueliner has earned four points across his last nine outings, though his role has shrunk a bit with Utah's blue line at its healthiest since early in the season. The Finn has 12 points, 49 shots on net, 102 blocked shots and a plus-6 rating over 51 appearances between Utah and Detroit this season.

McNabb notched an assist, three blocked shots and a plus-2 rating in Thursday's 3-1 win over the Devils.

McNabb has earned five points over his last nine outings, and he's gone 14 contests without taking a minus rating. The 34-year-old is playing solid defense and continues to mesh well with Shea Theodore in a top-four role. McNabb is at 12 points, 70 shots on net, a plus-31 rating, 95 hits and 122 blocked shots through 55 appearances, offering a path to fantasy relevance in deep formats that reward non-scoring production.

Whitecloud produced an assist, two shots on goal and three hits in Wednesday's 3-1 win over the Devils.

Whitecloud snapped an 11-game point drought when he helped out on Jack Eichel's third-period tally. A couple of slumps from blueliners have caused the Golden Knights to shuffle their pairings -- Whitecloud and Noah Hanifin were both able to end droughts in this contest while playing together on the third pairing. Whitecloud has minimal scoring upside with eight points, 50 shots on net, 67 hits, 67 blocked shots and a minus-1 rating over 48 appearances this season.