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Reaves (upper body) was removed from injured reserve Monday.

Reaves missed San Jose's 4-2 loss to Colorado on Feb. 4 before the Olympic break, but he will be available for Thursday's matchup against Calgary. He has collected three goals, 23 shots on goal, 15 blocked shots, 142 hits and 32 PIM in 46 appearances this season.

Tolopilo was brought up from AHL Abbotsford on Monday under emergency conditions.

Vancouver returned Aku Koskenvuo to the minors in a corresponding move. Tolopilo has a 3-3-1 record with a 3.04 GAA and a .910 save percentage in nine NHL appearances this season.

Koskenvuo was assigned to AHL Abbotsford on Monday.

Koskenvuo was recalled by the Canucks last Tuesday to practice with the NHL club late in the Olympic break, but he'll return to the minors before the team resumes play. Over nine appearances with Abbotsford this year, he's gone 2-5-0 with a 3.20 GAA and .895 save percentage.

Connauton was reassigned to AHL Tucson on Monday.

Connauton hasn't played in an NHL game since 2021-22, when he played in 39 regular-season games for the Panthers and Flyers. The veteran blueliner was on the Mammoth roster during the Olympic break but will now rejoin the Roadrunners. Given his lack of NHL opportunities, Connauton figures to be a non-factor in fantasy contests.

Szuber was assigned to AHL Tucson on Monday.

Szuber practiced with Utah on Sunday after being summoned from the minors. He has notched 10 goals and 24 points in 44 AHL outings this season.

Lucchini agreed to terms on a one-year, two-way contract extension with Nashville on Monday.

Lucchini is having a great season with AHL Milwaukee, racking up 13 goals and 25 helpers in 48 games this year. Given his offensive upside, the Michigan Tech product could see some minutes at the NHL level before the end of the 2025-26 campaign and could be in the mix for an Opening Night roster spot next year.

Greenway (abdomen) is trying a new treatment for his hernia injury, and it's unclear when he will return to the lineup, according to Bill Hoppe of the Olean Times Herald on Wednesday.

Greenway has been in and out of the lineup this campaign after he underwent two surgeries to attempt to solve the problem last season. In 2025-26, he has accounted for one goal, four assists, 29 shots on net, 15 blocked shots and 48 hits across 33 appearances.

Benson (upper body) is not expected to return during the Sabres' three-game road trip, Rachel Lenzi of The Buffalo News reports Monday.

Benson was already ruled out against the Devils on Wednesday, but it seems his absence will linger a little longer. Considering the 20-year-old winger has already missed two games due to his upper-body problem, fantasy managers can likely expect him to be designated for injured reserve prior to Wednesday's contest to clear roster space for the return of Josh Norris (ribs).

Head coach Lindy Ruff said Monday that Norris (ribs) will be available for Wednesday's game against New Jersey, Rachel Lenzi of The Buffalo News reports.

Norris has been sidelined since mid-January due to his rib injury, but he's been cleared to suit up in the Sabres' first game following the Olympic break. Over 19 appearances with Buffalo this year, Norris has racked up six goals, 11 assists, 11 blocked shots and six hits while averaging 15:57 of ice time.

Luukkonen (lower body) will be an option for Wednesday's road game versus the Devils, Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550 reports.

Head coach Lindy Ruff wouldn't go so far as to confirm that Luukkonen will get the starting nod, but he will at least be available to serve as the backup to Alex Lyon if nothing else. In his last 10 appearances, the Finnish backstop is sporting a 6-2-1 record, a 2.73 GAA and a .912 save percentage. The Sabres' upcoming three-game road trip includes a back-to-back, so fantasy managers can expect him to feature sooner rather than later.