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Brind'Amour was sent to AHL Chicago on Wednesday.

Brind'Amour got into Carolina's final four regular-season games of 2025-26 as part of the Hurricanes' strategy of resting veterans ahead of the playoffs. The 26-year-old finished that NHL stint with no points, a minus-2 rating, two PIM, two shots and five hits while averaging 15:01 of ice time. He'll rejoin the Wolves, who have punched their ticket for the Calder Cup Playoffs. Brind'Amour has 16 goals and 34 points in 66 outings with AHL Chicago this season.

Nystrom was reassigned to AHL Chicago on Wednesday.

Nystrom suited up in 38 regular-season games for the Hurricanes in 2025-26, recording one goal, nine assists and 10 hits while averaging 15:11 of ice time. With Nystrom heading back to the minors, Carolina should be at full strength heading into Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Legault was assigned to AHL Chicago on Wednesday.

Legault averaged 16:20 of ice time across four appearances with the Hurricanes down the stretch. He didn't post a point while collecting five PIM, four hits and four blocked shots. He'll head back to the minors now that the Hurricanes' regular season has concluded, and he should see some playing time for the Wolves before competing in the Calder Cup Playoffs.

Seeley was reassigned to AHL Chicago on Wednesday.

Seeley made his NHL debut Tuesday. He didn't record a point or a shot, but he was credited with two blocks across 15:12 of ice time in a 2-1 win over the Islanders. The 23-year-old defenseman has 10 goals and 22 points in 67 AHL appearances with Chicago this campaign. He'll reunite with the Wolves as they gear up for the Calder Cup Playoffs.

Protas was loaned to AHL Hershey on Wednesday.

Protas got his first taste of NHL action down the stretch, recording a goal, three assists, two blocked shots and two PIM while averaging 15:54 of ice time over four appearances. Following his successful stint with the Capitals, he should be in the mix for a roster spot going into the 2026-27 campaign. He has compiled 28 goals and 62 points in 66 AHL outings this season.

Miroshnichenko was demoted to AHL Hershey on Wednesday.

Miroshnichenko has logged 38 games for the Bears this season, in which he has notched 12 goals and 19 assists. In his limited NHL action (13 games), the 22-year-old winger showed flashes of his offensive upside, producing two goals and one assist. He'll look to cement himself as a full-time NHL option during training camp in the fall.

Halverson was called up from AHL Syracuse on Wednesday.

Halverson has a 2.39 GAA and a .906 save percentage in 42 outings with AHL Syracuse in 2025-26. He's also appeared in one game for Tampa Bay this season, but he logged just 0:06 of ice time in that Dec. 13 outing against the Islanders, and he didn't face a shot. Jonas Johansson missed Monday's game against Detroit due to an undisclosed injury, prompting Tampa Bay to dress emergency backup goaltender Kyle Konin. Halverson's promotion suggests Johansson could be unavailable again. It's also possible that Johansson is healthy, and Halverson is up to allow Andrei Vasilevskiy to take the Lightning's regular-season finale against New York off as a healthy scratch ahead of the playoffs.

Stevenson was loaned to AHL Hershey on Wednesday.

Stevenson drew the road start in Tuesday's regular-season finale against Columbus, and he turned aside 27 of 28 shots en route to a 2-1 victory. He should continue to see playing time in the AHL to close out the year now that Washington's regular season has concluded.

Palmieri (knee) told reporters Wednesday that he should be ready to go for the start of training camp, Stefen Rosner of NHL.com reports.

Palmieri suffered a torn ACL back in November but appears to be on track in his recovery. Prior to getting hurt, the veteran winger logged 25 games for the Isles in which he notched six goals and 12 assists, including five power-play points. Palmieri will head into 2026-27 in the last season of a two-year deal he signed with the club in May of 2025 and could be entering the final season of his NHL career.

McDonald notched an assist, four PIM, five hits and a plus-3 rating in Tuesday's 4-2 win over the Canadiens.

McDonald made his NHL debut Tuesday and looked good, making an impact in multiple areas during his 15:11 of ice time. The 23-year-old defenseman figures to head back to AHL Lehigh Valley as the minor-league team makes a late push for a playoff spot. If that falls short, he'll likely be among the Flyers' Black Aces during their NHL playoff run.