NHL Hockey Player News

Murray appeared in only one game for the Sabres and played 10:47 TOI but will return to Rochester (AHL) as Alex Tuch (lower body) returns from the Injured Reserve. The 25-year-old defensemen returns to the AHL, where he had two goals, five assist, 11 PIMs and a -7 plus/minus in 12 games prior to his promotion.

MacEachern had four goals, 12 points, eight PIMs and a -4 plus/minus in 22 games with Springfield (AHL) this season and has earned his first call-up to St. Louis on Wednesday. The 29-year-old forward did not appear in any regular season NHL games in 2022-23 but did appear in eight games in the playoffs with Carolina, picking up a goal and an assist to go along with his +4 plus/minus.

Lettieri had four goals, eight point and four PIMs in 10 games with Iowa (AHL) and has been called up back to Minnesota where he has spent most of this season. The 28-year-old is in his sixth NHL season and has two goals, an assist, four PIMs, 15 SOG and a -3 plus/minus in 13 games played.

Hunt had a goal, eight assists, nine PIMs and a +3 plus/minus in 14 games with Iowa (AHL) and has been recalled to Minnesota Wednesday. The 21-year-old defensemen was Minnesota's 2020 3rd round pick and made his first NHL appearance earlier this season, appearing in five games with no points while averaging 8:36 TOI.

Mermis will head back to Minnesota after a short stint in Iowa (AHL) which saw high collect two assists in five games before his promotion Wednesday. The 29-year-old has appeared in 14 games with the Wild already in 2023-24, with two goals, three assists, 11 SOG, and 21 PIMs.

Nedeljkovic will get his first start in four games as the Penguins head to Montreal to take on the Canadiens Wednesday. The 27-year-old has had a resurgent and impressive season as Tristan Jarry's backup, with his 2-2-1 record, 2.18 GAA and .937 SV%. He will face Montreal on the road, who have lost two of their last three games and are struggling offensively ranking 27th in both shots per game (28.7) and goals per game (2.61).

Heineman had a goal, three assists, eight PIMs and a -6 plus/minus in seven games with Laval (AHL) and has earned his first call up to Montreal Wednesday after it was announced that Tanner Pearson (upper body) would be placed on the Injured Reserve. Heineman is 22-year-old and has yet to play an NHL game after making his North American debut with Laval in 2022-23 after four seasons with Leksands IF (SHL) in Sweden.

Pearson left the Canadiens game Saturday vs. Buffalo after just 2:50 TOI due to an upper-body injury and was placed on the Injured Reserve Wednesday with expectations to be out for 4-6 weeks. The 31-year-old left-winger had been attempting to put together his first full season since 2017-18 after just 14 games last year. He had four goals, four assists, 47 SOG, 13 PIMs and a -5 plus/minus in 27 games prior to his injury.

Markstrom has missed the Flames previous five games due to a fluke hand injury which occurred in practice but was showing some positive signs of returning after practicing Wednesday with the Calgary Wranglers (AHL). The 33-year-old veteran netminder is expected to return in a "handful of days" according to Salim Valji. He has struggled so far in 2023-24 prior to his injury, with his 6-8-2 record, 2.94 GAA and .896 SV%.

Gavrikov left the Kings' previous game Sunday after just 6:36 TOI due to a lower-body injury and will miss Wednesday vs. Winnipeg and is now considered out week-to-week. The 28-year-old defensemen was having one of the strongest offensive seasons of his seven year career, with three goals, six assists, 29 SOG, six PIMs and a +8 plus/minus in 25 games prior to his injury.

Tuch has missed the Sabres' last four games due to a lower-body injury but will make a welcome return Wednesday vs. Colorado. The 27-year-old towering winger is off to yet another productive start this season with eight goals, nine assists, 59 SOG, 26 PIMs and a -4 plus/minus through 22 games prior to his injury.

Zboril was Boston's 2015 1st-round pick (13th overall) but had yet to appear for the Bruins in 2023-24 and has been placed on waivers Wednesday. The 26-year-old defender played in four seasons for Boston, with a goal, 15 assists, and 28 PIMs in 76 career games. If he is claimed, he carrier a $1.138 million cap hit in 2023-24.

Vrana has cleared waivers Wednesday after being placed on them Tuesday and will report to Springfield (AHL) as he attempts to still resurrect his career. The 27-year-old left-winger was traded to St. Louis last season and had 12 goals and 20 points in 39 games with the Blues over two seasons but his lack of defensive play has led to him being back in the minors. He carriers a $5,250,000 contract hit this season.

Manson was a game-time decision for Colorado's previous game but still suited up and will be one yet again Wednesday vs. Buffalo due to an undisclosed ailment. The 32-year-old bruising defensemen is off to one of his strongest offsensive seasons to date, with two goals, five assists, 37 SOG, 32 PIMs and a +1 plus/minus in 25 games played. If he is unable to go Wednesday, he will be replaced by Caleb Jones.

Tuch has missed the Sabres' last four games due to a lower-body injury but will make a welcome return Wednesday vs. Colorado. The 27-year-old towering winger is off to yet another productive start this season with eight goals, nine assists, 59 SOG, 26 PIMs and a -4 plus/minus through 22 games prior to his injury.

Prosvestov will make his third-straight appearance Wednesday after he was called upon in relief Monday vs. Calgary and stopped all 11 shots he faced. The 24-year-old goaltender was claimed off waivers from Arizona earlier this season and has rewarded the Avalanche fantastically with his 3-2-1 record, 2.75 GAA and .912 SV%. He takes on the Buffalo Sabres Wednesday at home, who has won two of their last three contests but are ranked 24th in the NHL in goals per game (2.9).

Samuelsso missed the Sabres' previous game due to an undisclosed injury but took full part in morning skate Wednesday and will play in Colorado. The 23-year-old shut down defensemen has done his role well yet again in 2023-24, with a goal, two assists, 25 SOG, 16 PIMs and a -2 plus/minus in 25 games prior to his injury.

Luukkonen has not played since Dec. 3rd due to an illness but was back in the starter's crease Wednesday at Buffalo's morning skate. The 24-year-old has taken over the starting job for the Sabres due to his strong 6-5-1 start to go along with his 2.81 GAA and .907 SV%. He will head to Colorado to take on the Avalanche, who won their last game in a thrilling 6-5 victory and are fourth in the NHL in goals peer game (3.54).