Okposo has missed the last four games with a concussion but will return to the lineup tonight in Toronto. Okposo will skate on the third line and returns with 10 goals and 12 assists (22 points) in 57 games this season.
Pu was actually traded for Tomas Jurco, but you can’t trade an AHL contract for an NHL contract, hence the “future considerations.” Pu was originally a third-round pick of the Sabres in 2016 and was one of the key pieces that went to Carolina in the Jeff Skinner trade. The 20-year-old has had a terrible season in Charlotte, scoring just one goal with five assists (six points) in 44 games.
Jurco was actually traded for Cliff Pu, but you can’t trade an AHL contract for an NHL contract, hence the “future considerations.” Jurco has spent the entire season in the AHL, where he has four goals and six assists (10 points) in 14 games with Springfield. He will report to Charlotte (AHL).
Chaput has split the season between the NHL and AHL. The 26-year-old has five assists in 32 games with the Canadiens and 16 points (10G / 6A) in 24 games with Laval. Chaput will likely serve on the Flyers fourth-line.
Weal started the season in Philadelphia before joining the Coyotes mid-season. Overall, the 26-year-old has four goals and seven assists (11 points) in 47 games with the two teams. Weal will likely serve as a depth piece with the Canadiens and should draw onto the fourth-line.
Montour was acquired from the Ducks on Sunday and will meet the team in Toronto but will not play on Monday. Montour will likely make his debut Tuesday in Philadelphia.
Hayes is a former first-round pick (No.24 overall) back in 2010 and has enjoyed a breakout season in 2019. Hayes is on-pace for a career-best 39 assists and 58 points through 51 games. Hayes will likely replace Bryan Little as the Jets No.2 centre, where he could play with the likes of Patrik Laine, Nikolaj Ehlers or Kyle Connor.
Morin was on a conditioning loan with the Phantoms, where he had no points and five PIMS in two games. The former No.11 overall pick (2013) has only appeared in three career NHL games with the Flyers.
The Devils traded Keith Kinkaid to the Blue Jackets on Monday morning, so Blackwood should be with the Devils through the rest of the season and is expected to backup Cory Schneider against the Canadiens.
Kinkaid became the Devils No.1 netidner this season because Cory Schneider fought injury to start the season. Kinkaid had a good start to the year but is 15-18-6 and ranks 48th in the NHL in GAA (3.36) and last among qualified netminders in SV% (.891).
Sieloff is a former second-round pick who has bounced around a lot since being picked in 2012. Sieloff has spent the entire season with Belleville (AHL) where he has one goal and eight assists (nine points) in 45 games.
