McWard had nine goals, 12 assists, eight PIMs and a -5 plus/minus through 39 games with Ohio State University (NCAA) this season and has signed a two-year, entry-level contract Tuesday. The 21-year-old undrafted defenseman will make his NHL debut on Thursday vs. the Chicago Blackhawks.
Demko allowed three goals on 24 shots (.875 SV%) for his third-straight loss as he was defeated by the Los Angeles Kings in his previous start. The 27-year-old is on pace to have the worst statistical season of his career, with his 11-14-4 record, .894 SV% and 3.37 GAA. He will take on the Chicago Blackhawks, who just snapped an eight-game losing streak with a 4-3 win over Calgary last game.
Brisebois had a goal, two assists, 15 SOG, six PIMs and a -2 plus/minus through 17 games but will now miss the remainder of the 2022-23 season due to an undisclosed injury.
Demko allowed six goals on 31 shots (.806 SV%) to snap a two-game winning streak as he took the loss vs. St. Louis in his previous start. ˇThe 27-year-old had a horrendous start to the season, which has led to his current 11-13-3 record, 3.32 GAA and .895 SV%. He takes on the Calgary Flames, who have won two straight and are second in the NHL in shots per game (35.5).
Hronek was able to suit up for four games for the Vancouver Canucks before it was announced Friday that he would miss the remainder of the 2022-23 season due to a shoulder injury. The 25-year-old finishes his campaign with nine goals, 30 assists, 124 SOG, 34 PIMs and a +7 plus/minus through 64 games played between Vancouver and Detroit.
Demko allowed six goals on 31 shots (.806 SV%) to snap a two-game winning streak as he took the loss vs. St. Louis in his previous start. ˇThe 27-year-old had a horrendous start to the season, which has led to his current 11-13-3 record, 3.32 GAA and .895 SV%. He takes on the Calgary Flames, who have won two-straight and are second in the NHL in shots per game (35.5).
Hirose had four goals, 23 assists, 18 PIMs and a +10 plus/minus through 38 games with Minnesota State University (NCAA) and has signed a one-year, entry-level contract which will begin right away. The 23-year-old will become a restricted free-agent at the end of the season.
Sasson was an undrafted free agent out of Western Michigan University, who scored 15 goals with 27 assists (42 points) in 38 games during his sophomore season.
Smith had 11 goals, 14 assists, 37 PIMs and a -12 plus/minus through 58 games with the Tucson Roadrunners (AHL) and has been recalled to Arizona for the first time this season. The 24-year-old has previously played in 10 NHL games, scoring two goals and two assists with a -1 plus/minus.
Wolanin has three assists, 16 SOG, four PIMs and a +4 plus/minus through 15 games this season and has signed a two-year, two-way contract extension Thursday. The 28-year-old has 85 career NHL games played, picking up six goals and 17 assists, with a -3 plus/minus.
