The Toronto Maple Leafs placed goaltender Anthony Stolarz on injured reserve retroactive to Dec. ...

The Toronto Maple Leafs placed goaltender <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/9766" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/9766">Anthony Stolarz</a> on injured reserve retroactive to Dec. 12, the club announced Sunday.The minimum stay on regular IR is seven days, meaning he'll miss Wednesday's game against the Dallas Stars before he's eligible to return for Friday's road contest against the Buffalo Sabres.Stolarz was already ruled out for Sunday's home date with the Sabres, and he also missed Saturday's loss to the Detroit Red Wings.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>The netminder got hurt during a win over the Anaheim Ducks on Thursday. Toronto head coach Craig Berube <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3158606" href="https://thescore.com/news/3158606">called him</a> day-to-day Friday and said it was "good news overall."Stolarz has been phenomenal in his first campaign with the Maple Leafs: He came into Sunday leading the NHL in save percentage (.927) among those who've played more than four games. He also ranks third in the league in goals saved above expected (14.59) and second in goals saved above average (13.17), per <a target="_blank" href="https://evolving-hockey.com/">Evolving-Hockey</a>.The veteran puck-stopper, who'll turn 31 in January, is 9-5-2 with one shutout over 17 games this season.Stolarz was one of the best backups in the league in 2023-24. He signed a two-year deal at $2.5 million annually with the Leafs in July after helping the Florida Panthers win the Stanley Cup in June.

TORONTO, ON - DECEMBER 12: Anthony Stolarz #41 of the Toronto Maple Leafs looks on against the Anaheim Ducks at the Scotiabank Arena on December 12, 2024 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

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Stolarz to miss at least 1 more game on IR

The New York Islanders re-inserted Mathew Barzal into the lineup for Sunday's 5-3 loss to the Chi...

The New York Islanders re-inserted <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/4720" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/4720">Mathew Barzal</a> into the lineup for Sunday's 5-3 loss to the Chicago Blackhawks.He played with <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/2905" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/2905">Anders Lee</a> and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/2093" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/2093">Jean-Gabriel Pageau</a> in his return, recording two shots and two hits in 20:45 minutes of ice time. Barzal missed 21 games with what his club called an upper-body injury. He last played in a 2-0 loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets on Oct. 30.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>The skilled forward had a four-to-six-week timetable, so he's returning slightly behind schedule, as Wednesday would be the seven-week mark.The Islanders activated him off long-term injured reserve earlier Sunday.New York went 9-7-5 in Barzal's absence. Defenseman <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/3847" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/3847">Adam Pelech</a> also returned Sunday after missing 20 contests. <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/3009" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/3009">Bo Horvat</a> wasn't in the lineup against the Blackhawks due to a lower-body ailment.Barzal came into the matchup against the Blackhawks with two goals and three assists in 10 games this season. He was averaging 21:12 of ice time, which would be a career high by more than a minute over a full campaign after he set a new personal benchmark of 20:08 in 2023-24.The 27-year-old led the Islanders with 80 points, including a career-best 23 goals, across 80 games last season. He's in his ninth campaign with the Isles, who drafted him 16th overall in 2015.

ELMONT, NY - OCTOBER 26: New York Islanders Center Mathew Barzal (13) skates with the puck during the third period of the National Hockey League game between the Florida Panthers and the New York Islanders on October 26, 2024, at UBS Arena in Elmont, NY.

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Ottawa Senators emergency backup goaltender Zach Dietz had to scramble to get to Canadian Tire Ce...

Ottawa Senators emergency backup goaltender Zach Dietz had to scramble to get to Canadian Tire Centre in time for puck drop Saturday night, and his hilariously frantic adventure was caught on camera.Dietz was seen running toward the arena carrying his gear bag on the side of the road.<figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
Talk about commitment. Sens emergency backup goalie hustling to the rink!<a href="https://twitter.com/TSN_Sports?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@TSN_Sports</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/TSNHockey?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@TSNHockey</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Sportsnet?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Sportsnet</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/FriedgeHNIC?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@FriedgeHNIC</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/kbieksa3?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@kbieksa3</a> <a href="https://t.co/VhtCfrsBtO">pic.twitter.com/VhtCfrsBtO</a>— Ryan (@muggers_hockey) <a href="https://twitter.com/muggers_hockey/status/1868085467415282100?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 15, 2024</a>
</blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure>Dietz made it on time while still sporting the <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/9904" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/9904">Josh Norris</a> jersey he planned to wear to the game as a fan.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
Zach Dietz is the emergency backup for the Ottawa Senators tonight. He currently plays for the University of Ottawa in USports. 👀 <a href="https://t.co/iRHVsQLMDl">pic.twitter.com/iRHVsQLMDl</a>— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) <a href="https://twitter.com/Sportsnet/status/1868103264949997861?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 15, 2024</a>
</blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure>Senators netminder <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/2978" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/2978">Anton Forsberg</a> sustained an injury during the warmup. <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/3922" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/3922">Linus Ullmark</a> started in his place and made 25 saves in a 3-2 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins.The 22-year-old Dietz has a .930 save percentage in three games with the University of Ottawa this season.

OTTAWA, ON - NOVEMBER 01: Outside the rink prior to a game between the Hurricanes and Senators on November 1, 2016, at Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, ON.

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Paul Maurice was more concerned about his Florida Panthers' defensive woes than their offensive s...

Paul Maurice was more concerned about his Florida Panthers' defensive woes than their offensive struggles after they were shut out for a second straight game Saturday night."Our rush defense is AWOL," Florida's head coach <a target="_blank" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0QR-dOAIeVg">told reporters</a> following a 3-0 loss to the Calgary Flames. "We do that against Edmonton, they're going to put 15 on us, so got to get that sorted out first."The Panthers have mustered just one goal in their last three games - all road contests - and they've been outscored 8-1 in that span.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>"I don't care about the offense ... everybody goes through stretches," Maurice said. "Our rush defense sucks. I've got to get that fixed. Other than that, I'm not worried about anything else we've got going."The bench boss also took some responsibility for his club's recent struggles."It's the coach (who) hasn't found the right words to get them to pursue a different style of game," he said. "I'll find some."The Panthers are 1-2-0 on the road trip, which concludes with matchups against the Oilers on Monday and the Minnesota Wild on Wednesday. Florida defeated the Seattle Kraken 2-1 in a shootout this past Tuesday to start the trip but then the Vancouver Canucks beat the Cats 4-0 two nights later, followed by Saturday's loss in Calgary.Maurice's Panthers beat the Oilers in seven games to win the Stanley Cup in June. Monday's rematch will be Florida's first time back in Edmonton since Game 6 of the Cup Final, and the Oilers come into the tilt riding a five-game win streak.The Panthers entered Sunday sitting second in the Atlantic Division at 18-11-2. The Oilers occupied third place in the Pacific at 18-10-2.

SUNRISE, FL - DECEMBER 7: Head coach Paul Maurice of the Florida Panthers looks on during second period action against the San Jose Sharks at the Amerant Bank Arena on December 7, 2024 in Sunrise, Florida.

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The surprisingly elite Minnesota Wild got two key players back from injuries Saturday against the...

The surprisingly elite Minnesota Wild got two key players back from injuries Saturday against the Philadelphia Flyers.Forward <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/1658" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/1658">Mats Zuccarello</a> returned to the lineup after missing 13 games, and defenseman <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/2600" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/2600">Jonas Brodin</a> rejoined the team after sitting out eight.The Wild activated Zuccarello off long-term injured reserve, while Brodin came off regular IR. Zuccarello last played in a Nov. 14 win over the Montreal Canadiens, while Brodin suited up for the first time since a Nov. 25 loss to the Winnipeg Jets.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Zuccarello came into Saturday with six goals and eight assists over 16 contests this season. Brodin entered the day with two tallies and six helpers across 19 games in 2024-25. The Swedish blue-liner ranked third on the Wild and second among Minnesota defensemen in average ice time at 22:08.Brodin got back on the top pairing alongside <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/9275" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/9275">Brock Faber</a> on Saturday. Zuccarello's return is significant for the Wild, but Brodin's is even more important because they <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3158654" href="https://thescore.com/news/3158654">moved</a> rearguard <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/4096" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/4096">Jake Middleton</a> to LTIR on Friday.Minnesota came into Saturday boasting the NHL's second-best points percentage at .724.

SAINT PAUL, MN - OCTOBER 19: Mats Zuccarello #36 celebrates his goal with his Minnesota Wild teammate Jonas Brodin #25 against the Winnipeg Jets during the game at the Xcel Energy Center on October 19, 2021 in Saint Paul, Minnesota.

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The Anaheim Ducks dealt defenseman Cam Fowler and a 2027 fourth-round pick to the St. Louis Blues...

The Anaheim Ducks dealt defenseman <a href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/1706">Cam Fowler</a> and a 2027 fourth-round pick to the St. Louis Blues for a 2027 second-round selection and defenseman <a href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/13055">Jeremie Biakabutuka</a>, the clubs announced Saturday.The Ducks are retaining about 38.46% of Fowler's $6.5-million cap hit. That brings it down to exactly $2.5 million for Anaheim and the remaining $4 million for St. Louis. Fowler is under contract through 2025-26. The 33-year-old is in the seventh season of an eight-year deal. It contains a particularly strict no-trade clause, allowing him to submit a list of only four teams to which he'd permit a deal, according to <a target="_blank" href="https://x.com/frank_seravalli/status/1867992858911019220">Daily Faceoff's Frank Seravalli</a>.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>He's spent his entire career with the Ducks, who drafted him 12th overall in 2010. Fowler ranks second in franchise history with 991 games played while sitting fifth on Anaheim's all-time assists (361) and points (457) lists."This was a difficult trade to make considering what Cam has meant to this organization," Ducks general manager Pat Verbeek said in a statement. "He has been a valuable and respected member of our team for 15 seasons, representing the Ducks with ultimate class. His character and contributions on and off the ice have and will continue to leave a positive impact on our fans and community."Verbeek added that he met with Fowler on several occasions over the last few months, and they agreed it was in everyone's best interest for him to move on.Fowler is an offense-first defenseman, but he's collected only four points - all assists - while averaging 21:04 of ice time over 17 games this season. That workload would be the second-lowest of his career and his lowest since 2012-13. He's notched at least 30 points eight times and hit at least 40 on three occasions, including a career high of 48 in 2022-23.However, Fowler's play has been lackluster at both ends this season. He has minus-5.8 offensive goals above replacement and minus-3.7 defensive GAR in 2024-25, per <a target="_blank" href="https://evolving-hockey.com/">Evolving-Hockey</a>. His minus-9 GAR as a whole ranked ninth worst in the NHL entering Saturday's slate.The Blues now have six blue-liners of 31 years of age or older with Fowler, Justin Faulk (32), Torey Krug (33), Colton Parayko (31), Nick Leddy (33), and Ryan Suter (39). Krug will miss the entire season, and Leddy has been out since mid-October, both due to injuries.Biakabutuka is a 22-year-old defenseman who has yet to make his NHL debut. He's posted a goal and three assists in 13 games with the ECHL's Florida Everblades this season and has also played one contest with the AHL's Springfield Thunderbirds in 2024-25. He's the nephew of former NFL running back Tim Biakabutuka.

OTTAWA, CANADA - DECEMBER 11: Cam Fowler #4 of the Anaheim Ducks skates against the Ottawa Senators at Canadian Tire Centre on December 11, 2024 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.

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Ducks trade Fowler to Blues

Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Anthony Stolarz traveled with the team but won't face the Detroit ...

Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/9766" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/9766">Anthony Stolarz</a> traveled with the team but won't face the Detroit Red Wings on the road Saturday or the Buffalo Sabres at home on Sunday, Leafs head coach Craig Berube said, according to <a target="_blank" href="https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/toronto-maple-leafs/latest-news/anthony-stolarz-ruled-out-for-weekend-games-against-red-wings-and-sabres-with-lower-body-injury">The Hockey News' David Alter</a>.Berube said Friday that Stolarz is day-to-day with the injury he sustained during a win over the Anaheim Ducks on Thursday night, per <a target="_blank" href="https://x.com/jonassiegel/status/1867632354426019848">The Athletic's Jonas Siegel</a>.Berube added that "it was good news overall" for Stolarz, who departed after the first period and didn't return to the 3-2 victory with what the club called a lower-body ailment. It's not evident how Stolarz got hurt.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>The veteran netminder, who'll turn 31 in January, has been outstanding in his first season with Toronto. He came into Friday leading the NHL in save percentage (.927) among those who've played more than four games in 2024-25. He ranked third in goals saved above expected (14.59) and second in goals saved above average (13.32), per <a target="_blank" href="https://evolving-hockey.com/">Evolving-Hockey</a>.Stolarz is 9-5-2 with one shutout in 17 games this season.<a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/8266" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/8266">Joseph Woll</a> stopped 19 of 20 shots in relief Thursday night. The 26-year-old is 8-3-0 with a .921 save percentage and one shutout of his own over 11 appearances in 2024-25.The Maple Leafs recalled goaltender <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/13814" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/13814">Dennis Hildeby</a> from their AHL affiliate, the Toronto Marlies, on an emergency basis Friday.Toronto is getting one player back from injury, as forward <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/13037" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/13037">Bobby McMann</a> will <a target="_blank" href="https://x.com/dalter/status/1867979808497680557">play</a> against the Red Wings on Saturday after missing seven games.

TORONTO, ON- NOVEMBER 16 - Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Anthony Stolarz (41) makes a save in the second period as the Toronto Maple Leafs play the Edmonton Oilers at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto. November 16, 2024.

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Stolarz won't play this weekend due to injury

The Minnesota Wild took a big blow on defense Friday, placing Jake Middleton on long-term injured...

The Minnesota Wild took a big blow on defense Friday, placing <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/4096" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/4096">Jake Middleton</a> on long-term injured reserve and claiming <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/4717" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/4717">Travis Dermott</a> off waivers from the Edmonton Oilers shortly thereafter.Wild head coach John Hynes described Middleton as week-to-week, according to <a target="_blank" href="https://x.com/RussoHockey/status/1867641092134645787">The Athletic's Michael Russo</a>. Players on LTIR must miss a minimum of 10 games and 24 days. Minnesota has that number of contests from now through the team's highly anticipated Jan. 2 matchup with the Washington Capitals, and the 24-day requirement means he'll also need to miss a game against the Carolina Hurricanes on Jan. 4 before he's eligible to return Jan. 7 against the St. Louis Blues.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Middleton left Thursday's 7-1 loss to the Oilers in the first period after blocking a shot on his first shift of the game. He played only 37 seconds and didn't return.<figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-conversation="none">
The play where Middleton was injured blocking a shot <a href="https://t.co/pGfdyobMCM">pic.twitter.com/pGfdyobMCM</a>— CJ Fogler 🫡 (@cjzero) <a href="https://twitter.com/cjzero/status/1867633621802344640?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 13, 2024</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure>Middleton was playing alongside <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/9275" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/9275">Brock Faber</a> on the left side of the Wild's top pairing this season while averaging 20:36 of ice time, which would be a career high over a full campaign. He's collected 13 points, including five goals, across 29 games in 2024-25.The veteran blue-liner, who'll turn 29 on the day of that matchup with the league-leading Capitals, is in his third full season and fourth in total with the Wild. They acquired him in a March 2022 trade with the San Jose Sharks.Dermott went pointless in 10 games while averaging a career-low 13:05 with the Oilers before they placed him on waivers Thursday. The left-shot rearguard is in his eighth NHL campaign, having previously played for the Arizona Coyotes, Vancouver Canucks, and Toronto Maple Leafs. Minnesota came into Friday with the second-best points percentage (.724) in the league.

SALT LAKE CITY, UT - DECEMBER 10: Minnesota Wild Defenseman Jake Middleton (5) as seen during an NHL game between the Minnesota Wild and teams Utah Hockey Club on December 10, 2024 at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City, UT.

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Wild place Middleton on LTIR, claim Dermott

The Vancouver Canucks are trying to find a better situation for defenseman Vincent Desharnais, re...

The Vancouver Canucks are trying to find a better situation for defenseman <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/10907" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/10907">Vincent Desharnais</a>, reports <a target="_blank" href="https://www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/32-thoughts-soft-talks-underway-between-nhl-nhlpa-for-next-cba/">Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman</a>.Desharnais has struggled in his first season with the Canucks, collecting only two points - both assists - while averaging 15:08 of ice time over 17 games. Vancouver has controlled 51.56% of the expected goals with him on the ice at five-on-five but only 46.79% of the scoring chances in the same situations, per <a target="_blank" href="https://www.naturalstattrick.com/">Natural Stat Trick</a>.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Desharnais has been a healthy scratch on several occasions in 2024-25. The Canucks signed the 6-foot-7, 226-pounder to a two-year contract at $2 million annually on July 1.The 28-year-old played his first two seasons with the Edmonton Oilers, amassing 122 blocked shots and 135 hits while posting a goal and 10 assists over 78 games in 2023-24.Edmonton drafted Desharnais 183rd overall in 2016.

VANCOUVER, CANADA - DECEMBER 8: Vincent Desharnais #73 of the Vancouver Canucks skates up ice during their NHL game against the Tampa Bay Lightning at Rogers Arena on December 8, 2024 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

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Report: Canucks looking to move Desharnais

Buffalo Sabres forward Dylan Cozens is garnering interest from other NHL clubs.  Cozens is "legit...

Buffalo Sabres forward <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/10037" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/10037">Dylan Cozens</a> is garnering interest from other NHL clubs.Cozens is "legitimately wanted" by opposing squads, who've called the Sabres inquiring about him, reports <a target="_blank" href="https://www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/32-thoughts-soft-talks-underway-between-nhl-nhlpa-for-next-cba/">Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman</a>.The forward, who turns 24 in February, has collected only six goals and seven assists while averaging 17:53 of ice time across 29 games this season. However, he posted 31 tallies and 37 helpers over 81 contests in 2022-23.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Cozens signed a seven-year, $49.7-million contract extension with the Sabres during that breakout campaign in February 2023. He followed it up with 18 goals and 29 assists across 79 games in 2023-24.Buffalo drafted Cozens seventh overall in 2019. He starred with the WHL's Lethbridge Hurricanes and for Canada in two World Junior Championships. Cozens racked up 10 goals and 15 assists in 14 contests over the two tourneys in 2020 and 2021, helping his country win gold in the former and silver in the latter. Cozens has also thrived at the World Championship, producing 16 tallies and eight helpers over 20 games across two tournaments in 2022 and 2024.The Sabres came into Friday tied with the Detroit Red Wings for the sixth-worst points percentage in the NHL at .448. Their minus-8 goal differential ranked 20th in the league.

BUFFALO, NEW YORK - DECEMBER 7: Buffalo Sabres center Dylan Cozens (24) looks on before a face-off against the Utah Hockey Club during the first period of an NHL game on December 7, 2024 at KeyBank Center in Buffalo, New York.

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Report: Sabres getting calls on Cozens

Nashville Predators defenseman Roman Josi is considered day-to-day with the injury he sustained i...

Nashville Predators defenseman <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/1663" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/1663">Roman Josi</a> is considered day-to-day with the injury he sustained in a loss to the Calgary Flames on Tuesday night, the Predators announced two days later.He won't play Thursday in a road matchup with the Dallas Stars.The origin of Josi's ailment - which the club referred to as a lower-body issue - is unclear, but he didn't play in the second period and was then ruled out for the third frame Tuesday.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Nashville has struggled mightily this season after coming in with high expectations, but Josi has played at his typically elite level. The Swiss blue-liner came into Thursday leading all Predators skaters in assists (16) and points (23). He entered Tuesday's tilt sitting third in the NHL in average ice time (25:40), but the 5:32 he logged due to the injury dropped him down to seventh in the league at 24:59.Josi was the runner-up for the Norris Trophy last season after racking up 85 points, including 23 goals, while playing all 82 games. It was the second time in three years he earned the second-most voting points for the award, which he won in 2019-20.The 34-year-old is the Predators' all-time leader in assists (521) and points (709). He ranks third in team history in goals (188) and second in games played (938).Nashville is already without defenseman <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/4569" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/4569">Alexandre Carrier</a>, who's week-to-week and who the club placed on injured reserve Thursday. The Predators recalled rearguard <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/4089" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/4089">Kevin Gravel</a> from their AHL affiliate, the Milwaukee Admirals, in a corresponding move.

OTTAWA, ON - DECEMBER 07: Nashville Predators Defenceman Roman Josi (59) before a face-off during second period National Hockey League action between the Nashville Predators and Ottawa Senators on December 7, 2024, at Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, ON, Canada.

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Seattle Kraken owner David Bonderman died Wednesday at the age of 82, the team announced.   Bonde...

Seattle Kraken owner David Bonderman died Wednesday at the age of 82, the team announced. Bonderman, the co-founder of global asset management firm TPG, led the effort to bring an NHL expansion club to Seattle - the league awarded one to the city in December 2018 - and was also instrumental in crafting its widely lauded branding."David was a visionary; unafraid to take on challenges and make bold decisions," Kraken CEO Tod Leiweke <a target="_blank" href="https://www.nhl.com/kraken/news/statement-on-behalf-of-tod-leiweke-ceo-of-the-seattle-kraken">said</a> in a statement Wednesday. "He was smart, witty, curious, and humble. I will never forget the infamous meeting where David stood up and pointed to the location where a red ‘eye’ should be inserted in the Kraken 'S,' and so our brand was born."<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>"He empowered us to be a first-class enterprise with the best facilities, people and values and he was unwavering in his commitment to our community," Leiweke continued.Bonderman was also a minority owner of the NBA's Boston Celtics. He was a co-majority owner of the Kraken along with Hollywood producer Jerry Bruckheimer. “David Bonderman lived a life that was astounding in its breadth of achievement, unflinching in its commitment to excellence and relentless in its passion for improving lives – particularly in his adopted home state of Washington," NHL commissioner Gary Bettman <a target="_blank" href="https://media.nhl.com/public/news/18467">said</a> in a statement.Bonderman had a lengthy resume in business, serving on more than 80 corporate boards including General Motors, MGM, and Ryanair. He won a Golden Plate Award from the American Academy of Achievement, a Woodrow Wilson Award of Corporate Citizenship, and was inducted into the Texas Business Hall of Fame in 2017.

SEA ISLAND, GA - DECEMBER 04: NHL Seattle franchise majority owner David Bonderman addresses the media during the NHL Board of Governors Meeting on December 4, 2018 in Sea Island, Georgia. The NHL Board of Governors approved expanding to Seattle, making the franchise the 32nd team in the league.

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Vancouver Canucks goaltender <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/5557" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/5557">Thatcher Demko</a> made his season debut Tuesday night against the St. Louis Blues. Demko, who turned 29 on Sunday, hadn't played since Game 1 of the first round in last season's playoffs.The 2023-24 Vezina Trophy runner-up dressed as the backup to <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/7694" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/7694">Kevin Lankinen</a> in a 5-2 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Friday and in a 4-2 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning on Sunday.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Tocchet insisted Sunday that this was all part of a plan."He's ready to go. We wouldn't put him in as a backup (if he wasn't ready)," the bench boss said, per <a target="_blank" href="https://x.com/benkuzma/status/1865840068197560595">Postmedia's Ben Kuzma</a>. "We kind of had this planned a couple of weeks ago, and we're going to stick with it. Demmer has a big voice in this, and you come up with a plan."Tocchet <a target="_blank" href="https://x.com/benkuzma/status/1865841038180704451">added</a> that Sunday's 1 p.m. PT puck drop in Vancouver may have influenced the decision not to start him for that game, saying, "You like to get the guy in his morning routine with a skate."Demko <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3134687" href="https://thescore.com/news/3134687">joined</a> Vancouver on its six-game road trip in late November and early December, saying at the time he saw a "light at the end of the tunnel" in terms of his recovery.He was dealing with a mysterious knee injury that kept him out for much longer than expected. The American netminder <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3078892" href="https://thescore.com/news/3078892">said</a> in September he was fully confident he could get back to 100% but acknowledged his recovery was extending well beyond the original plan.He excelled in the last campaign, going 35-14-2 with a .918 save percentage and five shutouts in 51 games. Demko lost out to the Winnipeg Jets' <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/3997" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/3997">Connor Hellebuyck</a> for the Vezina, garnering 70 voting points compared to the winner's 158.Demko has played parts of seven seasons with the Canucks, who drafted him 36th overall in 2014. Lankinen performed admirably in Demko's absence, going 13-4-3 with a .908 save percentage and a pair of shutouts in 20 games. <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/10508" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/10508">Arturs Silovs</a>, who took the reins during the playoffs, has gone 1-4-0 with an .857 clip across seven contests this season.

VANCOUVER, BC - APRIL 21: Vancouver Canucks goaltender Thatcher Demko (35) waits for a face off during Game One of the First Round of the 2024 Stanley Cup playoffs between the Nashville Predators and the Vancouver Canucks on April 21, 2024, at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, B.C.

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<a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/3322" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/3322">Nikita Kucherov</a> recorded a goal and two assists in his return to the lineup Sunday, helping the Tampa Bay Lightning to a 4-2 victory over the Vancouver Canucks. Kucherov had missed the last two games with an undisclosed injury, an 8-1 win over the San Jose Sharks on Thursday and a 5-3 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs on Nov. 30. He didn't play in the second period of Tampa's 3-2 victory over the Nashville Predators on Nov. 29, though he returned for the third frame.The Lightning superstar has now notched 13 goals - including 12 at even strength - and 24 assists while averaging 21:34 of ice time across 23 games this season. <div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>He leads Tampa Bay in assists by three and in points by six while trailing only <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/4013" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/4013">Brayden Point</a> (18) for the most tallies on the team. Point scored twice against the Canucks en route to a four-point game. Kucherov came into Sunday ranked third in the NHL in points per game (1.55) among those who've played more than 13 contests. The two-time Art Ross Trophy winner claimed the award last season with a career-high 144 points over 81 contests. He buried a personal-best 44 goals, netting at least 40 for the third time in 10 campaigns.Kucherov was also the runner-up for the Hart Trophy in 2023-24. He was voted MVP in 2018-19 after winning the Art Ross with 128 points in 82 games.

VANCOUVER, CANADA - DECEMBER 8: Nikita Kucherov #86 of the Tampa Bay Lightning is congratulated after scoring a goal against the Vancouver Canucks during the second period of their NHL game at Rogers Arena on December 8, 2024 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

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The Toronto Maple Leafs moved forward Max Pacioretty onto their active roster from long-term inju...

The Toronto Maple Leafs moved forward <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/666" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/666">Max Pacioretty</a> onto their active roster from long-term injured reserve, the club announced Saturday.The Leafs placed defenseman <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/3876" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/3876">Jake McCabe</a> on regular IR in a corresponding move, but it's retroactive to Nov. 30. The minimum stay for that designation is seven days, so he can be activated at any time.Pacioretty was labeled week-to-week on Nov. 11 due to an apparent leg injury he sustained two days earlier against the Montreal Canadiens. <div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>The 36-year-old collected two goals and four assists while averaging 12:11 of ice time over 13 games before he got hurt. Pacioretty is in his first season with the Maple Leafs, who signed him to a one-year pact at around $874,000 after bringing him into training camp on a professional tryout deal. The Maple Leafs are still without forwards <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/13037" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/13037">Bobby McMann</a>, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/3007" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/3007">Max Domi</a>, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/2576" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/2576">Calle Jarnkrok</a>, and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/6397" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/6397">David Kampf</a> due to injuries. Toronto came into Saturday's slate leading the Atlantic Division at 16-8-2.

ST LOUIS, MISSOURI - NOVEMBER 2: Max Pacioretty #67 of the Toronto Maple Leafs skates against the St. Louis Blues at Enterprise Center on November 2, 2024 in St Louis, Missouri.

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New York Rangers head coach Peter Laviolette said he won't rush to give someone else the "C" in the wake of the <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/2912" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/2912">Jacob Trouba</a> trade, according to <a target="_blank" href="https://x.com/drosennhl/status/1865444847496159277">NHL.com's Dan Rosen</a>.Laviolette added that he's open to naming another alternate captain, but not immediately.Trouba was in his third season as the Rangers' captain. They <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3114612" href="https://thescore.com/news/3114612">traded</a> him to the Anaheim Ducks for fellow defenseman <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/7730" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/7730">Urho Vaakanainen</a> and a 2025 fourth-round pick Friday. <div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>The Blueshirts have traded their last three captains in midseason. <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/1691" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/1691">Ryan McDonagh</a> was in his fourth campaign wearing the "C" when New York shipped him to the Tampa Bay Lightning in February 2018, and Ryan Callahan was in his third season as captain when the Rangers sent him to the Lightning in March 2014.New York's current alternates are <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/8555" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/8555">Adam Fox</a>, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/2542" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/2542">Chris Kreider</a>, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/4530" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/4530">Artemi Panarin</a>, and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/2033" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/2033">Mika Zibanejad</a>. Kreider has worn an "A" the longest of the four, having done so since 2017-18. However, general manager Chris Drury <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3139493" href="https://thescore.com/news/3139493">reportedly</a> mentioned being open to trading him in a late November letter to the other 31 teams.Zibanejad has been part of the team's leadership group since 2018-19.The Rangers defeated the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-2 on Friday after trading Trouba and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3094931" href="https://thescore.com/news/3094931">signing</a> goaltender <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/8558" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/8558">Igor Shesterkin</a> to an eight-year, $92-million deal, a record for netminders.

WASHINGTON, DC - OCTOBER 29: Peter Laviolette of the New York Rangers looks on during the third period of a game against the Washington Capitals at Capital One Arena on October 29, 2024 in Washington, D.C.

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The Colorado Avalanche got a key contributor back ahead of schedule.  Ross Colton was in the line...

The Colorado Avalanche got a key contributor back ahead of schedule.<a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/9947" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/9947">Ross Colton</a> was in the lineup against the Detroit Red Wings on Saturday.Colton had missed the previous 17 contests - about five-and-a-half weeks - with a broken foot. His original timetable was six-to-eight weeks.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>The 28-year-old was on an absolute tear before he got injured: He was tied for second in the NHL and led Colorado with eight goals in 10 games when he was hurt blocking a shot in a loss to the Chicago Blackhawks on Oct. 28.Colton was skating on the Avalanche's top line alongside <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/3002" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/3002">Nathan MacKinnon</a> and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/4772" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/4772">Mikko Rantanen</a> before the injury, and it may not be long before the trio is reunited.<figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Avs?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Avs</a> coach Jared Bednar says Colton will play with Mittelstadt and Nichushkin tonight, but wants to watch his minutes. Also wants to get Colton up on the top line with 29/96 soon. Georgiev tonight and Wedgewood tomorrow in net. Also looks like Middleton will be in for Ludwig.— Corey Masisak (@cmasisak22) <a href="https://twitter.com/cmasisak22/status/1865449202244817227?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 7, 2024</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure>Colorado lost four of its last six games entering Saturday's tilt. The Avalanche came into the meeting with the Red Wings sitting fourth in the Central Division at 14-13-0.

DENVER, COLORADO - OCTOBER 18: Ross Colton #20 of the Colorado Avalanche salutes the crowd after being named third star of the game against the Anaheim Ducks at Ball Arena on October 18, 2024 in Denver, Colorado. The Avalanche defeated the Ducks 4-3 in overtime.

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The New York Rangers dealt captain Jacob Trouba to the Anaheim Ducks for defenseman Urho Vaakanai...

The New York Rangers dealt captain <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/2912" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/2912">Jacob Trouba</a> to the Anaheim Ducks for defenseman <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/7730" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/7730">Urho Vaakanainen</a> and a 2025 fourth-round pick, the clubs announced Friday.The Rangers aren't retaining any of Trouba's $8-million cap hit, reports <a target="_blank" href="https://x.com/PierreVLeBrun/status/1865117890464174239">TSN's Pierre LeBrun</a>.New York was holding the physical blue-liner out Friday while trying to work out a trade. They opted not to place him on waivers earlier in the afternoon.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Trouba's modified no-trade clause allows him to submit a list of 15 teams to which he doesn't want to be dealt. The Columbus Blue Jackets were one of those, per <a target="_blank" href="https://x.com/Aportzline/status/1865119334609166469">The Athletic's Aaron Portzline</a>.The 30-year-old had been the subject of trade talks dating back to the offseason. Drury <a href="https://thescore.com/news/3139493">reportedly</a> mentioned Trouba along with <a href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/2542">Chris Kreider</a> in a late November message to the NHL's other 31 teams implying the Rangers were interested in shaking up their roster.Trouba is under contract through 2025-26. The Rangers named him captain ahead of the 2022-23 campaign.New York acquired him in a June 2019 trade with the Winnipeg Jets for defenseman <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/6396" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/6396">Neal Pionk</a> and the first-round pick that became rearguard <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/8613" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/8613">Ville Heinola</a>.Trouba has collected only six points - all assists - in 24 games while averaging exactly 20 minutes of ice time this season.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 26: Jacob Trouba #8 of the New York Rangers looks on during the third period against the Anaheim Ducks at Madison Square Garden on October 26, 2024 in New York City. The Rangers won 2-1.

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Calgary Flames head coach Ryan Huska took issue not with a controversial call itself, but with th...

Calgary Flames head coach Ryan Huska took issue not with a controversial call itself, but with the way the officiating crew handled the communication of it after the St. Louis Blues won following a lengthy review Thursday night."It's frustrating, to be quite honest with you, and if you're going to call it that way, that's fine. But the referees can come over and explain it," Huska <a target="_blank" href="https://www.nhl.com/flames/video/postgame-huska-05-12-24-6365620003112">said</a> following the 4-3 loss. "They just skate themselves right off the ice. That is the part that bothers me a little bit, as to why. Why was it a good goal?"So, the way I see it, (Flames goaltender <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/3929" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/3929">Dan Vladar</a>) made a save, and he probably would've kept it out if his pad wasn't pushed in. But that's the way it is."<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Blues defenseman <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/4482" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/4482">Colton Parayko</a> scored the winner on a rebound after appearing to jab Vladar's outstretched leg with his stick. It was ruled a goal on the ice and upheld by the NHL's Situation Room after a lengthy review for goaltender interference.<figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
Colton Parayko puts out the Flames. Game over. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/stlblues?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#stlblues</a> <a href="https://t.co/hOMWPTO5We">pic.twitter.com/hOMWPTO5We</a>— St. Louis Blues (@StLouisBlues) <a href="https://twitter.com/StLouisBlues/status/1864897309944729759?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 6, 2024</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure>The NHL <a target="_blank" href="https://www.nhl.com/news/topic/situation-room/st-louis-blues-calgary-flames-situation-room">deemed</a> no interference took place in accordance with Rule 69.7, which states that incidental contact is permitted in a rebound situation or when a goalie and attacking player are trying to play a loose puck simultaneously, whether it occurs inside or outside the crease."At game speed, I guess I just kind of saw the puck loose there and tried to get my stick on it and get the puck in the net," Parayko told <a target="_blank" href="https://x.com/Sportsnet/status/1864906930767929738">Sportsnet's Ryan Leslie</a> postgame. "I honestly don't know at this time if (I) hit him in the pad or whatever, but ... it ended up working out." Vladar was diplomatic in the immediate aftermath, admitting he hadn't gotten a chance to fully analyze the play."I just saw it (on) the Jumbotron, so I've got to take a look at it again and talk to (Flames video coach Jamie Pringle)," the goaltender <a target="_blank" href="https://www.nhl.com/flames/video/postgame-vladar-05-12-24-6365618815112">said</a>. "Whatever he says, I believe it, but obviously I respect the call and it is what it is."It's the second time in just over a week that the Flames have been on the receiving end of a controversial call in overtime. Calgary was assessed a too many men penalty during the extra frame against the Detroit Red Wings on Nov. 27. <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/4541" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/4541">Dylan Larkin</a> scored 29 seconds later to give the Wings the victory.The Flames fell to 13-9-5 with Thursday's loss. They sit fifth in the Pacific Division by points percentage at .574. The Blues won their second straight game, and they're now 4-0-1 since firing head coach Drew Bannister and replacing him with ex-Boston Bruins bench boss Jim Montgomery.

CALGARY, CANADA - DECEMBER 5: Colton Parayko #55 of the St Louis Blues scores on Daniel Vladar #80 of the Calgary Flames during the overtime period of an NHL game at Scotiabank Saddledome on December 5, 2024 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

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New York Rangers captain Jacob Trouba won't be on the ice with the team Friday, and his days with...

New York Rangers captain <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/2912" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/2912">Jacob Trouba</a> won't be on the ice with the team Friday, and his days with the club appear to be numbered.The club has several potential swaps on the table involving Trouba, but the defenseman has a modified no-trade clause he'd need to waive to accommodate that, per <a target="_blank" href="https://x.com/PierreVLeBrun/status/1865046368596660514">TSN's Pierre LeBrun</a>.The Anaheim Ducks, Columbus Blue Jackets, and Detroit Red Wings were initially among the teams involved in talks for Trouba, reported <a target="_blank" href="https://x.com/DarrenDreger/status/1865082071309259215">TSN's Darren Dreger</a>, who added that the Ottawa Senators were not.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Columbus later dropped out of the discussions, per <a href="https://x.com/PierreVLeBrun/status/1865111368979927324">LeBrun</a>.New York could've placed Trouba on waivers Friday at 2 p.m. ET but opted not to do so, according to <a href="https://x.com/FriedgeHNIC/status/1865109364022902784">Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman</a>."He's a good person, and a good player, and a good leader," Rangers head coach Peter Laviolette said, according to <a target="_blank" href="https://x.com/ColinSNewsday/status/1865076058086576483">Newsday's Colin Stephenson</a>. "But ... today, when it comes to addressing this effort, taking time coming out of (Monday's 5-1 loss to the New Jersey Devils) and thinking about it, this is the decision that I made."Laviolette made it clear he and general manager Chris Drury are in lockstep regarding the move when asked if he had any say in the matter."Chris and I are together in our thoughts," Laviolette said, per <a target="_blank" href="https://x.com/vzmercogliano/status/1865076940295565718">USA Today's Vince Z. Mercogliano</a>.The bench boss added that Trouba's benching wasn't meant as a message to the dressing room, according to the <a target="_blank" href="https://x.com/MollieeWalkerr/status/1865075326612549826">New York Post's Mollie Walker</a>.The Rangers recalled blue-liner <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/15219" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/15219">Victor Mancini</a> from the AHL's Hartford Wolf Pack on Friday morning. New York will host the Pittsburgh Penguins in the evening.Drury <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3139493" href="https://thescore.com/news/3139493">reportedly</a> dangled Trouba along with <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/2542" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/2542">Chris Kreider</a> in late November in a message to the NHL's other 31 teams indicating the Rangers were interested in shaking up their roster.The veteran rearguard previously had a full no-trade clause that was <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/2933652" href="https://thescore.com/news/2933652">reduced</a> to 15 teams in July. The Red Wings reportedly expressed interest in acquiring the Michigan-born defenseman at the draft, and Drury asked Trouba for his list of clubs around that time.Trouba is signed through 2025-26 at $8 million annually. New York anointed him with the "C" in August 2022.The 30-year-old is known most for his physicality. He's managed only six points - all assists - while averaging exactly 20 minutes of ice time over 24 games this season. That workload would be a career low over a full campaign.Trouba's underlying numbers have been subpar, as well. The Rangers have controlled only 47.45% of the expected goals and 44.18% of the scoring chances with him on the ice at five-on-five, per <a target="_blank" href="https://www.naturalstattrick.com/">Natural Stat Trick</a>. Trouba's minus-2.3 defensive goals above replacement ranks 263rd in the league among blue-liners, according to <a target="_blank" href="https://evolving-hockey.com/">Evolving-Hockey</a>.He's in his sixth season with the Rangers, who acquired him in a trade with the Winnipeg Jets for defenseman <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/6396" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/6396">Neal Pionk</a> and a first-round pick that the Jets used on rearguard <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/8613" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/8613">Ville Heinola</a>.New York came into Friday's slate sitting fourth in the Metropolitan Division at 13-10-1.

DETROIT, MICHIGAN - NOVEMBER 09: Jacob Trouba #8 of the New York Rangers looks on during the second period of a game against the Detroit Red Wings at Little Caesars Arena on November 09, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan.

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