NHL Player News
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Kevin Rooney C | UTA
Mammoth's Kevin Rooney: Summoned from AHL
Rooney has been recalled from AHL Tucson by the Mammoth, according to the NHL media site.
Rooney has appeared in just one NHL game this season. The 31-year-old has spent most of the year with AHL Tucson, registering 10 points (seven goals, three assists) in 20 games played. With Alex Kerfoot (upper body) going on injured reserve, it's Rooney who is called up in the corresponding move. It remains to be seen if Rooney will draw into the lineup Sunday against the Blue Jackets or just serve as a depth forward for the foreseeable future.
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Alexander Kerfoot C | UTA
Mammoth's Alex Kerfoot: Placed on injured reserve
Kerfoot (upper body) was placed on injured reserve Sunday, per the NHL media site.
Kerfoot appeared in the Mammoth's last nine games, recording a goal, eight blocked shots, eight PIM and three hits while averaging 10:20 of ice time. However, he exited Friday's game against the Blues due to an upper-body injury and will be forced to miss at least a week after landing on injured reserve. Kevin Rooney was called up by Utah in a corresponding move to provide additional depth in Kerfoot's absence.
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Elias Lindholm C | BOS
Bruins' Elias Lindholm: Set to play
Lindholm (lower body) is expected to play against Pittsburgh on Sunday, according to Joe McDonald of NHL.com.
Lindholm will return to a top-line role after being limited to 12:05 of ice time in Saturday's 10-2 win over the Rangers. He has generated eight goals, 30 points, 59 shots on net, 32 blocked shots and 28 hits across 35 appearances this season.
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Morgan Geekie C | BOS
Bruins' Morgan Geekie: Out Sunday
Geekie (personal) will miss Sunday's game against the Penguins, Bruins insider Joe McDonald reports.
Geekie left Saturday's game against the Rangers early to attend to a family matter, and it appears he won't make it back in time to be in the lineup Sunday against the Penguins. The 27-year-old has been one of the league's best scorers this season, potting 25 goals in 45 games. Sunday will be Geekie's first missed game of the season. His next chance to return will be Tuesday against the Red Wings.
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Justin Hryckowian C | DAL
Stars' Justin Hryckowian: Tallies opening goal
Hryckowian scored a goal on two shots and added two hits in Saturday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Sharks.
Hryckowian snapped a five-game point drought with the opening goal at 7:33 of the first period. The 24-year-old earned a two-year contract extension Wednesday, and it's because he has emerged as a versatile and responsible forward who fits the Stars' fluid approach to line combinations. Hryckowian is up to seven goals, 14 points, 44 shots on net, 68 hits, 21 PIM and a minus-4 rating over 44 outings this season.
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Morgan Barron C | WPG
Jets' Morgan Barron: Won't play Sunday
Barron (upper body) is not taking part in warmups and will not play Sunday against the Devils, Mitchell Clinton of the Jets' official site reports.
Barron did not play in Friday's game against the Kings due to injury, and he won't suit up for Sunday's game against the Devils either. The 27-year-old remains day-to-day with the injury as of now, with his next chance to make a return coming Tuesday against the Islanders. He has 14 points (seven goals, seven assists) in 36 games this season.
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Alex Wennberg C | SJ
Sharks' Alexander Wennberg: Strikes on power play
Wennberg scored a power-play goal on four shots in Saturday's 5-4 overtime win over the Stars.
Wennberg helped the Sharks dig out of a 2-0 deficit with his goal early in the second period. The 31-year-old center took multiple shots on net for just the second time in the last nine contests, but he's scored in each of those instances with multiple shots during that span. For the season, Wennberg has nine goals, 22 helpers, nine power-play points, 54 shots on net, 55 blocked shots and a minus-11 rating through 44 outings, mainly in a second-line role. He's one goal and four points shy of matching his output from 77 games a year ago, and he's well on his way to just the third 40-point campaign of his career.
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Connor Zary C | CGY
Flames' Connor Zary: Scores early in win
Zary scored a goal on two shots in Saturday's 2-1 win over the Penguins.
Zary scored at 2:33 of the first period to give the Flames a solid start. The 24-year-old has a goal in back-to-back games, and he's potted four of his eight tallies this season since Dec. 29. He's at a total of 15 points, 59 shots on net, 29 hits and a minus-2 rating over 43 appearances, but his unsteady performances earlier in the campaign have kept him confined to a middle-six role for now.
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Carter Verhaeghe C | FLA
Panthers' Carter Verhaeghe: One of each in win
Verhaeghe scored a power-play goal, dished out an assist, put two shots on net and served four PIM in Saturday's 3-2 win over the Senators.
Verhaeghe struck the back of the net on a power play in the second period before lending a hand on Gustav Forsling's go-ahead goal in the third. With the pair of points, Verhaeghe is up to 13 goals, 18 assists, 98 shots on goal and 45 hits through 43 outings this season. After a seven-game scoreless streak that took him into the new year, the 30-year-old winger has three points in his last three games. With Matthew Tkachuk (groin) likely returning to the lineup in the near future, Florida's offense could receive a boost before long. Verhaeghe is on pace for his fifth consecutive campaign with 50 points or more.
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Evan Rodrigues C | FLA
Panthers' Evan Rodrigues: Finds twine on power play
Rodrigues scored a power-play goal, placed two shots on net and served two PIM in Saturday's 3-2 win over Ottawa.
Rodrigues lit the lamp on a first-period power play to level the score at 1-1. He now has nine goals, 21 points, 98 shots on net and 46 hits through 44 games this season. After fading to offensive inconsistency over the past month, he has points in back-to-back games for the first time since early December. Centering a middle-six role, the 32-year-old has plenty of time to reach the 30-point mark, which would secure his fourth consecutive campaign above that threshold. With a decent amount of category coverage, Rodrigues has viability in deep fantasy leagues.