NHL Player News

Beck was recalled from AHL Laval on Friday.

The Canadiens described Beck's demotion earlier Friday as a paper move, and that's exactly what it was. The 21-year-old has one assist and an average of 9:48 of ice time per game over 11 appearances, but he's poised to be an NHL regular for at least part of the homestretch of the campaign.

Dach was recalled from AHL Rockford on Friday.

Dach was reassigned to Rockford for AHL playoff eligibility purposes. However, he's back with the Blackhawks and will likely stay with the team through the end of the NHL season. He's projected to play Friday on the first line against Utah.

Brown was called up from AHL Providence on Friday.

The Bruins sent down six players, including Brown, and called four back up after meeting the deadline for AHL playoff eligibility. Look for Brown to fill a bottom-six role Saturday versus the Lightning.

Khusnutdinov was called up from AHL Providence on Friday.

Khusnutdinov is expected to fill a bottom-six role for the rest of the season. The 22-year-old center was acquired from the Wild on Thursday, and while his tenure with that organization ended in the AHL, he's poised to be an NHL player again going forward.

Lettieri was recalled from AHL Providence on Friday.

Lettieri was sent down in a paper move for AHL playoff eligibility earlier in the day. He is likely to fill a bottom-six role Saturday versus the Lightning.

Minten was traded to the Bruins from the Maple Leafs, along with a conditional 2026 first-round pick and a 2025 fourth-round pick, in exchange for Brandon Carlo on Friday, per NHL.com.

Minten highlights the return for Boston in the intra-division deal. The 20-year-old center has logged four points over 19 NHL appearances across the last two seasons. He's a physical player who will likely slot into a middle-six role eventually, but for now, it's expected he'll be with AHL Providence to close out 2024-25.

Dunne was recalled by Buffalo on an emergency basis Friday.

Jordan Greenwayand Jack Quinn are both questionable for Saturday's clash against Florida due to illness, and the Sabres could also be without Jason Zucker (lower body), so Dunne might be needed. He has eight goals, 24 points and 44 PIM over 54 appearances with AHL Rochester in 2024-25.

Kurashev (hand) was activated off injured reserve, setting the stage for him to play Friday versus Utah, per Ben Pope of the Chicago Sun-Times.

Kurashev has six goals and 10 points over 42 outings in 2024-25. He missed three straight games due to the injury. Kurashev will likely serve in a middle-six capacity in his return.

Wiesblatt was reassigned to AHL Milwaukee on Friday, Brooks Bratten of the Predators' official site reports.

Wiesblatt earned his first career helper in Thursday's 5-3 win over the Kraken. The 22-year-old may just be getting involved in a paper move for AHL playoff eligibility. He should see some time with the Predators over the remainder of the campaign before challenging for a full-time role in the fall.

Lucchini was reassigned to AHL Milwaukee on Friday, according to Brooks Bratten of the Predators' official site.

Lucchini has no points, two PIM and two hits over three appearances with Nashville in 2024-25. The 29-year-old also has 14 goals and 29 points across 53 outings with Milwaukee.