NHL Player News

Jiricek scored twice and added an assist in OHL Brantford's 5-4 win over Brampton on Wednesday.

Jiricek ended a 17-game goal drought with this effort. He accumulated 12 helpers in that span. The Blues prospect has 15 goals, 48 points and a plus-22 rating through 46 appearances while playing a leading role on the blue line of one of the OHL's top teams.

Lindgren (undisclosed) won't return to Wednesday's game versus the Stars, Alison Lukan of the Kraken Hockey Network reports.

Lindgren delivered a heavy hit on Colin Blackwell in the first period, but it was the Seattle defenseman who came away worse for wear. The 28-year-old Lindgren can be considered day-to-day for now. If he can't play Thursday versus the Blues, look for Josh Mahura or Cale Fleury to draw into the lineup.

Myers (not injury related) won't suit up versus the Jets on Wednesday, Rick Dhaliwal of CHEK reports.

Myers' 21-game point drought looks to be how he'll end his Canucks tenure. He has a no-movement clause, but being held out of the lineup for trade-related reasons suggests he is willing to waive it to go to a contender. A potential destination is unclear, but talks appear to be progressing.

Anderson (upper body) has been activated off injured reserve and will be in the lineup versus Vegas on Wednesday, per NHL.com.

Considering Anderson is currently stuck in a 26-game goal drought and has chipped in just two helpers over that stretch, his return to action is unlikely to have a significant fantasy impact. Still, having the defensively-minded blueliner back on the top pairing could free up Drew Doughty to jump in offensively.

Yakemchuk was reassigned to AHL Belleville on Wednesday.

With Belleville not in action until Friday, Yakemchuk won't be an option for a call-up ahead of Thursday's clash with Detroit. The 20-year-old blueliner has yet to make his NHL debut and may have to wait until next season to do so. Still, with 25 points in 41 minor-league tilts this year, Yakemchuk could have decent future value in dynasty formats.

Spacek was sent to AHL Iowa on Wednesday.

Spacek has four goals and 20 points in 37 outings with Iowa in 2025-26. He has also recorded no points, one hit and two blocks in two outings with Minnesota this season.

Theodore will sit out Wednesday's matchup against Los Angeles, Danny Webster of the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports.

Theodore, Mark Stone and Mitch Marner stayed back in Vegas to get some extra rest after coming back from the Olympics. According to head coach Bruce Cassidy, all three players are expected to join the team for Friday's clash in Washington.

Ginning was reassigned to Lehigh Valley on Wednesday.

Ginning has no points, two shots, four hits and five blocks in five appearances with Philadelphia in 2025-26, but he hasn't appeared in an NHL game since Oct. 25. He also has a goal and four points in 29 outings with Lehigh Valley this campaign.

Buium (face) will return to the lineup Wednesday against the Jets, Canucks Insider reports.

Buium landed on injured reserve after suffering a broken bone near his cheek in late January, forcing him to miss five straight games before the Olympic break. Over 51 appearances between Minnesota and Vancouver this season, he's recorded five goals, 15 assists, 31 blocked shots, 15 hits and 14 PIM while averaging 19:14 of ice time.

Matinpalo will not be available against the Red Wings on Thursday due to an undisclosed injury, Bruce Garrioch of Postmedia reports.

Matinpalo has appeared in just two games of Ottawa's last 19 games while sitting out the others as a healthy scratch. In his 30 appearances this year, the Finnish blueliner has yet to find the back of the net while managing four assists, 19 shots and 27 hits along the way.