NHL Player News
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Zayne Parekh D | CGY
Flames' Zayne Parekh: Won't play Saturday
Parekh (upper body) isn't available Saturday versus Pittsburgh, per Derek Wills of Sportsnet 960 The Fan.
Parekh has an assist in 11 outings with Calgary in 2025-26. He joined Team Canada for the 2026 IIHF World Junior Championship, but it appears that he sustained an injury during the tournament. Parekh stood out during the World Juniors, recording five goals and 13 points across seven outings. Parekh might get a top-six role with the Flames once he's healthy.
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Matt Kiersted D | MIN
Wild's Matt Kiersted: On waivers
Kiersted was put on waivers Saturday, per Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet.
Kiersted has an assist and five blocks in four appearances with Minnesota in 2025-26. If he clears waivers, he could return to AHL Iowa. Michael Russo of The Athletic reports that the 27-year-old defender may also remain with the big club for roster flexibility purposes. Kiersted has three assists in 23 outings with Iowa this campaign.
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Riley Stillman D | EDM
Oilers' Riley Stillman: Loaned to AHL affiliate
Stillman was assigned to AHL Bakersfield on Saturday.
Stillman hasn't earned a point in four NHL appearances this season while supplying one shot on goal, four blocked shots and seven hits. He has notched two goals, seven points and 41 PIM in 22 AHL outings this campaign.
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Zach Bogosian D | MIN
Wild's Zach Bogosian: Moves to IR
Bogosian (undisclosed) was placed on injured reserve Saturday, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports.
Bogosian will miss his third straight game against the Islanders on Saturday, and it's unclear when he will be ready to return to the lineup. He has contributed one goal, three assists, 20 shots on net, 20 blocked shots and 20 hits across 23 appearances this season.
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Jaccob Slavin D | CAR
Hurricanes' Jaccob Slavin: Good to go
Slavin (upper body) will be activated from injured reserve ahead of his return to the lineup against Seattle on Saturday, according to Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site.
After missing the last 10 games, Slavin will return to his top-pairing role and should see time on the penalty kill. He hasn't produced a point in only five appearances this season while providing four shots on goal and eight blocked shots.
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Jake McCabe D | TOR
Maple Leafs' Jake McCabe: Game-time decision
McCabe (lower body) will be a game-time call for Saturday's matchup against Vancouver, David Alter of The Hockey News reports.
McCabe participated in Saturday's morning skate and could return from a two-game absence. He has compiled three goals, 16 points, 28 shots on net, 104 blocked shots and 58 hits through 41 appearances this season. If McCabe is unavailable to play, Philippe Myers or Matt Benning will likely be in Saturday's lineup against the Canucks.
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Kaiden Guhle D | MON
Canadiens' Kaiden Guhle: Returns to action Saturday
Guhle (groin) was activated from long-term injured reserve and will play against the Red Wings on Saturday.
Guhle missed 39 games due to the injury. He will replace Jayden Struble on the Montreal blue line. Guhle has one goal and one assist with 16 hits across five NHL games this season.
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Seth Jones D | FLA
Panthers' Seth Jones: Lands on IR
Jones (upper body) was placed on injured reserve Saturday, George Richards of Florida Hockey Now reports.
Jones is week-to-week and will miss his fourth straight game against Ottawa on Saturday. It remains unclear when he will be ready to return to the lineup. He has accounted for six goals, 24 points, 78 shots on net, 47 blocked shots and 38 hits across 40 appearances this season.
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Zac Jones D | BUF
Sabres' Zac Jones: Summoned from AHL
Jones was recalled from AHL Rochester on Saturday, according to Rachel Lenzi of The Buffalo News.
Jones returns to the Sabres after spending one day on the Rochester roster. The 25-year-old has yet to play with the Sabres this season, but he did log 46 games with the Rangers in 2024-25. Jones had a goal and an assist Friday versus AHL Laval, as he leads the Americans in points with 32 this season.
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Sean Durzi D | UTA
Mammoth's Sean Durzi: Deposits goal in win
Durzi scored a goal on two shots in Friday's 4-2 win over the Blues.
Durzi has been steadier lately with a point in 10 of his last 12 outings, racking up three goals and seven assists in that span. He's in a position to succeed with a top-four role and a spot on the second power-play unit, and he won't hurt fantasy managers in the non-scoring areas. Durzi is now at three goals, 13 points, 44 shots on net, 44 blocked shots, 24 PIM, 14 hits and a minus-10 rating through 24 appearances this season.