NHL Player News

Bahl was placed on injured reserve Friday, per the NHL media site.

Head coach Ryan Huska said Wednesday that Bahl is considered week-to-week, so the blueliner's placement on injured reserve isn't particularly surprising. It's not yet clear when the 24-year-old will be able to return, but it certainly seems possible that he'll be sidelined until after the 4 Nations Face-Off. Tyson Barrie should see increased playing time while Bahl is sidelined.

Zamula (upper body) was put on injured reserve Friday, per the NHL media site.

Zamula has missed the last four games and is eligible to return at any time. The defenseman has three goals and eight assists with 59 blocked shots across 39 appearances this season.

Stanley notched an assist, two hits, two blocked shots and a plus-2 rating in Thursday's 6-2 win over the Bruins.

Stanley ended January with two assists over 14 contests. The 26-year-old added 27 hits, 17 shots on goal and 14 blocked shots and played in all of the Jets' games for the month despite the team's blue line reaching full health. His usage lately suggests he's ahead of Haydn Fleury and Ville Heinola on the depth chart, and he could also have gained some separation from Colin Miller in terms of who might come out when changes are made on defense. Stanley has nine points, 30 shots on goal, 55 hits, 53 blocked shots, 61 PIM and a plus-9 rating through 39 appearances, putting him on track for a career year in most areas.

Heiskanen (knee) has been placed on injured reserve, per the NHL media site Friday.

Heiskanen's placement on IR shouldn't come as a surprise considering he was labeled week-to-week and was ruled out for the 4 Nations Face-Off. The 25-year-old blueliner is still awaiting the results of an MRI to determine exactly how long he will be on the shelf. In the meantime, Thomas Harley is expected to take Heiskanen's spot on the No. 1 power-play unit.

Clifton (illness) will not play versus Nashville on Friday, according to Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550.

Clifton sat out Tuesday against the Bruins with the illness and has lost a lot of weight, which will prevent him from playing against the Predators. Clifton has eight assists, 134 hits and 69 blocked shots over 46 contests this season.

Lilleberg is eligible to return to the lineup versus the Islanders on Saturday after completing his two-game suspension, Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Lilleberg received a two-game ban for interference with the Red Wings' J.T. Compher on Saturday. Lilleberg has 11 assists and 80 hits over 45 contests this season. The Lightning loaned Declan Carlile to AHL Syracuse in a corresponding move Friday.

Carlile was reassigned to AHL Syracuse on Friday.

Carlile was called up by Tampa Bay on Monday, and he made two appearances during his stint with the NHL club. He recorded no points, a hit and a plus-1 rating while averaging 13:55 of ice time. He should see a more consistent role in the minors, while Emil Lilleberg will return from his two-game suspension Saturday against the Islanders.

Stillman was called up from AHL Chicago on Friday, per Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site.

Stillman made his season debut with the Hurricanes on Tuesday, picking up a fighting major against the Rangers' Sam Carrick. Stillman was returned to the minors Thursday before being called back up Friday. The Hurricanes sent Ryan Suzuki back to AHL Chicago in a corresponding move.

Thrun posted an assist and five PIM in Thursday's 6-2 loss to the Kraken.

Thrun fought Vince Dunn in the second period. In the third, Thrun helped out on a Tyler Toffoli tally. The 23-year-old Thrun continues to handle bottom-four minutes on the blue line. He has two points over his last four games but a more modest 10 points with 39 shots on net, 49 blocked shots, 35 hits, 24 PIM and a minus-13 rating over 45 appearances this season.

Mahura logged an assist and went plus-2 in Thursday's 6-2 win over the Sharks.

Mahura snapped a seven-game point drought with the helper on an Eeli Tolvanen goal in the third period. The 26-year-old Mahura has played regularly since the Kraken dealt Will Borgen to the Rangers in December. For the season, Mahura has five helpers over 41 outings, with four of those assists coming over the last 11 contests. He's added 40 shots on net, 56 hits, 31 blocked shots and a plus-3 rating in a bottom-four role.