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Thrun (upper body) was activated from injured reserve Friday.

Thrun should be ready to play Saturday versus the Islanders. This move also indicates that Jimmy Schuldt's demotion Friday is likely to last, as the Sharks won't need an extra defenseman until another injury arises.

Del Mastro was called up from AHL Rockford on Friday.

As expected, Del Mastro is back with the big club in time for Friday's game versus Utah. He's expected to play on the second pairing and should see steady NHL action through the end of the season.

Stillman was assigned to AHL Chicago on Friday.

This move indicates the facial injury Stillman suffered Thursday is not serious, and it also preserves the 26-year-old's playoff eligibility for the Wolves. If the Hurricanes want him back for defensive depth in the NHL, he could be called up again prior to Sunday's game versus the Jets after clearing waivers Friday.

Mitchell was called up from AHL Providence on Friday.

Mitchell is set to fill a third-pairing role during the ongoing absence of Charlie McAvoy (shoulder). The 26-year-old Mitchell was assigned to AHL earlier Friday to maintain playoff eligibility in that league.

Shea signed a one-year, $900,000 contract extension with the Penguins on Friday.

Shea had a rough start to the campaign, but his play has really come around in recent weeks. He has three points over six contests since play resumed after the 4 Nations Face-Off, and he's moved up into a top-four role. Shea still doesn't have a lot of fantasy value, but he has secured his spot with the Penguins through the 2025-26 campaign.

Hamilton (lower body) will miss an extended period of time, James Nichols of New Jersey Hockey Now reports Friday.

Hamilton sustained the injury during Tuesday's 4-3 loss to Dallas. He has nine goals and 40 points in 63 appearances in 2024-25. Luke Hughes is likely to serve on the first power-play unit while Hamilton is absent.

Mancini was sent down to AHL Abbotsford to retain AHL playoff eligibility Friday.

Mancini quickly returned to the NHL roster, per the NHL media site, and he may be in the lineup Friday versus the Wild. If the Canucks miss the postseason, Mancini could see more playing time with the minor-league club, which is contending for a spot in the AHL playoffs.

Siegenthaler (lower body) won't play before the end of the regular season, per James Nichols of New Jersey Hockey Now.

Siegenthaler hasn't been in the lineup since Feb. 4 due to the injury. He'll complete 2024-25 with two goals, nine points, 44 PIM, 75 hits and 92 blocks over 55 appearances. It's not clear if there's any hope of Siegenthaler playing in the postseason should the Devils make it that far.

Misyul was traded to Boston from New Jersey on Friday in exchange for Marc McLaughlin.

Misyul has eight assists and 33 PIM in 47 appearances with AHL Utica in 2024-25. The 24-year-old has appeared in just one career NHL game and will probably start his tenure in the Bruins' organization as a member of AHL Providence.

Timmins and Connor Dewar were traded to the Penguins from the Maple Leafs on Friday in exchange for a 2025 fifth-round draft pick, Matt Vensel of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Timmins will be the latest blueliner to get a look on the Penguins' third pairing. The 26-year-old was limited to eight points in 51 outings, but he picked up 24 points over 52 contests across the previous two seasons, spending the bulk of that time with the Maple Leafs. He's also seen power-play time previously in his career, but that's unlikely in Pittsburgh while both Kris Letang and Erik Karlsson are around.