NHL Player News
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Ian Mitchell D | DET
Lightning's Ian Mitchell: Dealt in AHL deal
Mitchell was traded to the Lightning from the Red Wings on Thursday in exchange for Wojciech Stachowiak and Michael Milne.
Mitchell, a defenseman, was traded for two forwards since Detroit's NHL injuries have depleted AHL Grand Rapids' depth. Mitchell had 20 points in 45 games with the Griffins before the trade. He will be an unrestricted free agent after the season.
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Taylor Raddysh RW | NYR
Rangers' Taylor Raddysh: Back with team
Raddysh (personal) has been activated to the active roster, but he isn't expected to play Thursday versus Winnipeg, per Vince Z. Mercogliano of The Athletic.
Raddysh sat out two games while on the non-roster list due to a personal matter, and it appears as though he will be scratched for Thursdays contest. He has nine goals and 17 points in 59 outings in 2025-26. His next opportunity to return will come Saturday in Minnesota.
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Michael Milne LW | DET
Red Wings' Michael Milne: Sent to Detroit organization
Milne and Wojciech Stachowiak were traded to the Red Wings from the Lightning on Thursday in exchange for Ian Mitchell.
Milne is on the move for the second time this season, though he won't get into the NHL with his new team since this deal was done after the NHL's trade deadline. Between AHL Iowa and Syracuse, Milne was limited to just six points in 34 appearances. He'll be a restricted free agent in the offseason.
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Bobby Brink RW | MIN
Wild's Bobby Brink: Expected to miss Thursday's game
Brink (undisclosed) isn't expected to play against Philadelphia on Thursday, per Michael Russo of The Athletic.
Brink has 14 goals, 27 points, 20 PIM and 68 hits in 58 outings between Philadelphia and Minnesota in 2025-26. Robby Fabbri is projected to draw into the lineup Thursday due to Brink's absence.
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John Leonard LW | DET
Red Wings' John Leonard: Returns to AHL
Leonard was reassigned to AHL Grand Rapids on Thursday, per the NHL media site.
Leonard was an emergency recall Wednesday, but the Red Wings brought up Eduards Tralmaks and Austin Watson under emergency conditions Thursday to replenish their depth. Leonard will remain in the mix for a call-up as long as Detroit's forward situation remains shaky.
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Lukas Dostal G | ANA
Ducks' Lukas Dostal: Guarding road goal
Dostal is expected to start on the road against Toronto, per the NHL media site.
Dostal has a 26-14-2 record, 3.01 GAA and .893 save percentage in 44 outings in 2025-26. He stopped 12 of 13 shots en route to a 4-1 victory over Winnipeg in his last start Tuesday. Toronto has lost its past eight games (0-6-2) while averaging just 1.88 goals per game.
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William Eklund LW | SJ
Sharks' William Eklund: Good to go
Eklund (lower body) will play Thursday versus the Bruins, Max Miller of NHL.com reports.
Eklund cleared himself earlier in the day, but head coach Ryan Warsofsky walked that back by labeling the winger a game-time decision. In the end, Eklund is in fact good to go for his usual middle-six role. Eklund is looking to snap a 19-game goal drought, during which he has earned 10 assists.
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Tyson Kozak C | BUF
Sabres' Tyson Kozak: Unavailable Thursday
Kozak (undisclosed) isn't expected to play Thursday versus Washington, per Rachel Lenzi of The Buffalo News.
Kozak has also missed Buffalo's past four outings. He has two goals and four points in 39 appearances this season. Kozak might play on the fourth line once he's healthy, but it's also possible he'll be a healthy scratch.
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Andrei Vasilevskiy G | TB
Lightning's Andrei Vasilevskiy: Expected to start Thursday
Vasilevskiy is slated to start at home against Detroit on Thursday, according to Benjamin Pierce of the Lightning's official site.
Vasilevskiy has struggled recently, posting a 1-4-0 record, 4.18 GAA and .855 save percentage over his past five appearances. He's 29-11-3 with a 2.32 GAA and a .912 save percentage in 43 outings this season. Detroit is going through a rough patch as well. The Red Wings are 4-6-2 while averaging just 2.08 goals per game over their last 12 matches.
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Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen G | BUF
Sabres' Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen: Slated to face Washington
Luukkonen is expected to start at home against Washington on Thursday, per Heather Engel of NHL.com.
Luukkonen has a 15-7-2 record, 2.74 GAA and .904 save percentage in 25 outings in 2025-26. He's won his past four starts, but he did surrender seven goals on 28 shots in an 8-7 victory over Tampa Bay on Sunday. The Capitals have lost four of their past five games while being outscored 19-13.