NHL Player News

Boeser has to go through concussion protocol before being cleared to return to the lineup, Iain MacIntyre of Sportsnet reports Tuesday.

Boeser sustained the injury in Sunday's 3-2 loss to Pittsburgh on a hit from Bryan Rust, who received a three-game suspension Tuesday for an illegal check to the head. Boeser is already on injured reserve, but he is feeling better. However, it's unclear when he will be ready to return to the lineup.

Forsberg is expected to be between the road pipes against the Red Wings on Tuesday, Zach Dooley of LA Kings Insider reports.

Forsberg is 2-0-1 and has turned aside a combined 81 of 87 shots (.931 save percentage) over his previous three appearances. The veteran netminder will have a tough test against a Detroit team that is 18-8-1 on home ice this season. However, Forsberg has an exceptional track record against the Red Wings during his career, registering a 3-0-1 record, 1.74 GAA and .939 save percentage over four outings.

Lankinen will protect the home net against San Jose on Tuesday, per Brendan Batchelor of Sportsnet 650.

Lankinen has lost his last two outings while allowing eight goals on 49 shots. He has a 7-16-4 record this campaign with a 3.44 GAA and an .884 save percentage through 28 appearances. With Thatcher Demko (hip) set to undergo season-ending surgery, Lankinen should see plenty of starts for the remainder of the year. San Jose sits 18th in the league with 3.08 goals per game this season.

Cournoyer was named the ECAC Goalie of the Week on Monday.

Cournoyer stopped 32 of 34 shots for Cornell University over the weekend, securing a 2-1 overtime win over Dartmouth College on Friday and a 4-1 win over Harvard University on Saturday. Through 15 outings this season, Cournoyer is 11-4-0 with a 1.82 GAA and a .925 save percentage, numbers right in line with how he performed in the QMJHL with Cape Breton last year. This was his third weekly award this season after previously claiming two ECAC Rookie of the Week honors in November.

Parekh (upper body) scored twice in AHL Calgary's 6-3 win over Laval on Monday.

Parekh has two goals and two assists over three games during his conditioning stint in the AHL. The defenseman was loaned Jan. 17, so it wouldn't be surprising to see the Flames end his loan prior to the end of the week, as it can last a maximum of 14 days. Once back with the big club, he'll compete with Joel Hanley, Hunter Brzustewicz and Brayden Pachal for playing time on the third pairing.

Gaunce was put on waivers Tuesday, according to Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet.

Gaunce has picked up two goals, four assists, 29 shots on net, 21 blocked shots and 44 hits across 25 NHL games this season. If he clears waivers, he will likely head to AHL Cleveland. Gaunce has four goals and six points in 12 minor-league appearances during the 2025-26 campaign.

Hunt scored a goal and added four assists in AHL Calgary's 6-3 win over Laval on Monday.

Hunt had his best game of the season Monday. He's scored in eight of the last 10 games, producing eight goals and 11 assists over that span for the Wranglers, which also earned him a week-long stint in the NHL in the middle. He's up to 13 goals, 37 points and a plus-5 rating over 28 AHL appearances this season.

Sennecke registered two power-play assists, seven shots on goal and a minus-4 rating in Monday's 7-4 loss to the Oilers.

Sennecke and the Ducks looked good with the man advantage, but they got caved in at even strength in this contest. The rookie winger has shaken off a recent three-game slump with five points over his last two outings. His helpers Monday were his first power-play contributions since Dec. 27 versus the Kings. Sennecke has 18 goals, 43 points (seven on the power play), 120 shots on net, 57 hits, 36 PIM and a minus-3 rating over 53 appearances.

Aston-Reese was placed on waivers Tuesday, according to Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet.

The Blue Jackets are now fully healthy up front, so they have elected to run the risk of losing Aston-Reese and Brendan Gaunce, who was also waived Tuesday, to other teams. Should he go unclaimed on the waiver wire, Aston-Reese will report to AHL Cleveland. The 31-year-old has one goal, five points and 71 hits across 26 appearances in 2025-26.

Mermis (lower body) was placed on waivers Tuesday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.

Mermis had one goal, five shots on net, nine blocked shots and eight hits in 11 NHL outings this campaign before landing on injured reserve. Assuming he clears, he will probably report to AHL Toronto. Mermis hasn't earned a point in three minor-league appearances this season.