NHL Player News

Lekkerimaki was reassigned to AHL Abbotsford on Wednesday.

Lekkerimaki had one goal over five games during his latest stint with Vancouver. The 21-year-old will get steady playing time in Abbotsford during the NHL's Olympic break. He'll likely be back with the big club ahead of its Feb. 25 game versus the Jets.

Brzustewicz was reassigned to AHL Calgary on Wednesday.

Brzustewicz was scratched for a third straight game Wednesday versus the Oilers. The 21-year-old defenseman will get consistent playing time at least through the Olympic break while with the Wranglers, but it's likely he'll be back with the big club when the NHL schedule resumes.

Gridin was reassigned to AHL Calgary on Wednesday.

Gridin had a goal and an assist, both on the power play, in Wednesday's 4-3 win over the Oilers. The 19-year-old will get to carry his momentum at a lower level while the rest of the Flames' lineup gets some rest during the Olympic break. More than likely, Gridin will be back with the big club prior to the team's Feb. 26 game versus the Sharks. Gridin has six points in 13 outings for the Flames this season.

Martin logged three assists in WHL Spokane's 7-2 win over Penticton on Wednesday.

Martin has earned five points over his last three games, but that follows a stretch of eight contests where he was limited to two points. He's been streaky all season, and he's now at a total of 29 points in 45 appearances. The Jets prospect has taken a step back from last season, though offense isn't going to be where he makes his money in the long run.

Poitras was reassigned to AHL Providence on Wednesday.

Wednesday's game versus the Panthers was the last one before the Olympics for the Bruins. Poitras will continue to play in the AHL while the NHL team is on a multi-week break. He has one goal over three NHL outings this season.

Bjornfot (undisclosed) was injured Wednesday versus the Bruins and is unlikely to play Thursday versus the Lightning, Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site reports.

It sounds like the Panthers' lineup will be rotated pretty heavily for the second half of the back-to-back, but Bjornfot looks to be the least likely to play. That should open the door for Donovan Sebrango to check into the lineup on the third pairing. Bjornfot's status for after the Olympic break is unlikely to be determined until the team reconvenes in the latter half of February.

George posted a 37-save shutout in OHL Sault Ste. Marie's 6-0 win over Saginaw on Wednesday.

George improved to 15-10-4 with a 2.72 GAA and a .906 save percentage over 31 appearances this season. He's earned four shutouts this season between the Greyhounds and Owen Sound, which is where he started the campaign. The Kings prospect is looking promising and should be ready to make the jump to the AHL in 2026-27.

Garland (illness) will be in the lineup Wednesday versus the Golden Knights, Brendan Batchelor of Sportsnet 650 reports.

Garland played through the illness Monday in Utah and earned two assists to snap an 11-game slump. The winger will play on the third line with Liam Ohgren and Teddy Blueger in Wednesday's contest.

Anderson (upper body) won't play Wednesday versus the Kraken, Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site reports.

Anderson will miss at least one game after suffering an injury in Sunday's 3-2 overtime loss to Carolina. The 26-year-old defenseman's status for Thursday against the Golden Knights hasn't been decided yet. Jacob Moverare will play against Seattle on Wednesday due to Anderson's absence.

Schwartz (lower body) won't play Wednesday versus the Kings.

Schwartz played just 13:28 in Anaheim on Tuesday, and he appears to come out of that game worse for wear. After being called up from AHL Coachella Valley on Wednesday, Oscar Fisker Molgaard will draw into the lineup for Schwartz. Schwartz will have the Olympic break to heal, as Seattle will be off until Feb. 25 at Dallas.