Harkins was assigned to AHL San Diego on Saturday.
Harkins has one assist, three shots on goal, three blocked shots and 15 hits in six NHL outings this season. His return to the minors could bode well for the availability of Mason McTavish (upper body) or Brock McGinn (lower body) ahead of Monday's matchup against Seattle.
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Ducks' Jansen Harkins: Nabs helper Friday
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Harkins recorded an assist and two hits in Friday's 6-4 win over the Red Wings.
The helper was Harkins' first point at the NHL level over three appearances this season. The 27-year-old was limited to four assists over 45 contests in 2023-24 with the Penguins. Harkins will likely play until Mason McTavish (upper body) returns, though he could stick around with the big club since Robby Fabbri (knee) is likely to be out until around New Year's.
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Ducks' Jansen Harkins: Brought up Wednesday
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Harkins was recalled from AHL San Diego on Wednesday, Patrick Present fo The Hockey News reports.
Harkins could be immediately pressed into service versus the Golden Knights on Wednesday if Mason McTavish (upper body) remains unavailable, in addition to Robby Fabbri (lower body), who has already been ruled out. The 27-year-old Harkins has been on a tear in the minors this year with 17 points in 11 games and offers 200 games of NHL experience for the Ducks' bottom-six if called upon to suit up Wednesday.
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Ducks' Jansen Harkins: Reassigned to AHL
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Harkins was sent to AHL San Diego on Saturday.
Harkins was recalled Friday and saw 10:11 of ice time, managing one shot on goal, one hit and a blocked shot. He could return Sunday as the Ducks face LA, depending on the injured status of Isac Lundestrom, who missed Friday's game with an upper-body injury.
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Ducks' Jansen Harkins: Recalled Friday
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Harkins was promoted from AHL San Diego on Friday, Derek Lee of The Hockey News reports.
Harkins' promotion comes as Isac Lundestrom sustained an upper-body injury in Wednesday's matchup with Utah. If there is an open spot in the lineup, it will likely come down to Harkins or Ross Johnston for a place on the fourth line alongside Brett Leason and Brock McGinn.
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Ducks' Jansen Harkins: Placed on waivers Friday
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The Ducks placed Harkins on waivers Friday, according to Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet.
This is a bit of a surprise as the Ducks inked Harkins to a two-year contract in the offseason. He had four assists in 45 regular-season games with the Penguins last season and should be sent to the minors, if he clears waivers.
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Ducks' Jansen Harkins: Joining Anaheim
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Harkins signed a two-year, $1.575 million contract with the Ducks on Tuesday.
Harkins got into 45 games with the Penguins last year, but he was limited to four assists without scoring a goal on 37 shots. He also had 74 hits, offering modest physicality. He'll likely be ticketed for a bottom-six role with the Ducks, as the team should be able to fill out its top six with a mix of young and veteran talent.
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Penguins' Jansen Harkins: Ends season without scoring
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Harkins failed to score a goal in 45 games with the Penguins in 2023-24, registering just four helpers over that span.
Harkins -- who was claimed off waivers by the Pens before the start of the season -- struggled with injuries throughout the 2023-24 campaign. The 26-year-old Cleveland native will head to free agency this offseason, and he may not have shown the team enough to earn a new deal.
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Penguins' Jansen Harkins: Taken off injured reserve
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Harkins (hand) has been taken off injured reserve ahead of Monday's game versus Nashville, per the NHL media site.
Harkins will likely play in a bottom-six role against the Predators, with both Emil Bemstrom and Valtteri Puustinen candidates to be dropped from the lineup. Before suffering his hand injury, Harkins was stuck in an 18-game point drought, and he has yet to score a goal in 43 games this season.
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Penguins' Jansen Harkins: Available against Preds
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Harkins (hand) is an option to face Nashville on Monday, Penguins play-by-play announcer Josh Getzoff reports.
Harkins still needs to be activated from long-term injured reserve for him to get into the lineup against the Predators. If the winger suits up, it could come at the expense of Valtteri Puustinen or Radim Zohorna. Harkins has missed the last 19 games due to the hand injury.
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Penguins' Jansen Harkins: Cleared for contract
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Harkins (hand) has been cleared for contact and participated in practice Friday, Matt Vensel of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
Harkins could be nearing a return from a 15-game absence due to his hand injury, though he will need to be activated off injured reserve before he can suit up. The 26-year-old Cleveland native is stuck in an 18-game pointless streak and hasn't found the back of the net in 43 games this season. As such, fantasy managers don't need to track his status.
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Penguins' Jansen Harkins: Undergoes hand surgery
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Harkins broke his hand in a fight with Washington's Beck Malenstyn on Thursday and underwent surgery Friday, Wes Crosby of NHL.com reports.
Harkins will be out long term according to coach Mike Sullivan. The 26-year-old winger has failed to score in 43 games this season, chipping in with four assists and 73 hits in a fourth-line role.
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Penguins' Jansen Harkins: Set to play Thursday
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Harkins (upper body) is good to play Thursday versus Washington.
Harkins missed Tuesday's 5-3 win over Columbus due to his upper-body injury. He has four assists, 14 PIM and 72 hits in 42 appearances this season. Harkins is projected to serve on the fourth line alongside Johnny Gruden and Jeff Carter.
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Penguins' Jansen Harkins: Game-time call Thursday
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Harkins (upper body) will be a game-time decision heading into Thursday's clash with Washington, Penguins play-by-play announcer Josh Getzoff reports.
Harkins is currently mired in a 17-game pointless streak and has yet to score a goal in 42 games this season. As such, few fantasy players will be anxiously awaiting news regarding his availability versus the Capitals. If the winger can't play, Johnny Gruden figures to slide into his place on the fourth line.
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Penguins' Jansen Harkins: Won't play Tuesday
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Harkins (upper body) won't be in the lineup Tuesday against Columbus.
Harkins will miss at least one contest after being injured in Sunday's 6-1 loss to Edmonton. He has four assists and 36 shots on goal in 42 games this season. Joona Koppanen, who was recalled from AHL WIlkes-Barre/Scranton on Tuesday, will play against the Blue Jackets instead.
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Penguins' Jansen Harkins: Game-time call
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Harkins (upper body) will be a game-time decision Tuesday against the Blue Jackets, per Michelle Crechiolo of the Penguins' official site.
Harkins was injured in Sunday's 6-1 loss to Edmonton. He has contributed four assists and 36 shots on goal over 42 appearances this campaign. If Harkins can't play Tuesday, the Penguins could recall someone from the minors or dress seven defensemen and 11 forwards.
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Penguins' Jansen Harkins: Exits Sunday's contest
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Harkins is being evaluated for an upper-body injury after Sunday's 6-1 loss to Edmonton.
Harkins dished out three hits and failed to convert on a penalty shot attempt while logging 7:07 of ice time Sunday. An update on his status should be available before Tuesday's matchup with Columbus.
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Penguins' Jansen Harkins: Activated from IR
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Harkins (concussion) was activated from injured reserve Sunday.
Harkins, who missed the past two games, will replace Johnny Gruden in the lineup Sunday against the Kings. The 26-year-old Harkins has four assists, 59 hits and 31 shots on goal in 34 games this season. Gruden and Vinnie Hinostroza were returned to AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Sunday in corresponding moves.
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Penguins' Jansen Harkins: Diagnosed with concussion
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Harkins didn't practice Monday after being diagnosed with a concussion, per Michelle Crechiolo of the Penguins' official site.
Harkins, who was injured in Saturday's 2-1 loss to Winnipeg, will have to clear concussion protocol in order to return to the lineup. Consider him out indefinitely for now. Harkins has four assists and 59 hits over 34 games this season.
Harkins earned an assist in a 4-3 defeat to Vancouver on Thursday.
Harkins has a helper in each of his last two contests to give him four points in his previous seven games. The winger's recent productivity follows an 18-game pointless start to the 2023-24 campaign. With Reilly Smith (upper body) suffering an injury against the Canucks, the 26-year-old Harkins could be a candidate to move into a third-line role.
