On the Arizona Coyotes …
Andy Strickland: Goaltender Scott Wedgewood has played 19 games so far and needs to get to 28 games for the Coyotes to keep his RFA rights. If he plays less than 28 games he’ll become an unrestricted free agent.
On the Buffalo Sabres …
Paul Hamilton: Defenseman Nathan Beaulieu was out yesterday with an illness.
On the Columbus Blue Jackets …
Blue Jackets: The Blue Jackets have put forward Sonny Milano on the IR retroactive to January 8th, and recalled forward Tyler Motte.
Milano tore his oblique muscle against the Maple Leafs ten days ago and will be out for four-to-six weeks.
Brian Hedger: The Blue Jackets have claimed forward Jussi Jokinen off waivers from the Kings. Jokinen can play all three forward positions.
Steve Gorten: GM Jarmo Kekalainen on Jokinen: “It’s a freebie. Instead of giving up an asset to make a trade, you can pick up a player that has a lot of experience.”
Aaron Portzline: Forward Cam Atkinson is out of walking boot and was able to skate yesterday.
Aaron Portzline: Forward Brandon Dubinsky skated yesterday but still hasn’t been cleared for contact and he won’t be for awhile.
Steve Gorten: GM Kekalainen on defenseman Ryan Murray and his upper-body injury: “It was still a work in progress.”
On the Los Angeles Kings …
Curtis Zupke: Defenseman Jake Muzzin took part in regular practice drills and it’s looking like he could play tonight.
On the New Jersey Devils …
Tom Gulitti: The Devils have recalled defenseman Steve Santini and returned goaltender Ken Appleby.
On the New York Rangers …
Steve Zipay: Forward Kevin Hayes is improving but is still day-to-day.
On the Ottawa Senators …
Ken Warren: Coach Guy Boucher said that Jean-Gabriel Pageau was injured against the Maple Leafs and they’ll need to recall someone.
On the Vancouver Canucks …
Rick Dhaliwal: Defenseman Chris Tanev had surgery on his gums on Tuesday.
On the Vegas Golden Knights …
Steve Carp: Forward Tomas Nosek is out with an upper-body injury and has returned to Vegas to get looked at by team doctors.