After a busy slate of games yesterday, including a handful of notable upsets, as well as quite a few recalls and reassignments, there are another six games on the docket today and anticipated moves to accompany them. The Ducks and Capitals kick things off with an afternoon matinee, while the Sharks and Canadiens highlight the nighttime lineup as San Jose looks to shake a four-game losing streak. As teams prepare for games today or simply the first full week of December action, keep up with all of the transactions here:
- The Tampa Bay Lightning have swapped backup goaltenders once again, recalling Eddie Pasquale and sending Connor Ingram back to the minor leagues. The team will likely continue this type of swap in order to keep their netminders fresh and ready for game action. Pasquale got into a pair of games for the Syracuse Crunch over the last few days.
- Jakob Forsbacka Karlsson is on his way back to the Providence Bruins, sent down to the AHL by Boston. The 22-year old forward has played in nine games for both Boston and Providence this year, but will have to continue his season in the minor leagues.
- The Toronto Maple Leafs have made a paper transaction by sending defenseman Travis Dermott to the Toronto Marlies of the AHL to make space on the NHL roster for William Nylander, according to Sportsnet’s Chris Johnston. Dermott, who is not required to pass through waivers to free up a roster spot, is expected to return before Tuesday’s game against Buffalo.
Likely a wise decision concerning JFK, he obviously needs to keep playing and growing in experience at the AHL level. On that note, I would like to see Cehlarik finally get a call up to the NHL for the 2018-19 season and know I’m NOT ALONE as far as black and gold fans go. Time to make the call, Sweeney. The guy is as ready NOW as he’ll ever be as far as age/experience/body go. Give him a shot at least.