There has been plenty of roster movement between NHL teams and the taxi squad on a daily basis this season. Although some major names may be highlighted in separate articles, this is where you’ll find the majority of that shuffle news each day:
North Division
- The Maple Leafs announced that they have brought up Timothy Liljegren and Nicholas Robertson to the taxi squad from the AHL’s Marlies while Kristians Rubins was sent from the taxi squad to the Marlies. Robertson was expected to push for regular playing time this season but a knee injury in his season debut changed those plans; he had been getting back up to speed in the minors over the last few weeks.
- The Senators have recalled Erik Brannstrom and Jack Kopacka from the minors to the taxi squad while sending Christian Wolanin and Alex Formenton to AHL Belleville, per the AHL’s transactions page. Wolanin cleared waivers yesterday while Formenton scored his second career goal back on Tuesday. Brannstrom is the notable recall and has played in 14 games with Ottawa so far this season.
East Division
- The Flyers announced the recall of Samuel Morin from the taxi squad. The 25-year-old – who has spent time up front this year after being a defenseman for his entire career – has played in just five games with Philadelphia this season.
- The Sabres announced that they’ve recalled Jean-Sebastien Dea from the taxi squad while C.J. Smith and Michael Houser have been loaned to the taxi squad. Dea has 32 career games of NHL experience but has yet to suit up with Buffalo this season. Houser was able to be sent down with Linus Ullmark being activated off IR (along with Kyle Okposo).
- The Penguins have recalled Drew O’Connor from the taxi squad, per a team release. He is taking the place of Kasperi Kapanen on Pittsburgh’s roster with the winger being placed on injured reserve. Jordy Bellerive and Josh Currie were also recalled to the taxi squad from AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton.
Central Division
- The Blue Jackets have promoted Cam Johnson to the active roster per a team release. The netminder’s addition was needed with Joonas Korpisalo being listed as day-to-day due to a lower-body injury.
- After he cleared waivers, the Panthers assigned Anton Stralman to the taxi squad, reports George Richards of Florida Hockey Now. Brett Connolly and Riley Stillman were recalled to Florida’s active roster.
- The Lightning announced that they’ve recalled Taylor Raddysh to the taxi squad from AHL Syracuse. The winger has two goals and three assists in nine games with the Crunch this season.
- The Blackhawks have made a long list of roster moves. Per the AHL’s transactions page, Wyatt Kalynuk and Ian Mitchell were sent from Chicago to AHL Rockford while Lucas Carlsson, Mackenzie Entwistle, and Reese Johnson were sent down from the taxi squad. Mikael Hakkarianen, Brandon Pirri, and Alec Regula were all recalled to the taxi squad.
- The Nashville Predators have recalled rookie defenseman Jeremy Davies from the taxi squad. Davies is still looking for his first NHL point through seven games, but has not looked out of place thus far. Goaltender Devin Cooley has been reassigned from the squad to the AHL’s Chicago Wolves.
West Division
- The Kings have flipped taxi squad goaltenders according to the AHL’s transactions page. Troy Grosenick was recalled by Los Angeles to after playing in yesterday’s game with Ontario while Matthew Villalta was sent back to the Reign.
This page will be updated throughout the day.