Here is where we’ll keep track of today’s minor roster moves:
- The Devils announced (Twitter link) that they have activated defenseman Yohann Auvitu off of injured reserve and assigned him to their AHL affiliate in Albany. He had missed the past seven games with a lower body injury. The 27 year old rookie has spent the bulk of the season with New Jersey, picking up four points (2-2-4) in 25 games. He also has seen time in seven AHL contests, recording a trio of assists.
- The Senators announced via Twitter that they have recalled winger Casey Bailey from AHL Binghamton. He’s expected to serve as insurance up front in case Mike Hoffman (flu) is unable to play tonight against Washington. Bailey has played in four games with Ottawa this season being held off the scoresheet and has ten goals and five assists in 33 games with Binghamton.
- Washington announced the recall of center Chandler Stephenson from Hershey of the AHL. The 22 year old got into nine games with the Capitals last season but has yet to suit up with the big club in 2016-17. He has played in 39 AHL games this year, recording 24 points (6-18-24), just four shy of his career high set last season.
- With defenseman Brian Dumoulin set to return from injured reserve, the Penguins have assigned blueliner Cameron Gaunce to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the AHL, per a team release. Gaunce got into three games with Pittsburgh after being recalled last week, picking up a pair of assists while posting two goals and six assists with the Baby Pens this season.
- The Ducks announced via Twitter that they have loaned center Nate Thompson to their AHL affiliate in San Diego on a long-term injury conditioning loan. Loans of this nature typically last a maximum of three games or six days but teams can petition the league for an extra two games. Thompson, who remains on LTIR, has missed the entire season so far after rupturing his Achilles’ tendon in an offseason workout.
- Colorado announced (Twitter link) that they have recalled center Jim O’Brien from San Antonio of the AHL. The team placed forward Rene Bourque on IR to make room for him on the roster. O’Brien, a former first round pick of the Senators (29th overall) in 2007, has spent the entire season at the minor league level, collecting seven goals and ten assists in 26 games. He last saw NHL action in 2015-16, getting into four games with New Jersey.