The Vancouver Canucks have placed former New York Rangers forward Vitali Kravtsov on waivers after he returned to the NHL on a one-year, two-way contract following two successful seasons in the KHL. Selected ninth overall in the 2018 draft, Kravtsov struggled to meet expectations with the Rangers, but his recent performance in the KHL raises the potential for another NHL team to claim him.
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The Carolina Hurricanes have recalled Charles-Alexis Legault from the AHL's Chicago Wolves due to ongoing injuries within their defensive core, including placing William Carrier on injured reserve. With Shayne Gostisbehere and Jaccob Slavin sidelined, Carolina's defense now relies on rookies Alexander Nikishin and Sean Walker, both of whom have performed admirably but lack experience. Want More Context? 🔎
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The Minnesota Wild have activated forward Michael Milne from injured reserve and placed him on waivers to assign him to the AHL’s Iowa Wild. The 23-year-old winger, who had a brief NHL debut last season and scored 26 points in 60 games with Iowa, is now medically cleared to practice after an undisclosed injury but faces uncertainty regarding his future with the team next summer. Want More Context? 🔎
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The Dallas Stars have reassigned winger Emil Hemming to the OHL's Barrie Colts after a disappointing stint in the AHL, where he failed to score in five games. A first-round pick in 2024, Hemming had 18 goals and 48 points in 60 games for Barrie last season and aims to regain his confidence before transitioning to professional hockey in 2026-27. Want More Context? 🔎
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