The Carolina Hurricanes have assigned defense prospect Dominik Badinka to the AHL after his season with the Malmo Redhawks in Sweden’s SHL, where he recorded five points in 57 games and improved his plus-minus from minus-nine to minus-five. Drafted 34th overall in 2024, Badinka is known for his physicality and defensive skills, which should translate well to the AHL with the Chicago Wolves. In other news, the San Jose Sharks have clinched the last spot in the NHL, securing top odds for the upcoming draft lottery, while defenseman Jan Rutta hopes to re-sign with the team before becoming a free agent.
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