Rosen had a strong showing with the Sabres during his call-up, picking up seven points (3G / 4A) in 10 games, but has been returned to the AHL to make room for Zach Benson, who returns to the lineup on Sunday. Rosen has 12 points (5G / 7A) in eight AHL games this season.
Florian Xhekaj was drafted in the fourth-round, 101st overall, by the Canadiens in the 2023 NHL Entry Draft. The 21-year-old forward has yet to play an NHL game. He had 35 points (24G / 11A0 in 69 games with the Laval Rocket (AHL) last season.
Geertsen went without a point in five games with the Sabres this season, zero points in 30 career games, and will report to the Rochester Americans (AHL) after clearing waivers. The 30-year-old forward was a fourth-round pick of the Colorado Avalanche in the 2013 NHL Entry Draft.
Texier has not played since November 6th, was placed on the designated non-roster list, and ultimately placed on waivers on Thursday. The 26-year-old Texier has one assist while averaging 10:15 time-on-ice through eight games this season. He will report to the Springfield Thunderbirds (AHL).
With Zach Bogosian activated from Injured Reserve, Minnesota has reassigned Jiricek to the Iowa Wild (AHL). The 21-year-old Jiricek scored zero points and recorded a -3 plus/minus in 12 games with Minnesota.
Edwards was drafted in the fourth round of the 2020 NHL Entry by the Devils and went on to play collegiate hockey for four years with the University of Michigan. The 23-year-old made his professional debut last season with the Utica Comets (AHL) and is awaiting his NHL debut. He has five points (1G / 4A) in 13 games with Utica this season.
Polin has nine NHL games to his name and will be hopefully to make his Avalanche debut this season after being recalled from the AHL. The 26-year-old right winger spent the majority of last season with the Colorado Eagles (AHL) where he had 11 goals and 19 points in 39 games played.
With Connor Hellebuyck out for 4-6 weeks after undergoing a minor Arthroscopic knee procedure, the Jets have recalled Milic from the Manitoba Moose (AHL). The 22-year-old Milic has yet to play an NHL game and has a 2.14 GAA and .921 SV% in nine games (5-2-2) with Manitoba this season. Milic likely won't see much playing time at the NHL level, as he is expected to back up Eric Comrie during Hellebuyck's absence.
Skinner drew into the Blues' lineup for his NHL debut last week, playing one game, but has been assigned back to the Springfield Thunderbirds (AHL). The 24-year-old defenseman scored 23 points (8G / 15A) in 71 games with Springfield last season.
Del Bel Belluz has been a lineup-regular for the Blue Jackets since being recalled two weeks ago, but will return to the AHL. The 22-year-old forward averaged 9:35 time-on-ice and scored one assist in seven games with Columbus. In a corresponding move, Columbus has recalled Brendan Gaunce from Cleveland (AHL).
Gaunce is no stranger to the NHL, with 189 career games, but has yet to suit up for the Blue Jackets this season. The 31-year-old forward has six points (4G / 2A) with the Cleveland Monsters (AHL) this season. Luca Del Bel Belluz has been loaned to Cleveland in a corresponding move.
Darcy Kuemper is not travelling with the Kings' for their Thursday night game in San Jose to receive some extra rest. The Kings have recalled Copley to serve as the backup to Anton Forsberg. The 33-year-old Copley spent the majority of the 2024-25 season in the AHL, tallying a 2.49 GAA and .904 SV% in 42 games with the Ontario Reign (24-17-1).
Nielsen made his NHL debut earlier this month and could potentially draw into the Avalanche lineup again after being recalled on Thursday. The 25-year-old forward is having a productive season at the AHL level, scoring 14 points (9G / 5A) in 16 games with the Colorado Eagles.
Laczynski played eight games with the Golden Knights last season, but has yet to draw in for a 2025-26 game. The 28-year-old forward will return to the Henderson Silver Knights (AHL), where he has 13 points (4G / 9A) in 13 games this season.
Fisker-Molgaard was drafted 52nd overall by the Seattle Kraken in the 2023 NHL Entry Draft. The 20-year-old forward has yet to play and NHL game and has 10 points (3G / 7A) through 14 games with Coachella Valley (AHL) this season.
