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Vinnie Hinostroza draws into the Sabres lineup for the first time Tuesday

The 28-year-old Centre will see his first action of 2022-23 as he takes the spot of Jack Quinn in the Sabres' lineup Tuesday. In his first season in Buffalo in 2021-22, Hinostroza scored 13 goals to go along with 25 points and 92 shots across 62 games.

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Hinostroza will draw into the Blackhawks lineup on Tuesday.

Hinostroza was acquired from the Panthers a few days ago and will make his season debut for Chicago on Tuesday. Hinostroza, who was pointless in nine games with the Panthers, had 39 points (13G / 26A) in 106 games with Chicago in his first go-around with the team.

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The Panthers have signed Vinnie Hinostroza to a one-year deal worth $1.0 million.

The Coyotes did not tender the RFA, letting him hit the open market and signing on with the Panthers. The former sixth-round pick had a great debut season in Arizona, posting 39 points (16G / 23A) but struggled to just 22 points (5G / 17A) last season. Hinostroza is a good bounce-back candidate in Florida, where he'll be a middle-6 winger.

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The Blackhawks have signed Vinnie Hinostroza to a two-year contract extension last Friday.

Hinostroza, 24, is a Chicago native who was drafted in the sixth round in 2012 and set career-highs in games (50), goals (7), assists (18) and points (25) with the Blackhawks last season. He also spent some time in Rockford (AHL) where he was near a point-per-game with 22 points (9G / 13A) in 23 games. Hinostroza projects to be a middle-6 forward to start the 2019 season.

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Hinostroza has been recalled from Rockford (AHL) and will play on Friday.

Hinostroza has been great in Rockford this season, scoring nine goals with 13 assists (22 points) in 23 games. The 23-year-old has 14 points (6G/ 8A) in 56 career NHL games and will make his season debut tonight vs. the Sabres. The Blackhawks did not announce who he will replace in the lineup, but look for him to take Lance Bouma’ spot in the bottom-6.

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