

McTavish played nine games with the Ducks, so sending him back to the OHL preserves the first year of his entry-level contract. The 18-year-old had two goals and one assist with the Ducks after going No.3 overall in this summer's draft.

Johnston has been a healthy scratch almost all season, so this probably doesn't change his status for this weekend's back-to-back. He joins Josh Bailey and Anders Lee on the protocol list.


With Cedric Paquette landing on IR on Wednesday, Poehling will centre the fourth line vs. the Flames. Poehling has scored three goals with three assists (six points) in seven AHL games this season.









McTavish is still with the Ducks on their road trip but will miss at least two games after being moved to IR. Expect Sam Steel to remain in the lineup for McTavish in Winnipeg.



Terry missed Friday's game vs. the Wild but will be back in the lineup in Calgary. Terry will replace Derek Grant, who was placed on waivers on Sunday. Terry will skate on a line with Ryan Getzlaf and Max Comtois.

With Strome out for Saturday's game in Montreal, Filip Chytil will likely move up to the second line with Artemi Panarin. Kaapo Kakko was elevated to PP1 as well.

Mrazek suffered a groin injury in his Maple Leafs' debut on Thursday. Jack Campbell replaced Mrazek for the third period and will start Saturday's game. The Maple Leafs do not have cap space to call up a backup, so they are signing University of Toronto goalie Alex Bishop to a PTO to serve as Campbell's backup.

