Edmundson will make his Maple Leafs debut on Saturday.
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Los Angeles Kings News
Kuemper (illness) is expected to return on a backup role on Saturday.
Gawdin was re-assigned to San Diego (AHL) on Friday.
Gawdin made his season debut on Thursday but will report back to San Diego on Friday. His demotion makes remove for the arrival of the recently acquired Ben Meyers.
Fagemo has been loaned to the Ontario Reign (AHL).
Fagemo has not suited up for the Kings since January 26 and has been reassigned to the Ontario Reign (AHL). The 23-year-old Fagemo has an impressive 47 points (31G / 16A) in 36 games with Ontario.
The Kings recalled Fagemo from Ontario (AHL) on Thursday.
Fagemo has played four games with the Kings this season and is yet to register a point. He has been very productive in the AHL, however, scoring 31 goals and adding 16 assists in 31 games with the Ontario Reign.
Kuemper (illness) was originally scheduled to start on Thursday but missed morning skate and is now a game-time decision.
Kuemper was not at the morning skate on Thursday due to an illness but could still be an option between the pipes in the evening against the Pittsburgh Penguins. Kuemper last played on February 26th and saved 18 of 21 shots (.857 SV%) in a 6-3 win over the Ottawa Senators.
The Maple Leafs have acquired Joel Edmundson from the Capitals for a 2024 third-round pick and a 2025 fifth-round pick.
Edmundson will join the Maple Leafs, likely as a bottom-pairing depth defenseman, as they attempt to bolster their blueline ahead of Friday's trade deadline. The 30-year-old Edmundson had six points (1G / 5A), 58 hits, and 49 blocks in 44 games with the Washington Capitals this season.
The Kings signed Moverare to a two-year contract worth an AAV of $0.775M through the 2025-26 season.
The timing is a bit bizarre considering Moverare was just placed on waivers earlier today. Moverare has played 10 games with the Kings this season, being held off the scoresheet, but has spent most of the 2023-24 Campaign with the Ontario Reign (AHL), posting 18 points (2G / 16A) in 34 contests.
Moverare has been placed on waivers by Los Angeles on Wednesday.
On Wednesday, the Kings placed Moverare and Jaret Anderson-Dolan on waivers. Moverare has played 10 games with the Kings this season, being held off the scoresheet, but has spent most of the 2023-24 Campaign with the Ontario Reign (AHL), posting 18 points (2G / 16A) in 34 contests.
Gawdin has been recalled from San Diego (AHL) on Wednesday.
With Adam Henrique and Sam Carrick traded to the Edmonton Oilers, the Ducks have recalled Gawdin and Pavol Regenda from the San Diego Gulls of the AHL. Gawdin has 40 points (17G / 23A) in 50 games with San Diego.
Line Change
Jones is expected to draw back into Colorado's lineup if Josh Manson (doubtful) is unable to play.
Josh Manson is battling a lower-body injury and will be replaced by Jones if he is not able to suit up. Jones has not played since January 15th, an 18-game stretch.
Kempe is week-to-week with an upper-body injury.
Line Change
Clarke is expected to draw back into the Kings' lineup on Thursday.
Clarke is on the ice for warmups as the extra defenseman but took part in power-play rushes in this morning's skate, indicating the Kings plan on dressing seven defensemen tonight. Clarke has one goal and four assists in 12 games this season.
Line Change
Turcotte is expected to draw back into Los Angeles lineup on Tuesday in Calgary.
Kempe (upper body) is out on Wednesday and is heading back to Los Angeles for an MRI tomorrow.
Kempe (upper body) left Monday's game with an injury and is a game-time decision on Tuesday.
Goalie Start
Rittich will start Monday's game in Edmonton.
Rittich will return to the Kings' crease for the third straight game on Monday. The Czech netminder has been terrific for the Kings this season, posting a 2.21 GAA and .917 SV% in 17 games (9-3-3), including saving 22 of 24 shots (.917 SV%) in his last outing, a 3-2 victory over the Anaheim Ducks. The Kings enter action as +138 road underdogs against the Edmonton Oilers.
Goalie Start
Kuemper will start on Monday vs. Ottawa.
After serving as the backup the previous three games, Kuemper will return to the crease on Monday evening. In his last outing, Kuemper saved 28 of 31 shots (.903 SV%) in a 4-3 victory over the Montreal Canadiens on February 17th. The Capitals have points in four straight (3-0-1) and enter action as +115 home underdogs against an Ottawa Senators club with an identical record in their last four outings (3-0-1).
Goalie Start
Rittich was the first goalie off at Los Angeles' morning skate on Monday.
Rittich will likely return to the Kings' crease for the third straight game on Monday. The Czech netminder has been terrific for the Kings this season, posting a 2.21 GAA and .917 SV% in 17 games (9-3-3), including saving 22 of 24 shots (.917 SV%) in his last outing, a 3-2 victory over the Anaheim Ducks. The Kings enter action as +138 road underdogs against the Edmonton Oilers.
Moverare has been recalled from Ontario (AHL) and will draw into Los Angeles' lineup on Monday.
Moverare has 26 career NHL games to his name, including five this season, but spent most of his career in the AHL. In 34 games with the Ontario Reign (AHL) this season, Moverare has 18 points (2G / 16A).
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