Annunen played great in his only start of the season with the Avalanche, stopping 19 of 20 shots (.950 SV%) for his first win of the season against St. Louis. With Colorado not playing until Friday, he has been reassigned to the Colorado Eagles (AHL) for the time being.
Saros allowed four goals on 35 shots (.886 SV%) for his third loss in four starts as he was beaten by Minnesota in his last start. The 27-year-old has been solid all season, as shown by his 20-16-5 record, 2.82 GAA and .916 SV%. He takes on the Vancouver Canucks, who broke a three-game losing streak with a 6-2 win over Philadelphia last game.
Oesterle has two goals, three assists, 40 SOG, and eight PIMs across 38 games played but will be a healthy scratch Tuesday as Detroit takes on Washington. Robert Hagg will be Oesterle's replacement in Detroit's lineup.
Vrana had six goals, five assists, four PIMs and a -2 plus/minus through 17 games played with Grand Rapids (AHL) and will return to the Red Wings lineup Tuesday. Vrana had a goal and two points in two games prior to entering the NHL and NHLPA's Player Assistance Program on October 19th.
Bellows has one goal, 24 SOG, six PIMs and a -5 plus/minus through 17 games this season but will be a healthy scratch Monday vs. Calgary.
O'Reilly is in the final year of a seven-year deal that carries a $7.5 million cap hit. In the trade, the Blues retained 50 percent of O'Reilly's contract and the Wild retained 25 percent, so the Maple Leafs get him at a $1.875M cap hit. O'Reilly's offensive game has struggled this season, scoring just 12 goals with seven assists (19 points) in 40 games. He brings an excellent two-way game and the ability to play centre in a shutdown role or the wing in an offensive role. His fantasy stock could rise if he ends up on the wing with John Tavares and Mitch Marner.
Annunen has a 16-8-4 record, .912 SV% and 2.55 GAA with the Colorado Eagles (AHL) and has been recalled for the first time this season Friday. Annunen is expected to start one of the Avalanche's back-to-back games this upcoming weekend.
Bellows was a healthy scratch for the Flyers' previous two games but will draw back into the lineup Thursday as Philadelphia takes on Seattle. The 24-year-old has one goal, 23 SOG, six PIMs and a -3 plus/minus through 16 games this season between Philadelphia and the New York Islanders.
Saros stopped 23 of 24 shots (.958 SV%) for his fourth win in five starts as he beat Philadelphia his last time between the pipes. The 27-year-old has been a wall for Nashville all season, as shown by his .919 SV%, 2.73 GAA and 20-14-5 record. He takes on the NHL's best team the Boston Bruins, who have won two of their last three games and are third in the NHL in goals per game (3.66).
Vrana had six goals, five assists, four PIMs and a -2 plus/minus through 17 games played with Grand Rapids (AHL) and was called up Tuesday for the second time this season but will be a healthy scratch Wednesday vs. Edmonton. Vrana had a goal and two points in two games prior to entering the NHL and NHLPA's Player Assistance Program on October 19th.
Vrana had six goals, five assists, four PIMs and a -2 plus/minus through 17 games played with Grand Rapids (AHL) and has been called up Tuesday for the second time this season. Vrana had a goal and two points in two games prior to entering the NHL and NHLPA's Player Assistance Program on October 19th.
Bellows had three goals, 10 points, 16 PIMs and a +3 plus/minus with the Lehigh Valley Phantoms (AHL) and was recalled Monday to Philadelphia. It is his second stint with the Flyers, picking up a goal and six PIMs through 15 games played previously with the team this season.
Friedman has a goal, 17 SOG, 11 PIMs and a +1 plus/minus through 11 games this season but is out for the time being due to an upper-body injury. It is a tough loss for Friedman, who had just been finding himself regularly back in the Penguins lineup.
Deniskeno had nine goals, 12 assists, 29 PIMs and a -14 plus/minus through 39 games with the Charlotte Checkers (AHL) and has been recalled Sunday with the expectation to play Monday. This is the 22-year-olds second NHL stint this season, picking up three assists across 12 games in his first go with the Panthers.
