Hirose had four goals, 23 assists, 18 PIMs and a +10 plus/minus through 38 games with Minnesota State University (NCAA) and has signed a one-year, entry-level contract which will begin right away. The 23-year-old will become a restricted free-agent at the end of the season.
Sasson was an undrafted free agent out of Western Michigan University, who scored 15 goals with 27 assists (42 points) in 38 games during his sophomore season.
Smith had 11 goals, 14 assists, 37 PIMs and a -12 plus/minus through 58 games with the Tucson Roadrunners (AHL) and has been recalled to Arizona for the first time this season. The 24-year-old has previously played in 10 NHL games, scoring two goals and two assists with a -1 plus/minus.
Wolanin has three assists, 16 SOG, four PIMs and a +4 plus/minus through 15 games this season and has signed a two-year, two-way contract extension Thursday. The 28-year-old has 85 career NHL games played, picking up six goals and 17 assists, with a -3 plus/minus.
Hronek was traded to the Canucks nearly a month ago and is expected to make his Vancouver debut Thursday as he is recovered from a shoulder injury. The 25-year-old has played very well when healthy this season, with nine goals, 29 assists, 122 SOG, 34 PIMs and a +8 plus/minus through 60 games this season.
Hronek was traded to the Canucks nearly a month ago and is expected to make his Vancouver debut Thursday as he is recovered from a shoulder injury. The 25-year-old has played very well when healthy this season, with nine goals, 29 assists, 122 SOG, 34 PIMs and a +8 plus/minus through 60 games this season.
Demko stopped 38 of 40 shots (.950 SV%) for his fifth win in six games as he beat Los Angeles in his previous start. The 27-year-old has slowly improved his season numbers after a horrific start to 2022-23, leading to his 9-12-2 record, 3.32 GAA and .898 SV%. He will face the Vegas Golden Knights, who have won five of their last six games after a 7-2 win over Columbus last game.
Demko stopped 38 of 40 shots (.950 SV%) for his fifth win in six games as he beat Los Angeles in his previous start. The 27-year-old has slowly improved his season numbers after a horrific start to 2022-23, leading to his 9-12-2 record, 3.32 GAA and .898 SV%. He will face the Vegas Golden Knights, who have won five of their last six games after a 7-2 win over Columbus last game.
Patera was excellent in his short two-game showing with the Vegas Golden Knights, going 2-0-0 with a .929 SV% and 2.50 GAA but has been reassigned to Henderson (AHL) Monday. The 24-year-old returns to the Silver Knights, where he was 12-13-1, with a .916 SV% and a 2.66 GAA.
