Mitch Marner and Matthew Tkachuk won a Memorial Cup together last spring with the London Knights, and are now in the the midst of impressive rookie campaigns for the Toronto Maple Leafs and Calgary Flames, respectively.

After giving the Maple Leafs a 1-0 lead over the Flames on Monday night, Marner couldn't resist chirping his old teammate.

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The Ottawa Senators have acquired forward Tommy Wingels from the San Jose Sharks in exchange for forwards Buddy Robinson and Zack Stortini, along with a seventh-round draft pick in 2017.

"Tommy has been a valuable member of our franchise for many years, a phenomenal teammate and a true role model on and off the ice for our organization and the NHL," Sharks general manager Doug Wilson wrote in a statement. "As a team evolves and younger players push for roster spots, unfortunately tough decisions have to be made. We wish Tommy and his wife, Molly, nothing but success in the future."

Wingels, 28, has recorded five goals and three assists in 37 games while largely serving as the Sharks' fourth-line center this season. He's under contract through the end of this season at a cap hit of $2.45 million, and as part of the deal, San Jose will retain 30 percent of his salary.

Drafted in the sixth round back in 2008, all of Wingels' 337 regular-season games and 45 playoff appearances have come with the Sharks.

The trade bolsters Ottawa's forward ranks for a potential playoff push in light of Clarke MacArthur's inability to play this season. The Sharks, meanwhile, are able to open a roster spot for younger talent while adding size, depth, and a draft pick to their system.

Wingels is expected to join the Senators on Wednesday and could be in the lineup as early as Thursday against Calgary.

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The Los Angeles Kings have pushed back the expected return date for goaltender Jonathan Quick.

The initial target for Quick's recovery from a groin injury was mid-February, but he isn't likely to step back into the crease until early March at best, general manager Dean Lombardi told Jon Rosen of LA Kings Insider on Tuesday.

Quick isn't skating again yet, and Rosen writes that Lombardi "acknowledged that there was a big difference between Quick getting onto the ice to test his injured groin in a limited step forward, and actually getting onto the ice and facing shots in a more structured setting."

Losers of four straight, the Kings have been relying primarily on Peter Budaj in net, with the odd start coming from Jeff Zatkoff. Los Angeles sits outside the Western Conference playoff picture, but goaltending hasn't really been a big issue, as the Kings ranks seventh in goals against per game (2.49) and 22nd in average goals for (2.47).

Whether the Kings make a move to bolster the offense and the backup goalie position remains to be seen, but if Quick is able to return shortly after the March 1 trade deadline, that could serve as a huge addition for the stretch run in and of itself.

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Arizona Coyotes forward Peter Holland has been fined $3,611 for "a punch to an unsuspecting opponent," according to the NHL's Department of Player Safety.

The former Toronto Maple Leafs forward earned his punishment by taking out his frustration on Lightning winger Ondrej Palat during the Coyotes' 5-3 victory over Tampa Bay on Saturday.

Holland took exception to a significant check from Palat midway through the second period. The Arizona forward got up and landed a hard shot on the Lightning winger as he engaged with Holland's teammate Lawson Crouse.

He was assessed two roughing penalties for the incident.

The 26-year-old has appeared in 26 games for the Coyotes this season, posting six points and 14 penalty minutes.

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Between Patrik Laine's breakout effort and the ascension of new superstar Mark Scheifele, the 2016-17 Winnipeg Jets haven't been short on storylines. So, it's no surprise that Nikolaj Ehlers' exceptional sophomore effort has gotten lost in the shuffle.

Though it's been his gifted linemates soaking up the spotlight, Ehlers has quietly amassed 17 goals and 43 points in 50 games. Not only is the latter the second-highest mark among all Jets skaters, it's also 15th in the NHL, putting Ehlers on the same level as Alex Ovechkin and Artemi Panarin.

The 20-year-old nearly veered into sophomore slump territory early in the season, going goalless for 15 games at the tail end of 2016. He managed to keep his production rolling with a steady stream of assists, however, and since the calendar changed to 2017, the great Dane has been unstoppable.

In 11 January games, Ehlers has tallied seven goals and 12 total points. His thrilling tally Monday night against Anaheim was his third straight game with a goal, further extending his career-high sum.

Ehlers posted 15 goals and 38 points as a rookie, and has already surpassed both marks in 22 fewer games this season, emerging as a nightly threat for the rising Jets.

Should he continue on his current pace, he'll finish with 28 goals and 71 points - a plateau reached by only one of his teammates (captain Blake Wheeler) last season.

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Alex Burmistrov has made a great first impression with his new club.

In five games since being claimed off waivers from the Winnipeg Jets by the Arizona Coyotes, the 25-year-old center has recorded five assists. Two of those came in Monday's win over Florida, including the primary helper on Tobias Rieder's overtime goal.

His efforts have not been lost on head coach Dave Tippett.

The production is a result of added opportunity, as Burmistrov is averaging 16:47 of ice time with the Coyotes compared to 11:02 with the Jets.

Burmistrov, who was selected eighth overall by the Jets in 2010, is set to become a restricted free agent at season's end after the two-year, $3.1-million contract he signed upon returning from the KHL expires.

At this rate, he seems to be well on his way to finding a place in the Coyotes' future plans.

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All is not well in Denver.

The Colorado Avalanche, in fact, are on track to record the lowest point percentage since the adoption of the shootout following the 2005-06 lockout.

Through 45 games this season, Colorado has posted a record of 13-30-2, good for 28 points and a point percentage of .311. That's last among all 30 teams over the 12 seasons of the shootout era, according to NHL.com.

The shootout introduced a system wherein teams earn points for losing: two points go to a team that wins in regulation, overtime, or the shootout; one point to a team that loses in overtime or the shootout; and no points to a team that loses in regulation. More points, then, are being awarded on a nightly basis than prior to that lockout.

The 2013-14 and 2014-15 Buffalo Sabres are next lowest with point percentages of .317 and .329, respectively. Those teams were deep in the midst of a rebuild, with the latter roster seemingly constructed with the intent of making sure the club had the best possible chance of drafting at least Jack Eichel and hopefully Connor McDavid.

The current Avalanche squad wasn't exactly expected to contend for the Stanley Cup, but general manager Joe Sakic appeared to have assembled enough talent to at least challenge for a playoff spot under new head coach Jared Bednar.

Not even close.

On top of the lowly point percentage, the Avalanche are on pace to record the fourth-fewest goals per game while allowing the 15th-most goals against per game in the shootout era.

How long until Sakic decides to make a move?

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Here is a look at the Squad Up daily NHL fantasy picture for Tuesday, Jan. 24 (all advanced statistics courtesy of Corsica.Hockey and apply to 5v5 situations):

Dynamic Duos

• LW Brad Marchand (70K) & RW David Pastrnak (67K), Bruins (vs. Red Wings): The Red Wings rank 27th in the NHL with an average of 9.87 scoring chances allowed per 60 minutes. They also rank 25th with 61.23 opponent shot attempts allowed per 60 minutes. The Bruins' top line, centered by Patrice Bergeron, averages 8.14 scoring chances per 60 and 2.86 expected goals per 60 minutes.

• C Boone Jenner (34K) & RW Cam Atkinson (53K), Blue Jackets (at Islanders): Only two teams allow more opponent shot attempts per 60 minutes when at home than the Islanders 62.02 allowed. The Blue Jackets' second line, centered by Brandon Dubinsky with Jenner on the left wing, averages 58.76 shot attempts and 8.04 scoring chances per 60.

• C Derick Brassard (51K) & RW Mark Stone (58K), Senators (vs. Capitals): Brassard, Stone and C Zack Smith have served as Ottawa's second-most common trio with Smith skating on the left side. Washington's second line of LW Marcus Johansson, C Evgeny Kuznetsov and RW Justin Williams own a Corsi For rating below 49 percent. The Senators' trio has a possession rate of 56.64 percent.

Goalie Breakdown

• TARGET - Matt Murray (95K), Penguins (vs. Blues): Should Murray not receive Tuesday's start, sub-in Marc-Andre Fleury once he's listed as the replacement. The Blues rank just 19th in expected goals and scoring chances for per 60 while on the road. Murray allowed just one goal in each of his past three road starts, making a single-game high of 44 saves on 45 shots.

• BARGAIN - Sergei Bobrovsky (78K), Blue Jackets (at Islanders): Bobrovsky has allowed more than two goals in just one of his past seven starts. He has made more than 30 saves just once and has faced 30-plus shots just twice. The Islanders average 9.43 scoring chances per 60 while at home, but they have a more modest 2.71 expected goals for.

• FADE - Philipp Grubauer (75K), Capitals (at Senators): While the Senators own one of the league's worst Corsi For ratings as a team, three of their four current forward lines average more than 50 shot attempts per 60 minutes. Grubauer has allowed three goals in each of his past two road games, stopping just 40 of 46 shots.

• CONTRARIAN - Devan Dubnyk (79K), Wild (at Stars): The disappointing Stars still rank fourth in shot attempts, sixth in expected goals for, and eighth in scoring chances for per 60 minutes when on home ice. Dubnyk is nearing the end of his worst month of the season, as he has allowed 18 goals in seven games. It's an opportunity to roster him at a rare low salary and ownership.

Bargain Plays

• D Jared Spurgeon (25K), Wild (at Stars): Spurgeon has averaged 25:07 of ice time over his past 15 games, playing over 21 minutes in all but one game. He has five goals and five assists during the breakout stretch, but it's his multiple hits in six of his previous seven games which almost assures him of reaching his very low requirements at the minimum salary.

• C Tanner Kero (26K), Blackhawks (vs. Lightning): Kero has compiled three goals and three assists in January, while primarily centering LW Vince Hinostroza and RW Marian Hossa. The Lightning rank in the bottom half of the league in both opponent shot attempts and scoring chances allowed per 60 minutes when on the road. Kero has at least one hit in all but two games this year.

• LW Phillip Danault (25K), Canadiens (vs. Flames): Danault has topped 15 minutes of ice time in 14 consecutive games while primarily centering the Canadiens' top line. He had at least one shot on goal in all but four of those games, totaling 19 SOG. Calgary ranks 19th in the league, allowing 8.14 opponent scoring chances per 60 minutes.

Top Fades

• D Erik Karlsson (54K), Senators (vs. Capitals): As the flu continues to cycle through the NHL, Senators LW Mike Hoffman will be a game-time decision Tuesday, handicapping the potential for all of their offensive stars. Karlsson hasn't scored in 18 consecutive games, and he has averaged less than two SOG per game during the stretch.

• LW Jamie Benn (69K), Stars (vs. Wild): Benn hasn't reached 20 minutes of ice time in six consecutive games, remaining on a line with C Cody Eakin and RW Patrick Eaves. He has two goals and two assists in his past five outings, but a tough matchup against the Wild and G Devan Dubnyk will limit his opportunities in restricted ice time.

• RW Nikita Kucherov (70K), Lightning (at Blackhawks): Kucherov has gone without a goal for five consecutive games, totaling 14 SOG during the stretch. He isn't a consistent source of either hits or blocked shots, indicating his low floor when not producing offensively. The Blackhawks finish 38.02 percent of all shifts in the offensive zone and just 33.69 in the defensive end.

Contrarian Options

• C Ryan Johansen (56K), Predators (vs. Sabres): Johansen has found the offensive side of his game once again, recording a goal and four assists in his past two outings. He has tallied four SOG in each of his past two games. While low hit and blocked shot totals provide an extremely low floor, the Sabres are typically a strong target when in search of offense.

• D P.K. Subban (46K), Predators (vs. Sabres): Subban's salary is still suppressed for his third game back from injury. He played an additional 40 seconds of ice time in his second game back, showing the coaching staff's trust in his health. He's now back up to game speed and an ideal contrarian target before his offensive numbers start to pile up once again.

• LW Evander Kane (36K), Sabres (at Predators): Sticking with the same game but moving to the opposite side of the ice, Kane is one of the top Sabres to target Tuesday. He has a goal and two assists in his past three games, but it's his 47 SOG in the past 13 games which owners should be clamoring for. He has chipped in as many as five hits and twice recorded two blocked shots.

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While the NHL is enjoying a golden age of high-flying rookies fighting tooth and nail to make their names, a few members of the old guard are nearing the end.

It's never easy to watch the heroes of past decades wind their careers down, but competing against the new wave of elite young talent on a nightly basis serves as a clear reminder that the NHL remains a young man's game.

With that in mind, here are a trio of veterans heading into the final chapter of their careers:

Zdeno Chara, Boston Bruins

The monstrous captain of the Boston Bruins has established himself as a presence like none other over his nearly 20-year career. Such is the case when you hit the ice at 6-foot-9 and 250 pounds.

Zdeno Chara has been a dominant force throughout his time in the NHL, finishing near or above 40 points on 11 different occasions while dishing out over 1,400 hits. Of course, he also snagged a Norris Trophy along the way (in 2009) and lifted the Stanley Cup (in 2011).

At age 39, it's clear Chara is on the final legs of an exceptional career on the blue line. Next season is the last on his current deal with the Bruins, and at age 40, 2017-18 could very well be his final go-round in the big leagues.

Jarome Iginla, Colorado Avalanche

Few players to ever suit up in the NHL have embodied their role as flawlessly as Jarome Iginla, who's been the definition of "power forward" throughout his two decades on the ice.

The Colorado Avalanche winger and longtime Calgary Flames captain already ranks as one of the game's most gifted goal-scorers - his 617 career tallies sit 16th in the history books. With just nine more goals, he'll pass his current general manager Joe Sakic on that list, finishing his career in the top 15.

Set to enter unrestricted free agency at age 40, it's unclear whether Iginla is willing to hold on for another shot at the Cup. If a genuine contender comes calling, perhaps another season is in order. But either way, it seems the historic sniper's final game isn't too far off.

Joe Thornton, San Jose Sharks

One of the finest playmakers of his generation, San Jose Sharks veteran Joe Thornton still seems to fly under the radar as one of the game's best, despite already ranking 24th among the NHL's all-time scorers.

Perhaps his most impressive performance - aside from his 96-assist, 125-point effort in 2005-06, which netted him the Hart and Art Ross trophies - was last season. At age 36, Thornton turned back the clock and finished fourth in league scoring and second in assists, converting at a point-per-game pace.

He clearly isn't ready to hang them up just yet, but considering he's playing out the final year of his deal in San Jose, the veteran has some tough decisions ahead of him as he navigates what will likely be the final contract negotiation of his career.

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If anyone was unclear about why Anaheim Ducks defender Sami Vatanen was forced to the press box for the club's tilt against the Winnipeg Jets on Monday, head coach Randy Carlyle offered up this for consideration:

There's no denying the young rearguard may be in need of some inspiration. While the Ducks have been rolling - winning seven of their past 10 and claiming the top spot in the Pacific Division - Vatanen has looked far more mediocre.

The 25-year-old has 17 points through 46 games, putting him on pace for 30 by the season's end, but he's managed just two points through his past 13 appearances.

He's also sporting a career-worst even-strength Corsi For percentage of 48.9 as he adjusts to a heavier defensive-zone workload this season. Not the smoothest of transitions.

The Ducks won 3-2 in Winnipeg with Vatanen out of the lineup. His next chance at returning to the ice will come against the Edmonton Oilers on Wednesday.

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