The Carolina Hurricanes have recalled goaltender Spencer Martin from the Chicago Wolves, it was announced Tuesday. 

Martin joins the Hurricanes as goaltender Frederik Andersen deals with an injury. 

A product of Oakville, Ont., Martin is in his first full season in the Hurricanes organization, having split time between the NHL and AHL this year. In nine NHL appearances, he went 3-4-1 along with a 3.89 GAA and a .846 SP. Over 31 AHL games, Martin posted much better numbers, collecting a record of 20-8-2 as well as a 2.34 GAA and a .909 SP. 

Martin also appeared in two playoff games with the Wolves, going 0-2 while posting a 2.78 GAA and a .900 SP, with the team ending their season after being swept by the Rockford IceHogs. 

Drafted by the Colorado Avalanche in the third round of the 2013 NHL Draft, Martin has made 66 career NHL regular season appearances with the Avalanche, Hurricanes, the Vancouver Canucks and the Columbus Blue Jackets. 

With Martin being recalled to the NHL, he will likely serve as Pyotr Kochetkov's backup until Andersen is ready to return to the team. Having been listed as day to day, Andersen should be back soon but until then Martin adds a safety net for the team. 

The Toronto Maple Leafs announced they have recalled 14 players from the Toronto Marlies following their AHL affiliate's first round playoff loss to the Cleveland Monsters. 

Forwards Alex Steeves, Jacob Quillan, Nicholas Abruzzese, Reese Johnson, Alex Nylander, and Roni Hirvonen were recalled.

Six defensemen including Matt Benning, Cade Webber, Topi Niemela, William Villeneuve, Mikko Kokkonen, and Marshall Rifai were recalled. 

Goaltenders Matt Murray and Dennis Hildeby will also join the Maple Leafs. Artur Akhtyamov has been serving as the team's third goaltender. 

The Maple Leafs have recalled the following players.

F Alex Steeves
F Jacob Quillan
F Nicholas Abruzzese
F Reese Johnson
F Alex Nylander
F Roni Hirvonen

D Matt Benning
D Cade Webber
D Topi Niemelä
D William Villeneuve
D Mikko Kokkonen
D Marshall Rifai

G Matt Murray
G Dennis…

— Leafs PR (@LeafsPR) April 29, 2025

All 14 players will join the Maple Leafs as 'Black Aces' that will allow them to practice with and be around the team during their playoff run. 

While none of these players are likely to see playoff action Steeves - who finished second in the AHL with 36 goals in 59 games - Quillan, Nylander, Hildeby, and Murray have all played NHL games this season. 

This is a common move for playoff teams as the NHL's roster limits and salary cap do not apply in the playoffs. 

Make sure you bookmark The Hockey News' AHL Page for the latest news, exclusive interviews, breakdowns and so much more.  Make sure you bookmark The Hockey News' AHL Page for the latest news, exclusive interviews, breakdowns and so much more. 

The Montreal Canadiens announced they have recalled goaltender Cayden Primeau from the Laval Rocket ahead of their game four matchup with the Washington Capitals.

Primeau was loaned to the Rocket in December and has been dominant since, he has a record of 21-2-2 with a .927 SP, 1.96 GAA and two shutouts in the AHL this season, helping Laval finish as the league's top team. 

The 25-year-old struggled in 11 NHL appearances this season and posted a record of 2-3-1 with a 4.76 GAA and .836 SP. 

Les Canadiens ont rappelé le gardien Cayden Primeau du Rocket de Laval.

The Canadiens have recalled goaltender Cayden Primeau from the Laval Rocket. pic.twitter.com/EjIIzEWvj2

— x - Canadiens Montréal (@CanadiensMTL) April 27, 2025

A seventh round pick of the Canadiens in 2017, Primeau skated with the Habs this morning and will back-up Jakub Dobes if Samuel Montembeault can not play after leaving game three with an injury. 

The Rocket are hoping to get Primeau back before their North Division Semifinal series against the Cleveland Monsters. 

Keep an eye on The Hockey News' Montreal Canadiens site ahead of their game four matchup with the Washington Capitals. 

Make sure you bookmark The Hockey News' AHL Page for the latest news, exclusive interviews, breakdowns and so much more.  Make sure you bookmark The Hockey News' AHL Page for the latest news, exclusive interviews, breakdowns and so much more. 

The Florida Panthers have assigned forward Jesse Puljujarvi to the Charlotte Checkers, it was announced Friday. 

Puljujarvi, who joined the Panthers organization midway through the season, has seen time in both the NHL and AHL this year. In 31 NHL games with the Panthers and Pittsburgh Penguins, he scored four goals and added six assists for 10 points. Across 26 AHL games with Charlotte and Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, he put up six goals and 16 points. 

Drafted by the Edmonton Oilers in the first round of the 2016 NHL Draft, Puljujarvi has played in a total of 387 career NHL regular season games with the Panthers, Penguins, Oilers and the Carolina Hurricanes. In that span, he has collected 58 goals and 70 assists for 128 points. 

With Puljujarvi being assigned to the AHL, he will have an opportunity to play a big role for the Checkers as they look to make a run to the Calder Cup. Still a capable depth player on an NHL roster, Puljujarvi has not been able to secure a full-time role over the last couple of seasons but could see another team take a swing at him during the offseason. 

Windsor Spitfires forwards Liam Greentree, AJ Spellacy, and Ilya Protas are headed to the AHL after the Spitfires were eliminated in the second round of the OHL playoffs.

Greentree will join the Ontario Reign, Spellacy the Rockford IceHogs, and Protas the two-time defending Calder Cup champion Hershey Bears.

Protas was second in OHL scoring and led the Spitfires in goals (50) and points (124) in 61 games this season before adding five goals and 20 assists in 12 playoff games. 

A third round selection of the Capitals in 2024, Ilya is the younger brother of Washington forward Alexei Protas.

Spellacy notched 18 goals and 37 points in 62 games this season and three points in five playoff games before suffering an injury. 

The 19-year-old was a third round selection of the Blackhawks in 2024. 

Greentree recorded 49 goals and 119 points in 64 games this season, finishing third in OHL scoring. He had 14 goals and 24 points in 11 playoff games. 

The captain of the Spitfires for the last two seasons, Greentree was selected 26th overall by the Kings in the 2024 draft. 

Liam Greentree, AJ Spellacy and Ilya Protas have been called up for the AHL Calder Cup Playoffs!#WindsorSpitfirespic.twitter.com/NuK4th9wkh

— X - Windsor Spitfires (@SpitsHockey) April 25, 2025

The Reign are down 1-0 and the IceHogs are up 1-0 in their respective best-of-three first round matchups while the Bears have a bye into the Atlantic Division Semifinals. 

It remains to be seen how much of an impact each player will have in the Calder Cup playoffs but given their great combination of size and skill it would not be surprising to see Greentree and Protas play meaningful minutes. Spellacy will be an interesting decision given the injury he dealt with throughout the OHL playoffs. 

Check out The Hockey News' Los Angeles Kings, Washington Capitals, and Chicago Blackhawks sites for more insight on each team.  

Make sure you bookmark The Hockey News' AHL Page for the latest news, exclusive interviews, breakdowns and so much more.  

Providence Bruins goaltender Michael DiPietro has been awarded the Aldege "Baz" Bastien Memorial Award, it was announced Wednesday. 

The award, voted on by coaches, players and media representing all 32 cities across the AHL, is given annually to the AHL's most outstanding goaltender. 

Drafted by the Vancouver Canucks in the third round of the 2017 NHL Draft, DiPietro is in third season with the Bruins, having posted a record of 26-8-7 to go along with a 2.05 GAA and a .927 SP in 40 appearances this year. Those numbers placed him second in the AHL in wins and save percentage while putting him third in goals against average. 

Across 145 career AHL regular season games with the Bruins, Utica Comets and the Abbotsford Canucks, DiPietro has posted a statline of 84-42-15, a 2.54 GAA and a .914 SP. He has also made three career NHL appearances, going 0-2-0 along with a 5.28 GAA and a .771 SP. 

Prior to making the jump to the pro game, DiPietro spent parts of four seasons in the OHL with the Windsor Spitfires and the Ottawa 67's.

With DiPietro being given this award, it only further solidifies him as the best goalie in the AHL. His play throughout the season was a major factor for Providence's success and he has the chance to be a difference maker for them as they get set for their Calder Cup playoff journey.