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Minnesota Wild Recall Devin Shore From Iowa

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The Minnesota Wild have recalled forward Devin Shore from the Iowa Wild, it was announced Sunday. 

Shore, who is in his first season with the Wild organization, has split time this year between the NHL and AHL. In 55 games with Minnesota, Shore has scored one goal and added four assists for five points while collecting two goals and 10 points in 15 games with Iowa. 

Drafted by the Dallas Stars in the second round of the 2012 NHL Draft, Shore has played in 498 career NHL games with the Stars, Wild, Anaheim Ducks, Columbus Blue Jackets, Edmonton Oilers and the Seattle Kraken. Across that time, Shore has put up 52 goals and 92 assists for 144 points. 

With Shore being recalled to the Wild, he could potentially draw into the lineup for the Wild at some point in the series if things aren't going their way. While Shore only has four career NHL playoff games under his belt, the Wild know what they are getting with him and could put him into the lineup if they are in need of an energy boost. 

Toronto Maple Leafs Recall Ryan Reaves From Toronto Marlies

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The Toronto Maple Leafs announced they have recalled forward Ryan Reaves from their AHL affiliate Toronto Marlies.

Reaves was placed on waivers and sent to the AHL prior to the NHL Trade Deadline in order for the Maple Leafs to accrue more cap space. 

The 38-year-old has two assists and 28 penalty minutes in 35 games for the Maple Leafs this season. He scored his first AHL goal since 2010 in this three-game stint with the Marlies.

The Winnipeg, Man., native has amassed 63 goals, 137 points, and 1100 penalty minutes in 912 career NHL games. He notched one assist in five playoff games for the Maple Leafs last season. 

There are no NHL roster or cap limits during the playoffs so this recall likely means Reaves will at least be around the team for the postseason. There have been no updates on whether or not he will play, he did participate in Toronto's optional skate earlier today. 

Keep an eye on The Hockey News' Toronto Maple Leafs team site for more roster updates prior to their playoff matchup against the Ottawa Senators. 

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American Hockey League Announces 2024-25 All-Rookie Team

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The American Hockey League has officially announced the 2024-25 All-Rookie Team.

The team is voted on by players, coaches and media from all 32 teams.

The 2024-25 team is:

  • Goaltender ― Nikke Kokko, Coachella Valley Firebirds (32 GP, 20-9-2, 2.23 GAA, .914 SV%)
  • Defenseman ― Luca Cagnoni, San Jose Barracuda (62 GP, 14-35-49, 10 PPG)
  • Defenseman ― Tristan Luneau, San Diego Gulls (56 GP, 7-41-48, 1 PPG, 2 GWG)
  • Forward ― Justin Hryckowian, Texas Stars (66 GP, 20-38-58, +14, 4 PPG, 1 GWG)
  • Forward ― Ville Koivunen, Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins (62 GP, 21-34-55, 4 PPG, 2 GWG)
  • Forward ― Bradly Nadeau, Chicago Wolves (63 GP, 30-26-56, 8 PPG, 7 GWG)

Nadeau leads all rookies in goals and is second in rookie scoring to Hryckowian. He is the fifth U20 player in AHL history to score 30 goals in a season. He was selected 30th overall by the Carolina Hurricanes in 2023. 

Koivunen is third in AHL rookie scoring and his offensive ability has immediately come through for Wilkes-Barre/Scranton. He has five assists in seven NHL games this season. A second round pick of the Hurricanes in 2021, he was acquired by Pittsburgh in the trade that sent Jake Guentzel to Carolina. 

Hryckowian leads all rookies in scoring in what is his first full pro season. He has one point in five NHL games this season. He was signed as a free agent by the Dallas Stars in 2024 after three seasons at Northeastern University. 

Cagnoni was a fourth round pick of the San Jose Sharks in 2023 and has been dominant offensively in his rookie season, sitting fourth in scoring by AHL defensemen this season. He recorded two assists in six NHL games this season.

Luneau is fifth in scoring amongst AHL defensemen this season after missing most of what was intended to be his rookie year last season due to injury. A second round pick of the Anaheim Ducks in 2022, Luneau won QMJHL Rookie of the Year in 2021 and Defenseman of the Year in 2023. He is pointless in six NHL appearances this season.

Kokko has stepped up admirably for Coachella Valley this season as they look to make their third straight Calder Cup Final. A second round pick of the Seattle Kraken in 2022, he made his NHL debut earlier this season. 

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Minnesota Wild Assign Cameron Crotty To Iowa

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The Minnesota Wild have assigned defenseman Cameron Crotty to the Iowa Wild, it was announced Sunday. 

Crotty, a 2017 third round pick of the Arizona Coyotes, appeared in one game with Minnesota during his recall but did not register a point. In 62 games as captain of Iowa this year, Crotty has registered 10 assists. 

Having made his NHL debut last season with the Coyotes, Crotty has appeared in two career NHL games, having not yet registered a point. Playing in 281 AHL regular season games across five seasons with the Wild and the Tucson Roadrunners, he has scored nine goals and added 40 assists for 49 points. 

Still just 25, Crotty has emerged as an important depth piece for the Wild organization, both for his leadership and impact on the defensive side of the puck. Although his contract is set to expire at the end of this season, Crotty should draw interest for other teams if he doesn't extend his contract with Minnesota. 

New York Rangers Recall Defenseman Matthew Robertson From Hartford Wolf Pack

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The New York Rangers announced they have recalled defenseman Matthew Robertson from their AHL affiliate Hartford Wolf Pack. 

Robertson recorded one goal and 24 assists in 60 games with Hartford this season. 

The 24-year-old has been a key cog on the Hartford blue line for four seasons, totalling 11 goals and 80 points in 250 career AHL games. 

A second round pick of the Rangers in 2019, Robertson was a highly touted prospect who was never able to crack the Rangers roster despite being recalled multiple times. 

The Edmonton, Alta., native will be a restricted free agent at the end of the season. 

The Rangers were officially eliminated from NHL playoff contention yesterday and the Wolf Pack are going to miss the Calder Cup Playoffs, allowing Robertson to gain some experience and make his NHL debut in a low stakes environment. 

Check out The Hockey News' New York Rangers site for more updates on the team. 

Ottawa Senators Recall Forward Hayden Hodgson From Belleville Senators

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The Ottawa Senators have recalled forward Hayden Hodgson from their AHL affiliate Belleville Senators, he is expected to be in the lineup for the team's game against the Montreal Canadiens tonight.

Hodgson has five goals, 11 points, and 153 penalty minute in 43 games with Belleville this season. 

The 29-year-old has one goal and three points in seven career NHL games, he last played in the league in Oct. 2022 with the Philadelphia Flyers. 

In 223 career AHL games the Windsor, Ont., native has recorded 36 goals, 72 points, and 460 penalty minutes. 

Hodgson plays a heavy, agitating game and is certainly no stranger to dropping the gloves, it will be interesting to see what kind of mayhem he can cause in his return to the NHL. 

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Pittsburgh Penguins Recall Emil Bemstrom, Vasily Ponomarev, And Valtteri Puustinen From Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins

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The Pittsburgh Penguins announced they have recalled forwards Emil Bemstrom, Valtteri Puustinen, and Vasily Ponomarev from their AHL affiliate Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins.

Bemstrom has 46 points in 45 games in the AHL and one point in 13 games in the NHL this season.

The 25-year-old was acquired by the Penguins in March 2024 in exchange for Alex Nylander. He has been a stellar AHL player in his career but has not been able to replicate offense at the same rate at the NHL level.

Puustinen has 35 points in 47 AHL games two points in 10 NHL games this season. 

A seventh round selection of the Penguins in 2019, Puustinen has amassed 65 goals and 149 points in 216 career AHL games. He captured a silver with Team Finland at the 2021 World Championship.

Ponomarev has 40 points in 54 AHL games and zero points in four NHL games this season. 

The 23-year-old was acquired in the trade that sent Jake Guentzel to the Carolina Hurricanes last season. He won the 2022 Calder Cup with the Chicago Wolves. 

Wilkes-Barre/Scranton currently sit fourth place in the AHL's Atlantic Division. 

Penguins forwards Tommy Novak, Blake Lizotte, Noel Acciari, Rutger McGroarty, and Matt Nieto are all out for the remaidner of the season, allowing Puustinen, Ponomarev, and Bemstrom the opportunity for more NHL experience. 

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Bridgeport Islanders Forward Adam Beckman Suspended 10 Games

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The AHL's Player Safety Committee has announced that Bridgeport Islanders forward Adam Beckman has been suspended 10 games for abuse of official.

The incident occurred in a game against the Charlotte Checkers on Apr. 5 and falls under AHL Rule 40.3 for physical abuse of official (Category II) that triggers an automatic suspension.

A free agent at the end of the season, Beckman will miss the Islanders' final five games of the season and five games the next time he is on an AHL roster.

Beckman has 40 points in 55 games between Bridgeport and the Utica Comets this season. He was acquired by Bridgeport on Mar. 7 in exchange for Dennis Cholowski. 

Check out The Hockey News' New York Islanders team site for more updates.

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Colorado Avalanche Loan Gabriel Landeskog To Colorado Eagles On Conditioning Assignment

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The Colorado Avalanche announced they have assigned forward and captain Gabriel Landeskog to their AHL affiliate Colorado Eagles on a conditioning stint. 

Landeskog has not played a game since game six of the 2022 Stanley Cup Finals when the Avalanche defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning to capture their third cup in franchise history.

The 32-year-old has dealt with a variety of injuries to his knee including one surgery in 2022 and a cartilage transplant in May 2023.  

The Avalanche's captain is currently on long-term injured reserve, this allows him to be loaned to AHL for three games or six days, whichever lasts longer, as the Avalanche assess his health. 

In his last full season in 2021-22 Landeskog recorded 59 points in 51 regular season games and 22 points in 21 playoff games. 

Landeskog has never appeared in an AHL game and has 248 goals and 571 points in 748 career NHL games.  

Check out The Hockey News' Colorado Avalanche team site for more updates on Landeskog and the roster. 

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