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APRIL 17 • NHL.COM

Wilmer Skoog - Back down to AHL Skoog was reassigned to AHL Charlotte on Thursday.

Impact Skoog had two assists over three games at the NHL level. The 26-year-old forward will rejoin the Checkers ahead of their playoff run. He has 37 points in 59 AHL contests this season.

APRIL 17 • ROTOWIRE

Mikulas Hovorka - Sent to minors Hovorka was reassigned to AHL Charlotte on Thursday.

Impact Hovorka recorded an assist in four outings with Florida in 2025-26. He also finished the regular season with five goals, 18 points and 44 PIM across 55 appearances with Charlotte. The AHL squad will be participating in the Calder Cup Playoffs, so Hovorka will join the Checkers for that run.

APRIL 17 • ROTOWIRE

Ludvig Jansson - Dropped to AHL Jansson was reassigned to AHL Charlotte on Thursday.

Impact Jansson earned his first assist in his fourth game Wednesday versus the Red Wings. The 22-year-old defenseman will get to keep playing this season as Charlotte gears up for a playoff run with numerous players coming back from NHL stints.

APRIL 17 • ROTOWIRE

Tobias Bjornfot - Heading back to AHL Bjornfot was reassigned to AHL Charlotte on Thursday.

Impact Bjornfot will rejoin the Checkers ahead of the start of their playoff run. The 25-year-old had four points over 19 NHL contests this season, his most appearances in any year since 2021-22.

APRIL 17 • ROTOWIRE

Mike Benning - Sent back down Benning was reassigned to AHL Charlotte on Thursday.

Impact Benning's first taste of NHL action saw him record six points over 18 contests this season. He went out with a bang, scoring twice in the regular-season finale versus the Red Wings on Wednesday. Benning will now provide reinforcements for Charlotte ahead of its playoff run.

APRIL 17 • ROTOWIRE

Marek Alscher - Returns to AHL Alscher was reassigned to AHL Charlotte on Thursday.

Impact Alscher will head back to the AHL after earning three assists in his first four NHL games. He'll link up with Charlotte at the tail end of the regular season as the minor-league club prepares for a playoff run.

APRIL 16 • ROTOWIRE