Impact Suomela has played just one NHL game this year, but he managed to fire four shots on net and dish out a hit across 11:55 of ice time. The 27-year-old will continue to practice with the big club for now.
MARCH 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Heads to taxi squad Suomela was assigned to the taxi squad Tuesday, per CapFriendly.
Descends to taxi squad Leonard was demoted to the taxi squad Tuesday, per CapFriendly.
Impact Leonard has three assists in his last five outings, so this is likely a paper move. The 22-year-old forward seems likely to be promoted to the active roster ahead of Wednesday's game versus the Kings.
MARCH 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Designated for taxi squad Claesson was assigned to the taxi squad Tuesday, per CapFriendly.
Impact Claesson hasn't played an NHL game since Feb. 22. He's recorded no points and eight hits through four appearances this year.
MARCH 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Returning to AHL San Jose Noesen was assigned to AHL San Jose on Tuesday, per CapFriendly.
Impact Noesen's assignment to the minor leagues will likely earn the 28-year-old forward some playing time. He hasn't played at the NHL level since Feb. 15.
MARCH 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Down to taxi squad Bjornfot was assigned to the taxi squad Tuesday, per CapFriendly.
Impact This is likely a paper move, as Bjornfot has averaged 16:47 of ice time per game this season. He has three assists in 16 contests.
MARCH 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Sent to taxi squad Strand was assigned to the taxi squad Tuesday, per CapFriendly.
Impact Strand is serving as depth while the Kings are without Olli Maatta (upper body). Strand and Kurtis MacDermid will compete for a third-pairing role.
MARCH 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
NHL fines Sharks F Kurtis Gabriel for pregame altercation The National Hockey League has fined San Jose Sharks forward Kurtis Gabriel and coach Bob Boughner after a pregame altercation with the Los Angeles Kings.
MARCH 23, 2021 • WASHINGTONTIMES.COM
