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Canucks' Young Stars tournament goes back on hiatus The NHL prospects tournament will not happen in Penticton in 2025. Canucks' prospects will travel to Seattle for games vs. Kraken prospects
Ben Meyers - Returned to AHL Meyers was assigned to AHL Coachella Valley on Tuesday.
Impact Seattle recalled Mitchell Stephens to presumably take Meyers' spot on the fourth line in Thursday's road matchup versus Columbus. The 26-year-old Meyers hasn't earned a point in six NHL appearances this season while posting three shots on goal, one blocked shot and four hits.
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Mitchell Stephens - Brought up from minors Stephens was recalled from AHL Coachella Valley on Tuesday.
Impact Seattle reassigned Cale Fleury, Ales Stezka and Ben Meyers to the minors in corresponding moves while activating Joey Daccord (upper body) from injured reserve. Stephens has posted one assist, seven shots on goal, one blocked shot and six hits in nine NHL outings this season. He will probably occupy a spot on the fourth line versus Columbus on Thursday.
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Tomas Tatar - Absent on offense Tatar has not recorded a point over 12 appearances since he returned from a lower-body injury Dec. 6.
Impact Tatar remains a regular in the Devils' lineup, but he has been scratched three times during his slump. He's taken 10 shots on net and added a minus-1 rating over those 12 scoreless outings. Tatar has frequently played on the fourth line, racking up just nine points with 36 shots on net, 32 hits and a minus-2 rating through 38 appearances in 2024-25.
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Tye Kartye - In slump, but still in lineup Kartye was held off the scoresheet for the 10th straight game in Monday's 3-2 loss to the Devils.
Impact While he's not finding the scoresheet, Kartye has been able to stay in the lineup for the most part -- he's been scratched just twice in that span. Injuries to Jordan Eberle (pelvis) and Yanni Gourde (lower body) have tested Seattle's depth, and Kartye appears to be a preferred player over Daniel Sprong. For the season, Kartye has six points, 37 shots on net, 123 hits, 20 PIM and a minus-9 rating through 38 appearances.
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Jared McCann - Logs assist in Monday's loss McCann notched a power-play assist and two shots on goal in Monday's 3-2 loss to the Devils.
Impact McCann helped out on Shane Wright's tally early in the third period. The helper was McCann's first point over three outings in January, which isn't a great sign after he was limited to five points in 13 games in December. The 28-year-old is usually one of the Kraken's most reliable forwards, but the whole team has struggled with consistency on offense lately. McCann is at 13 goals, 16 assists, six power-play points, 103 shots on net, 30 blocked shots and a plus-4 rating over 41 appearances in a top-six role.
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Johnathan Kovacevic - Notches assist Monday Kovacevic picked up an assist and blocked two shots in Monday's 3-2 win over the Kraken.
Impact Kovacevic helped out on Paul Cotter's second-period tally. The 27-year-old Kovacevic has just three assists to go with 21 hits and 24 blocked shots over 16 contests since the start of December. That highlights his skills as a physical, top-four defenseman, but his limited offense won't help most fantasy managers. overall, he has 12 points, 37 shots on net, 54 hits, 57 blocked shots, 33 PIM and a plus-16 rating over 43 outings, so he should be able to top his career high of 15 points from 2022-23 with the Canadiens.
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