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  • Clears waivers Thursday
    Czarnik passed through waivers Thursday, per CapFriendly.

    Advice: The 31-year-old was placed on waivers Wednesday. He inked a two-year, two-way deal in July of 2022 with Detroit and played in 63 games over two seasons, scoring three times and adding three assists. He played 36 games with AHL Grand Rapids this season, scoring nine times and adding 17 helpers. He will likely return to Grand Rapids for the AHL playoffs before becoming a UFA at the end of the season. Rotowire.com Today, 11:47 am
  • Calling it career after season
    Malone will hang up his skates following the conclusion of AHL Bakersfield's 2023-24 campaign.

    Advice: Despite being on a two-way deal, Malone has spent the entire campaign down in the minors, where he serves as the captain of the Condors. His veteran presence is likely what convinced the Oilers to keep him without the organization considering he has played in just 18 NHL games over the last five seasons. Selected by the Avalanche in the fourth round of the 2007 NHL Draft, Malone went on to play 217 NHL contests in which he tallied 14 goals and 18 assists. Rotowire.com Today, 11:12 am
  • Dealing with shoulder issue
    Stutzle said Thursday that he has been dealing with a shoulder injury for a year, Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun reports.

    Advice: Stutzle will need another opinion as he has yet to heal. The talented center missed the last seven games of the season. Stutzle ended up with 18 goals, 70 points, 192 shots on goal and 100 hits in 75 appearances this season. He regressed from 2022-23, when he managed 39 goals and 90 points in 78 appearances. Rotowire.com Today, 11:06 am
  • Not playing Thursday
    Miller (rest) will be out of the lineup versus Winnipeg on Thursday, according to John Lu of TSN.

    Advice: The Canucks have clinched their playoff spot atop the Pacific Division standings and will give Miller the night off. He surpassed the 100-point mark for the first time in his career this season, scoring 37 goals and adding 66 assists. He will return to the lineup on the weekend for Game 1 of the playoffs. Rotowire.com Today, 10:27 am
  • Out of action Thursday
    Namestnikov (rest) will miss Thursday's tilt versus Vancouver, Mike McIntyre of the Winnipeg Free Press reports.

    Advice: Namestnikov had his second-best season at the NHL level, scoring 11 times and adding 26 assists in 78 appearances. Look for Namestnikov to return to the lineup this weekend for Game 1 of the Stanley Cup playoffs. Rotowire.com Today, 10:17 am
  • Sitting out Thursday
    Lowry (rest) won't be in the lineup Thursday versus Vancouver, per Mike McIntyre of the Winnipeg Free Press.

    Advice: Coach Rick Bowness is giving the 31-year-old center the night off to get ready for the playoffs, which begin on the weekend. Lowry had 12 goals, 23 assists and 181 hits in 81 outings this season. Rotowire.com Today, 10:13 am
  • Could have played in postseason
    Acciari clarified Thursday that he suffered a glute injury but would have been ready for the postseason after avoiding surgery, Andrew Destin of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

    Advice: Acciari missed the final 12 games of the Penguins' season due to his glute injury. On the year, the 32-year-old center managed just seven points in 55 games, his lowest posting total since 2016-17 when he was in action for only 29 contests for the Bruins. Acciari figures to be locked into a bottom-six role for the club next season and might even find himself a healthy scratch periodically if he continues to struggle offensively. Rotowire.com Today, 9:32 am
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  • Recalled from AHL
    Lambert was recalled from AHL Manitoba on Thursday.

    Advice: Lambert could make his NHL debut on Thursday against the Canucks. The 20-year-old has been solid in the AHL this year, recording 20 goals and 34 assists in 63 games. He will likely be assigned back to the AHL after Thursday's game. Rotowire.com Today, 9:17 am
  • Slated to play Saturday
    Staal (rest) returned to practice Thursday, according to Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site.

    Advice: Staal sat out Tuesday's finale versus Columbus as coach Rod Brind'Amour rested eight veteran players. The 35-year-old had 10 goals, 20 assists, 123 shots on goal and 142 hits in 80 appearances this season. Rotowire.com Today, 9:09 am