The Senators have acquired Josh Norris, Rudolfs Balcers, Chris Tierney, Dylan DeMelo, a 2019 conditional second-round pick and a conditional 2020 first-round pick from the Sharks for Erik Karlsson and Francis Perron.
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The Wild re-signed Jason Zucker to a five-year extension worth $27.5M ($5.5M AAV).
The Sabres signed Rasmus Dahlin to a three-year, entry-level contract.
Dahlin was the first overall pick at this year’s draft and will be on the Sabres’ blueline this year. Dahlin is one of the biggest defensive prospects the NHL has seen in recent years and he immediately improves Buffalo’s back-end. The 18-year-old had seven goals and 13 assists (20 points) in 41 games with Frolunda HC last season and has the ability to be a double-digit goal-scorer with 20-plus assists in his rookie season.
The Flyers have signed Alex Lyon to a two-year deal worth $1.5M ($750K AAV).
Lyon split the 2018 season between Philadelphia (NHL) and Lehigh Valley (AHL). During his 11 games in the AHL, he went 6-5-0 with a 1.98 GAA and .944 SV% while going 4-2-1 with a 2.75 GAA and .905 SV% in 11 games for the Flyers. Injuries to Brian Elliott and/or Michal Neuvirth are the only way that Lyon will find himself back in the NHL in 2019.
The Sabres have acquired Tage Thompson, Vladimir Sobotka, Patrik Berglund, a 2019 first-round pick and a 2021 second-round pick from the Blues for Ryan O’Reilly.
The Sabres have selected Rasmus Dahlin with the No.1 overall pick.
Dahlin is the can’t miss prospect of this year’s draft. He has the size of Victor Hedman, the skating of Erik Karlsson and makes the game look simple like Nicklas Lidstrom. The 18-year-old had seven goals and 13 assists (20 points) in 41 games with Frolunda in Sweden’s top league. He picked up six assists in seven games during the World Juniors as well. He’ll be on the Buffalo blueline in 2019.
The Flyers have recalled Alex Lyon from Lehigh Valley (AHL).
Lyon went back to the AHL with Michal Neuvirth returning to the crease on Thursday. Neuvirth was re-injured almost immediately, so Lyon returns to backup Petr Mrazek.
Line Change
Greenway will make his NHL debut on the Wild's third line on Tuesday.
Georgiev will be reassigned to Hartford (AHL).
Goalie Start
Georgiev will start Monday vs. the Capitals.
Georgiev allowed one goal on 44 shots in the Rangers win over the Sabres on Saturday. It was a great outing for Georgiev, who is now 3-1-0 with a 2.72 GAA and .933 SV% on home ice this season. The 22-year-old will continue to get work with Henrik Lundqvist still ailing.
The Wild have signed Jordan Greenway to a three-year, entry-level contract.
Greenway, 21, was a second round pick (No.50 overall) in 2015 and is set to join the Wild after finishing up his junior year at Boston University. Greenway is an absolute monster, standing in at 6-foot-5, 230 lbs. and is coming off of a year in which he scored 13 goals with 22 assists (35 points) in 36 games. He could jump right into the Minnesota lineup and could be an important addition for them in the postseason.
Goalie Start
Lyon will start Sunday in Pittsburgh.
Goalie Start
Georgiev will start Saturday vs. the Sabres.
Georgiev allowed four goals on 36 shots in the Rangers loss in Philadelphia on Thursday. After a hot start to his NHL career, Georgiev has now allowed at least three goals in his last four starts. Despite the recent struggles, he remains a pretty good option against a bad Sabres team.
Goalie Start
Lyon will start Thursday vs. the Rangers.
Lyon allowed on goal on 12 shots in the Flyers shootout loss in Detroit after he replaced Petr Mrazek. Lyon has gone 1-1-1 with a 1.90 GAA and .927 SV% in two starts and two relief appearances in March. In his first game against the Rangers, Lyon stopped 25 of 26 shots in a 7-4 win after he replaced Michal Neuvirth.
Goalie Start
Lyon was the first goalie off of the ice at the Flyers morning skate.
Goalie Start
Georgiev will start Thursday in Philadelphia.
Georgiev allowed four goals on 33 shots in the Rangers loss in St. Louis on Saturday. With Henrik Lundqvist dealing with an injury, Georgiev will make his seventh start tonight in Philadelphia. The 22-year-old has gone 1-1-1 with a 2.64 GAA and .927 SV% on the road in his early-career.
Goalie Start
Georgiev will start Saturday in St. Louis.
Goalie Start
Lyon will start Saturday in Carolina.
Goalie Start
Lyon will likely start Saturday in Carolina.
Goalie Start
Georgiev will start Wednesday vs. the Penguins.
Georgiev stopped 41 of 44 shots in the Rangers win over the Hurricanes on Monday. He has basically forced the Rangers to consider starting him as he continues to stand tall despite facing a barrage of shots. In his first four NHL starts, Georgiev has faced an average of 39.5 shots per game and has turned aside 93 percent of them. Tonight may be the stiffest test of his young career with the two-time Stanley Cup Champs coming to MSG.