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The Kings have signed Tanner Pearson to a two-year, $2.8 million contract extension.

Pearson, 21, was set to become a restricted free agent at the end of the season, bus is now signed through the 2016-17 season. Pearson has been out since January 10th because of a broken ankle, but has 12 goals and four assists (16 points) in 42 games this season.

Tanner Pearson
The Maple Leafs have recalled Sam Carrick from Toronto (AHL).

With Peter Holland out and Nazem Kadri suspended, the Maple Leafs have recalled Carrick. He has no points in 10 games with the Maple Leafs this season, but has 25 points (7G / 18A) in 50 games wit the Marlies.

Sam Carrick
The Maple Leafs have recalled Sam Carrick from Toronto (AHL).

Carrick, 23, will likely be in the lineup tonight with Trevor Smith banged up and Olli Jokinen unlikely to play. Carrick has no points in 10 games with the Leafs this season, but has 20 points (5G / 15A) in 40 games with the Marlies.

Sam Carrick
Zucker left Monday’s game with an upper-body injury and did not return.

Zucker left after a hard into the boards in the first period. Coach Mike Yeo said that Zucker is not expected to be back in the lineup in the near future. With Zucker out, expect Justin Fontaine to get back in the lineup on Tuesday after being a healthy scratch on Monday.

Jason Zucker