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

Carrick, 22, has scored three goals with 13 assists (16 points) in 31 games with the Marlies this season. He spent five games with the Maple Leafs earlier in the year, but did not register a point. He could be in the lineup tonight vs. the Capitals.

Sam Carrick
Zucker (illness) will be a game-time decision on Friday vs. the Maple Leafs.

Zucker has missed the last three games with an illness, but could be back in tonight vs. Toronto. Zucker has 12 goals and four assists in 32 games this season. He will play on the fourth line with Ryan Carter and Matt Cooke if he can play.

Jason Zucker
Schenn will miss two weeks with a shoulder injury.

Schenn suffered the shoulder injury on a hit from Avs’ forward Nathan MacKinnon, who was ejected on the play. MacKinnon will not be suspended, but the injury to Schenn re-opens the door for Carlo Colaiacovo to return to the lineup after being a healthy scratch on Saturday.

Luke Schenn
The Maple Leafs recall Sam Carrick from Toronto (AHL).

Carrick was 'sent down' after Saturday's game, but it was simply a salary cap or 'paper move'. Toronto save $3,500 per day when he is not 'officially' on the roster. He played just over four minutes in his NHL debut on Saturday, so he is not fantasy relevant at this point of his career.

Sam Carrick
The Wild have placed Jason Zucker on injured reserve and recalled Stephane Veilleux from Iowa (AHL).

Zucker missed the most recent Wild game with a lower-body injury. His placement on IR allowed the Wild to recall Veilleux for forward depth. He is able to play as soon as he is healthy with his placement being retroactive to Feb. 6.

Jason Zucker
The Kings have recalled Tanner Pearson from Manchester (AHL).

Pearson, 21, has appeared in eight games with the Kings this season, recording one point (his first career NHL goal). Pearson has also played in 41 games with Manchester this season, recording 32 points (17G /15A) and 18 penalty minutes. His 17 goals with the Monarchs are tied for the team lead.

Tanner Pearson
Left wing Tanner Pearson was recalled has been recalled by the Los Angeles Kings.

Pearson is eligible to play in tonight’s game against the Minnesota Wild, he took shifts alongside Colin Fraser with a rotating right wing during line rushes, which could be an indication that he won’t play. Pearson has recorded one goal and a minus-1 rating in six games with the Kings this season. He is third in points with Manchester having totalled 25 points (13G / 12A) in 30 games.

Tanner Pearson
The Minnesota Wild has swapped a couple of forwards with Iowa (AHL). The club has recalled forward Erik Haula from the Iowa Wild and reassigned forward Jason Zucker.

Zucker was recalled on December 10 and appeared in Wednesday’s game at Anaheim. The 21-year-old has registered 18 shots in seven games with Minnesota this season and owns seven points (4G / 3A) in 33 career NHL games with the Wild. Zucker has tallied 12 points (7G / 5A) and 49 PIMs in 16 games with Iowa this season.

Jason Zucker
Zucker will play with Jason Pominville and Mikael Granlund.

Zucker was recalled this morning and will get in the lineup for his second game of the season. Zucker is a fan favorite in Minnesota, so Wild fans should be excited to see him skate on the second line. The move forces, Nino Niederreiter down to the third line and Justin Fontaine to the fourth. Torrey Mitchell who appeared to be injured last night will be scratched.

Jason Zucker
The WIld have recalled Jason Zucker from Iowa (AHL).

Zucker seemed to be a shoo-in to make the roster before training camp began, but the emergence of Mikael Granlund and Nino Niederreiter cost Zucker his opening night gig because Zucker would be a waste on the fourth line. Zucker also strained his groin at an inopportune part of training camp. Zucker has tallied four goals and eight points, including three power-play goals, in 12 games with Iowa this season. Zucker played one scoreless game for the Wild earlier this season.

Jason Zucker