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The Vancouver Canucks recalled forward Jonathan Lekkerimäki from the AHL’s Abbotsford Canucks, while demoting goalie Jiri Patera to the AHL.
The move leaves Vancouver with one active goalie, setting the stage for Kevin Lankinen's return to play.
Lekkerimäki, 21, has one goal in four games with Vancouver this season.
Patera, 26, appeared in one game earlier this season, allowing seven goals in a loss to Florida.
Lekkerimäki was activated off injured reserve earlier in November before being sent down again to the AHL.
The Canucks' next game is on Hockey Night in Canada against the Los Angeles Kings with a 10 p.m. ET start.
The report comes from Sportsnet Staff coverage and Associated Press notes included in the article.
Lekkerimäki has not played for Vancouver since October due to injury, but was activated in November.
The roster adjustment is part of ongoing efforts to improve Canucks' depth and performance.
The article emphasizes a return to action in Canada’s hockey night broadcast schedule.

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sports17h ago

Howard has seven points in five games for Bakersfield, boosting his prospects for an NHL recall.
The Howard–Samanski–Hutson line has sparked scoring for the Condors, outscoring opponents 5-0 at one stretch.
Oil industry officials expect a recall only when management is confident in Howard’s role.
The Oilers are weighing roster depth and development needs before recalling Howard.
Howard arrived on Bakersfield’s top line, providing a significant upgrade in his two-way game and puck confidence.
The recall discussion reflects a history of successful oilers recall strategies, including the Bulldogs-era 'Bulldog' line.
Howard’s recall is tied to his potential to play on a line with Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl, or Ryan Nugent-Hopkins.
The Condors beat Henderson 7-4 as Hutson and Samanski led, with Howard contributing to the line’s success.
The article frames Howard’s future as NHL-ready if his current pace continues, possibly accelerating the recall timeline.
The report notes the broader pattern of line-based recalls in Oilers history, dating back to 2000.

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sports13h ago

Bruins assign Georgii Merkulov to Providence after limited NHL action this season.
Merkulov has 14 points in 17 AHL games with Providence this year.
The 25-year-old Ryazan native signed with Boston in 2022.
Merkulov has 193 career AHL points in 218 Providence games.
This move comes amid ongoing Bruins roster and system adjustments.
Georgii Merkulov is 25 years old at the time of the assignment.
Providence Bruins remain a key development path for Bruins players.
Mergulov has had a long AHL tenure with Providence prior to this season.
The announcement was made by Bruins General Manager Don Sweeney.

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sports13h ago

The Blackhawks are open to trading Laurent Brossoit as he nears a comebacks return, signaling a possible roster move.
Opposing teams can directly contact Brossoit to learn about his medical status and surgery details.
Brossoit is not guaranteed a roster spot with Chicago and will do a conditioning stint in the AHL next week.
The move is influenced by Brossoit's $3.3 million cap hit, which may be difficult for teams to absorb.
The discussion around Brossoit comes as Chicago assesses goaltending depth and potential organizational changes.
Friedman indicated the future for Brossoit likely lies outside Chicago despite his return-to-action timeline.
The conditioning assignment is aimed at getting Brossoit back game-ready after a long injury layoff.
Sportsnet's coverage by Elliotte Friedman is central to the latest update on Brossoit's status.
The Blackhawks may use the conditioning stint to showcase Brossoit to interested teams.
The report lists Canucks, Oilers, and Maple Leafs as teams of interest in the broader trade context.

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