Edited Nov. 21, 2019 at 12:49 a.m.
1.
Bobby Ryan taking a leave of absence from the
Senators, seeking help in the
NHLPA Player Assistance Program.
2. The
Washington Capitals have recalled
Beck Malenstyn,
Michael Sgarbossa,
Tyler Lewington and goalie
Ilya Samsonov from the
Hershey Bears (AHL), and reassigned goalie
Vitek Vanecek.
Carl Hagelin has been placed on LTIR and
Nic Dowd on IR.
3. The
St. Louis Blues have released forward
Jamie McGinn from his Professional Try-Out (PTO).
4.
Garnet Hathaway has been suspended 3 games for spitting on
Ducks D
Erik Gudbrandson.
5. Flames recall
Tobias Reider. Coach
Bill Peters says there are
more transactions to come today, keep watch, will update this thread if anymore moves are made.
EDIT 11/20/19 4:14 PM PST
6. Flames recall defender Alexei Yelesin from Stockton Heat (AHL) and placed forward Sam Bennett on Long-Term Injured Reserve (LTIR). Those are all the moves the Flames will be making today.
7. Maple Leafs fire Head Coach Mike Babcock, and announce Sheldon Keefe as his replacement. Shanahan: "At this time, we collectively felt it was best to make a change. (Sheldon Keefe's) record with the Marlies in terms of development & on-ice success during his time (here) has compelled us all to feel he is the right person to take us to the next stage in our evolution." Elliotte Friedman states: "We have not seen the last of Babcock [in the NHL]. The veteran players really liked playing for him. I think he will get a chance somewhere else, he's too good." Greg Brady (@gregbradyTO) on Twitter reports: "Have also had 2 people suggest Babcock has been sensing all this & back-channeling calls, ready for something new. He wants to coach again quickly. He wants to coach a team this season."
8. The Pittsburgh Penguins trade forward Graham Knott to the Chicago Blackhawks in exchange for forward Joseph Cramarossa. AHL Deal.
9. The NHLPA has filed a grievance against the Winnipeg Jets' unpaid suspension of defender Dustin Byfuglien, on his behalf. Today was the deadline (60 days after the suspension begins) to file a grievance. NHLPA basically challenging the Jets' suspension of Byfuglien.
EDIT 11/20/19 5:06 PM PST
10. The St. Louis Blues sign forward Troy Brouwer to a 1 year contract with an AAV of $750,000. He had 12 goals, 9 assists, and 21 points in 65 Games Played with the Panthers last season.
11. St. Louis Blues forward Sammy Blais is set to undergo surgery on an injury in his right wrist, suffered in Tuesday's 3-1 win over the Lightning. He will be out indefinitely for 10 weeks and will be re-evaluated then.
EDIT 11/20/19 5:44 PM PST
12. The Columbus Blue Jackets are considering adding Paul MacLean to their coaching staff as their power play coach. He won the Jack Adams award in 2013.
EDiT 11/20/19 9:45 PM PST
13. The Ottawa Senators defeat the Montreal Canadiens in overtime at the Bell Centre. Goalscorers for Ottawa were by Pageau for his 13th of the year, and Brady Tkachuk's OT winner seals it for the Sens, his 8th of the year. The lone goal scorer for the Habs was the rookie Nick Suzuki, his 6th of the year.
14. The Rangers beat the Capitals at home in regulation, 4-1. Scorers for the Rangers were Panarin twice, for his 10th and 11th of the year, Buchnevich for his 3rd of the year, and Brett Howden for his 3rd of the year as well. Sole scorer for the Caps was Evgeny Kuznetsov, with his 10th tally of the year.