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McWard Assigned To Marlies

Notes from around the NHL including the Sabres and Maple Leafs sending down a defenseman, another fine for Nikita Zadorov, and more.

Published: Monday, 2 November 2026 at 1:30 AM
McWard Assigned To Marlies
Key Things to Know
  • Several NHL clubs announced roster transactions alongside player discipline from the Department of Player Safety.
  • The Buffalo Sabres reassigned defenseman Dennis Gilbert to AHL Rochester after five NHL appearances.
  • Bruins defenseman Nikita Zadorov received a $5,000 fine for a roughing incident against the Chicago Blackhawks.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Several NHL teams announced roster moves and disciplinary actions across the league. The Buffalo Sabres returned defenseman Dennis Gilbert to AHL Rochester after he posted two points in five appearances. Meanwhile, the NHL Department of Player Safety issued a $5,000 fine to Boston Bruins defenseman Nikita Zadorov for a roughing incident against Chicago, marking his fourth fine in two-and-a-half years.

In other roster transactions, the Toronto Maple Leafs assigned defenseman Cole McWard back to the AHL's Toronto Marlies following Chris Tanev's return. Elsewhere, the Utah Mammoth recalled winger Ben McCartney from AHL Tucson, though he did not play in the game against Philadelphia.

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