The San Jose Sharks announced they have recalled defenseman Luca Cagnoni from their AHL affiliate San Jose Barracuda. 

Cagnoni is second among defensemen and third among rookies in AHL scoring with 13 goals and 47 points in 56 games this season. 

A fourth round pick of the Sharks in 2023, Cagnoni's offensive ability has immediately carried over to the pro game and his has been dynamic on the back-end for the Barracuda. 

The Burnaby, B.C., native led the WHL in assists and points by the defensemen last season when he put up 72 assists and 90 points in 65 games for the Portland Winterhawks.  

Cagnoni running PP1. #SJSharkspic.twitter.com/BvguykBMGE

— Max Miller (@Real_Max_Miller) March 18, 2025

We listed Cagnoni as one of the AHL defensemen who deserved a call-up in an article last month.

Listed at just 5'9 and 180 pounds, it will be interesting to see how Cagnoni handles the defensive side of the NHL game. With the Sharks seemingly destined for a bottom-three finish this is a great opportunity for Cagnoni to gain NHL experience with less pressure. 

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The Dallas Stars have assigned defenseman Kyle Capobianco to the Texas Stars, AHL Transactions reported Monday. 

Capobianco, who is in his first season with the Stars organziation, has split time this year between both the NHL and AHL. While being held pointless in his one appearance with Dallas, Capobiano has registered an impressive five goals and 35 points in 49 games with Texas. 

Drafted by the Arizona Coyotes in the third round of the 2015 NHL Draft, Capobianco has played in 74 career NHL regular season games across parts of seven seasons with the Coyotes, Stars and the Winnipeg Jets. During that span, the Mississauga, Ont., native has five goals and 12 points. 

Signed through next season, Capobianco provides solid depth for a team destined to make a deep run in the playoffs. Capable of contributing at both ends of the ice, Capobianco could be a secret weapon if called upon by the Stars. 

Belleville Senators forward Jan Jenik has been named AHL Player of the Week for the period ending Mar. 16

Jenik notched a goal and seven assists in two games for the Belleville Senators last week, propelling the team to wins in both games. 

The 24-year-old recorded a franchise-record tying five assists against the Bridgeport Islanders on Mar. 14 before scoring the game winner and adding two assists in the rematch on Mar. 15. 

The Nymburk, Cze., native has nine goals and 23 points in 38 games with Belleville this season. 

A third round pick of the Arizona Coyotes in 2018, Jenik is pointless in two games with the Ottawa Senators this season, he has four goals and six points in 24 career NHL games with Ottawa and Arizona. 

In 203 career AHL games with the Tucson Roadrunners and Belleville Senators Jenik has put up 55 goals and 143 points.

Jenik will be a restricted free agent at season's end. 

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The Calgary Flames have recalled forward Dryden Hunt from the Calgary Wranglers, it was announced Friday. 

Hunt, a native of Cranbrook, B.C., has been a key part of the Wranglers this season, collecting 15 goals and 33 assists for 48 points in 48 games. Hunt has also appeared in one game with the Flames, going pointless in the process. 

Having turned pro before the 2016-17 season, Hunt has appeared in 231 career NHL regular season games across parts of eight seasons with the Flames, Florida Panthers, Arizona Coyotes, New York Rangers, Colorado Avalanche, and the Toronto Maple Leafs. In that span, he has scored 18 goals and added 33 assists for 51 points. 

In his second full season with the Flames organization, Hunt has established himself as a reliable depth player. If an NHL regular goes down with an injury, Flames management knows they can rely on Hunt to come in and play his role well. As Hunt gets another recall, he will once again have the chance to show what he is capable of. 

The Toronto Marlies announced they have acquired forward Brandon Baddock from the Rockford IceHogs for future considerations. 

Baddock has three goals, seven points and 86 penalty minutes in 38 games for Rockford this season.

The 29-year-old will add depth and toughness to the Marlies after the Toronto Maple Leafs dealt away several players at the NHL trade deadline.

News: The Toronto Marlies have acquired forward Brandon Baddock from the Rockford IceHogs in exchange for future considerations.#LongLivepic.twitter.com/JTKCgaPHg3

— Toronto Marlies (@TorontoMarlies) March 14, 2025

A sixth round pick of the New Jersey Devils in 2014, Baddock has 24 goals, 62 points and 899 penalty minutes in 424 career AHL games with the IceHogs, Binghamton Devils, Laval Rocket and Iowa Wild.

The Vermilion, Alta., native has appeared in one career NHL game with the Montreal Canadiens. 

His first chance to make his Marlies debut comes Mar. 15 against the Charlotte Checkers. 

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