Craig Morgan: Coyotes defenseman Niklas Hjalmarsson won’t play tonight. The Coyotes put defenseman Adam Clendening on waivers. Defenseman Dakota Mermis will make his NHL debut tonight.
On the Boston Bruins …
Joe Haggerty: The Bruins put forward David Backes on the IR and recalled Austin Czarnik.
On the Calgary Flames …
Pat Steinberg: Forward Jaromir Jagr didn’t skate this morning. Coach Glen Gulutzan said they just wanted to give him a day off and it’s nothing to worry about.