Harkins was sent to AHL San Diego on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Harkins was recalled Friday and saw 10:11 of ice time, managing one shot on goal, one hit and a blocked shot. He could return Sunday as the Ducks face LA, depending on the injured status of Isac Lundestrom, who missed Friday's game with an upper-body injury.

Harkins was promoted from AHL San Diego on Friday, Derek Lee of The Hockey News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Harkins' promotion comes as Isac Lundestrom sustained an upper-body injury in Wednesday's matchup with Utah. If there is an open spot in the lineup, it will likely come down to Harkins or Ross Johnston for a place on the fourth line alongside Brett Leason and Brock McGinn.

The Ducks placed Harkins on waivers Friday, according to Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet.

EDGE Analysis

This is a bit of a surprise as the Ducks inked Harkins to a two-year contract in the offseason. He had four assists in 45 regular-season games with the Penguins last season and should be sent to the minors, if he clears waivers.

Harkins signed a two-year, $1.575 million contract with the Ducks on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Harkins got into 45 games with the Penguins last year, but he was limited to four assists without scoring a goal on 37 shots. He also had 74 hits, offering modest physicality. He'll likely be ticketed for a bottom-six role with the Ducks, as the team should be able to fill out its top six with a mix of young and veteran talent.

Harkins failed to score a goal in 45 games with the Penguins in 2023-24, registering just four helpers over that span.

EDGE Analysis

Harkins -- who was claimed off waivers by the Pens before the start of the season -- struggled with injuries throughout the 2023-24 campaign. The 26-year-old Cleveland native will head to free agency this offseason, and he may not have shown the team enough to earn a new deal.

Harkins (hand) has been taken off injured reserve ahead of Monday's game versus Nashville, per the NHL media site.

EDGE Analysis

Harkins will likely play in a bottom-six role against the Predators, with both Emil Bemstrom and Valtteri Puustinen candidates to be dropped from the lineup. Before suffering his hand injury, Harkins was stuck in an 18-game point drought, and he has yet to score a goal in 43 games this season.

Harkins (hand) is an option to face Nashville on Monday, Penguins play-by-play announcer Josh Getzoff reports.

EDGE Analysis

Harkins still needs to be activated from long-term injured reserve for him to get into the lineup against the Predators. If the winger suits up, it could come at the expense of Valtteri Puustinen or Radim Zohorna. Harkins has missed the last 19 games due to the hand injury.

Harkins (hand) was recalled from a conditioning stint with AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Sunday, per CapFriendly.

EDGE Analysis

Harkins has not yet been activated from long-term injured reserve and hasn't dressed in an NHL game since March 7. The 26-year-old has averaged 8:12 of ice time while tallying 73 hits and four points through 43 games with Pittsburgh this season.

Harkins (hand) will join AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton for a conditioning assignment, Seth Rorabaugh of Tribune-Review Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

Harkins has missed 15 games since breaking his hand in a fight against the Capitals on March 7. He has four assists in 43 NHL appearances this season. Harkins should return to a fourth-line role following his conditioning assignment.

Harkins (hand) has been cleared for contact and participated in practice Friday, Matt Vensel of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

EDGE Analysis

Harkins could be nearing a return from a 15-game absence due to his hand injury, though he will need to be activated off injured reserve before he can suit up. The 26-year-old Cleveland native is stuck in an 18-game pointless streak and hasn't found the back of the net in 43 games this season. As such, fantasy managers don't need to track his status.