Stillman was recalled from AHL Bakersfield on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Stillman has yet to get into an NHL game this year, but could be pressed into service against the Maple Leafs on Saturday if the recently acquired Spencer Stastney can't get there in time. In his 163 NHL games, the 27-year-old Stillman has generated four goals and 22 assists, so fantasy managers probably shouldn't be expecting him to produce offensively.

Stillman was placed on waivers by the Oilers on Thursday, Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

Stillman joined the Oilers on a two-year, two-way contract during the offseason, but he'll be left off the team's Opening Night roster for the 2025-26 campaign. He'll presumably head to AHL Bakersfield if he clears waivers. Over 35 regular-season appearances with AHL Chicago last year, he logged three goals, six assists and 58 PIM.

Stillman signed a two-year, two-way contract with the Oilers on Tuesday, per PuckPedia.

EDGE Analysis

Stillman made five regular-season appearances in 2024-25 with the Hurricanes, but he failed to record a point while averaging a mere 7:11 of ice time. The Oilers have far less defensive depth than his old team, but Stillman will likely spend a majority of 2025-26 with AHL Bakersfield. He has limited scoring upside after producing just nine points in 35 AHL regular-season contests last year.

Stillman was brought up from AHL Chicago on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Stillman has appeared in three NHL games this season, posting one shot on goal and four hits. He has three goals and six assists in 35 AHL outings this campaign. Stillman will probably play in at least one of Carolina's final two games of the regular season because the team will rest some players before the beginning of the playoffs.

Stillman was assigned to AHL Chicago on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Carolina brought up Scott Morrow from the minors in a corresponding move. Stillman hasn't earned a point in three NHL appearances this season while posting four hits.

Stillman was called up from AHL Chicago on Saturday, per Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site.

EDGE Analysis

Stillman was sent down Friday after clearing waivers. He was injured Thursday on his opening shift against the Bruins and did not return, but is well enough to play Sunday versus the Jets. Stillman could play versus Winnipeg if Dmitry Orlov (undisclosed) is unavailable.

Stillman was assigned to AHL Chicago on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

This move indicates the facial injury Stillman suffered Thursday is not serious, and it also preserves the 26-year-old's playoff eligibility for the Wolves. If the Hurricanes want him back for defensive depth in the NHL, he could be called up again prior to Sunday's game versus the Jets after clearing waivers Friday.

Stillman (face) won't return to Thursday's game versus the Bruins, Cory Lavalette of the North State Journal reports.

EDGE Analysis

Stillman took a skate to the face on his first shift, Lavalette adds. Stillman's exit is reportedly for precautionary reasons -- he was a fill-in for Dmitry Orlov (undisclosed) in this contest, who was a late scratch just before puck drop, so it's possible the Hurricanes are just being careful with their defense in a precarious position.

Stillman remains on the Hurricanes' roster for Thursday's game versus the Bruins, per the NHL media site.

EDGE Analysis

Stillman was waived Thursday, but he can continue to play while on waivers. The move was likely made to give the Hurricanes more roster flexibility. Stillman will be in the lineup Thursday because Dmitry Orlov (undisclosed) is dealing with a minor injury that will keep him out of action for at least one game.

Stillman was designated for waivers by Carolina on Thursday, Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

While it could be nothing more than a technical paper transaction, the decision to waive Stillman could be an indication the Hurricanes are looking to bolster their defensive group ahead of Friday's trade deadline. The 26-year-old blueliner has played in just two NHL games for Carolina this season in which he averaged a paltry 4:46 of ice time. Assuming he clears, Stillman should link up with AHL Chicago -- at least until the 23-man roster limit lifts.