JANSEN HARKINS NEWS

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

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Joining Anaheim Harkins signed a two-year, $1.55 million contract with the Ducks on Tuesday.

Impact 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.

JULY 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ends season without scoring Harkins failed to score a goal in 45 games with the Penguins this year, registering just four helpers.

Impact 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 may not have shown the team enough to earn a new deal considering he couldn't score even when healthy. Still, Harkins likely won't be an expensive pick up regardless of where he lands, so maybe Kyle Dubas will opt to re-sign him.

APRIL 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact Harkins will likely move into 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 problem, Harkins was stuck in an 18-game pointless streak and has yet to score a goal in 43 games this season.

APRIL 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact Harkins still needs to be activated off injured reserve for him to get into the lineup against the Predators. If the winger does suit up, it could come at the expense of Valtteri Puustinen or Radim Zohorna. The 26-year-old Ohio native hasn't played since March 7 versus the Capitals, a stretch of 19 games on the shelf due to his hand injury.

APRIL 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact 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.

APRIL 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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

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

APRIL 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact 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, his potential return to action likely won't impact the majority of fantasy players.

APRIL 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Shifts to LTIR Harkins (hand) was placed on long-term injured reserve Saturday, according to CapFriendly.

Impact Harkins is out indefinitely after undergoing hand surgery Friday. He won't be eligible to play until at least April following his placement on the LTIR list. Harkins has picked up four assists and 73 hits in 43 games this season.

MARCH 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Undergoes hand surgery Harkins broke his hand in a fight with Washington's Beck Malenstyn on Thursday and underwent surgery Friday, Wes Crosby of NHL.com reports.

Impact Harkins will be out long-term, according to coach Mike Sullivan. The 26-year-old has failed to score in 43 games this season, chipping in with four assists and 73 hits in a fourth-line role.

MARCH 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on injured reserve Harkins (undisclosed) was put on injured reserve Friday, according to Seth Rorabaugh of Tribune-Review Sports.

Impact Harkins returned to action Thursday after missing one game with an upper-body injury, but he was unable to play after a second period fight with Beck Malenstyn of the Capitals. Harkins has four assists, 73 hits and 21 PIM in 43 games this season.

MARCH 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Set to play Thursday Harkins (upper body) is good to play Thursday versus Washington.

Impact Harkins missed Tuesday's 5-3 win over Columbus due to his upper-body injury. He has four assists, 14 PIM and 72 hits in 42 appearances this season. Harkins is projected to serve on the fourth line alongside Johnny Gruden and Jeff Carter.

MARCH 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time call Thursday Harkins (upper body) will be a game-time decision heading into Thursday's clash with Washington, Penguins play-by-play announcer Josh Getzoff reports.

Impact Harkins is currently mired in a 17-game pointless streak and has yet to score a goal in 42 games this season. As such, few fantasy players will be anxiously awaiting news regarding his availability Thursday. If the winger can't play, Johnny Gruden figures to slide into his place on the fourth line.

MARCH 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time call Harkins (upper body) will be a game-time decision Tuesday against the Blue Jackets, per Michelle Crechiolo of the Penguins' official site.

Impact Harkins was injured in Sunday's 6-1 loss to Edmonton. He has contributed four assists and 36 shots on goal over 42 appearances this campaign. If Harkins can't play Tuesday, the Penguins could recall someone from the minors or dress seven defensemen and 11 forwards.

MARCH 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Exits Sunday's contest Harkins is being evaluated for an upper-body injury after Sunday's loss to Edmonton.

Impact Harkins dished out three hits and failed to convert on a penalty shot attempt while logging 7:07 of ice time Sunday. An update on his status should be available before Tuesday's matchup with Columbus.

MARCH 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Activated from IR Harkins (concussion) was activated from injured reserve Sunday.

Impact Harkins, who missed the past two games, will replace Johnny Gruden in the lineup Sunday against the Kings. The 26-year-old Harkins has four assists, 59 hits and 31 shots on goal in 34 games this season. Gruden and Vinnie Hinostroza were returned to AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Sunday in corresponding moves.

FEBRUARY 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on IR Harkins (concussion) was designated for injured reserve Monday, Seth Rorabaugh of Tribune-Review Sports reports.

Impact Harkins suffered a concussion in Saturday's matchup with Winnipeg and will now be out of the lineup for at least the Penguins' next two games. Unless Noal Acciari (concussion) is ready to play against Florida on Wednesday, Pittsburgh will need to bring a forward up from the minors or deploy seven defensemen. For his part, the 26-year-old Harkins is yet to find the back of the net this season in 34 games.

FEBRUARY 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Diagnosed with concussion Harkins didn't practice Monday after being diagnosed with a concussion, per Michelle Crechiolo of the Penguins' official site.

Impact Harkins, who was injured in Saturday's 2-1 loss to Winnipeg, will have to clear concussion protocol in order to return to the lineup. Consider him out indefinitely for now. Harkins has four assists and 59 hits over 34 games this season.

FEBRUARY 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Registers assist Thursday Harkins earned an assist in a 4-3 defeat to Vancouver on Thursday.

Impact Harkins has a helper in each of his last two contests to give him four points in his previous seven games. The winger's recent productivity follows an 18-game pointless start to the 2023-24 campaign. With Reilly Smith (upper body) suffering an injury against the Canucks, the 26-year-old Harkins could be a candidate to move into a third-line role.

JANUARY 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Earns helper in victory Harkins picked up an assist in Monday's 4-1 win over the Flyers.

Impact Harkins' shot attempt went wide only for Erik Karlsson to take control of the puck and fire one home to give the Penguins an early 2-0 lead. Interestingly enough, Harkins has gone from habitually jumping between the minors and the NHL earlier in the season to sharing the ice with high-profile defensemen like Karlsson in the latest tilt. However, the 26-year-old pivot remains on the fourth line and he's more of a stopgap option with Matt Nieto (knee) expected to miss 6-to-8 weeks.

JANUARY 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Crosby moves up scoring list, Harkins gives Penguins 4-3 win over Canadiens in 12th round of SO

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DECEMBER 14, 2023 • Associated Press

Back in NHL Harkins was recalled from AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Thursday.

Impact It has been a yo-yo week for Harkins, who has either been called up or demoted five times in the last five days, starting with his recall Tuesday. Harkins has yet to pick up a point in four NHL games this season.

NOVEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Bounced to minors Harkins was demoted to AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Friday.

Impact Harkins continues to shuffle between the AHL and NHL levels as an insurance body. He hasn't dressed in an NHL contest since Oct. 18.

NOVEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled from AHL Harkins was recalled from AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Thursday.

Impact Harkins was recalled Tuesday and sent down Wednesday. The 26-year-old has played four games in the NHL this season, but has yet to hit the scoresheet.

NOVEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE