JOHN MARINO NEWS

Earns first helper of season Marino logged an assist, two blocked shots and a plus-2 rating in Saturday's 4-2 win over the Blues.

Impact Marino has been eased back into action after missing the first 42 contests of the season due to a back injury. That ended Saturday, as he was called on for 24:14 of ice time in the absence of Mikhail Sergachev (upper body). Marino is likely to stick in a top-four going forward, though he's more of a shutdown defenseman than a big point producer -- his career high is 26 points in 56 outings in 2019-20, his rookie year. His helper Saturday was his first point of the season to go with two shots on net, three blocked shots and a plus-2 rating over three appearances.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Kirby Dach scores twice as Canadiens beat Utah 5-3

Kirby Dach scored twice and the Montreal Canadiens defeated the Utah Hockey Club 5-3 on Tuesday night

JANUARY 15 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Removed from IR Marino (back) was activated from injured reserve Tuesday, per the NHL media site.

Impact Utah moved Dylan Guenther (lower body) to injured reserve in a corresponding move. Marino appears ready for his season debut versus Montreal on Tuesday despite being considered a game-time decision. He had four goals, 25 points, 57 shots on net, 89 blocked shots and 39 hits in 75 regular-season appearances with New Jersey in 2023-24.

JANUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Closing in on return Marino (back) will be a game-time decision Tuesday against Montreal, Cole Bagley of KSL Sports reports.

Impact Marino has yet to suit up in 2024-25 after undergoing lower-back surgery in October. The right-shot blueliner was traded from the Devils to Utah in June of 2024. Marino will take the ice in warm ups Tuesday, and if he is able to play, he'll slot in on the third pairing. The 27-year-old would be a welcomed addition for a club that has dealt with major injuries to its blue line, including Sean Durzi (shoulder), who has only played in four games this season.

JANUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Upgraded to day-to-day Head coach Andre Tourigny said Monday that Marino (back) is now considered day-to-day, Cole Bagley of KSL Sports reports.

Impact Marino hasn't yet played during the 2024-25 season due to a lower-back injury, and while he remains on injured reserve, he appears to be closing in on a return. He's been practicing in a regular jersey over the past week, and Tourigny said that Marino will return during Utah's upcoming four-game homestand, which begins Tuesday against Montreal and runs through next Monday, when Utah will take on the Jets. Given Marino's lengthy absence to begin the year, he'll likely be eased into action once he's cleared to return, but he'll likely be able to make his season debut within the next week.

JANUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Sheds non-contact jersey Marino (back) participated in Monday's practice session in a regular jersey, Cole Bagley of KSL Sports reports.

Impact Marino has been sidelined since the start of the regular season due to a lower-back injury that required surgery in late October. However, his participation in Monday's practice in a regular jersey is certainly an encouraging sign. The 27-year-old will likely need some time to ramp up given his lengthy absence, but he seems to be trending in the right direction.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Utah Hockey Club acquires defenseman Olli Maatta from the Detroit Red Wings

The Utah Hockey Club has acquired defenseman Olli Maatta from the Detroit Red Wings for a third-round pick in the 2025 NHL draft

OCTOBER 30, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Utah defensemen Sean Durzi and John Marino out long term after undergoing surgeries

The Utah Hockey Club will be without a couple of defenseman for a long period of time after Sean Durzi and John Marino each underwent surgery

OCTOBER 23, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Undergoes surgery Marino has undergone successful lower-back surgery and is projected to miss the next 3-4 months, Utah announced Wednesday.

Impact Marino hasn't played in 2024-25 because of the injury. He had four goals and 25 points across 75 appearances with New Jersey in 2023-24. Marino is expected to serve in a top-four capacity once he's healthy, though it's possible he'll be eased into the lineup after missing so much time.

OCTOBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Months away from season debut Marino (upper body) is months away from playing, Cole Bagley of KSL Sports reports Friday.

Impact Marino had four goals, 25 points and 41 PIM in 75 appearances with New Jersey in 2023-24, but he hasn't been able to play yet this season due to the injury. He's on injured reserve. Marino probably won't get moved to long-term injured reserve, but that's only because Utah already has plenty of cap flexibility, so putting him on LTIR might not provide the franchise with a benefit at this time. When Marino is healthy enough to play, he will probably serve in a top-four role.

OCTOBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out weeks Marino (upper body) remains in Utah on Thursday to be examine while his teammates begin a four-game road trip this evening with a contest against the Islanders. He's expected to mi...

Impact Marino was put on injured reserve Monday and missed Utah's season opening 5-2 victory over Chicago on Tuesday. He had four goals and 25 points in 75 contests with the Devils in 2023-24. Marino will probably serve in a top-four capacity once he's healthy.

OCTOBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Goes on IR Marino (upper body) was placed on injured reserve Monday, per The Hockey News.

Impact Marino was already ruled out for Opening Night, and it seems likely he'll miss additional time beyond that. Once the 27-year-old is cleared to play, he'll likely take on a top-four role on the blue line.

OCTOBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Utah Hockey Club hopes to reward new city by ending long playoff drought

This is the first season for the Utah Hockey Club in Salt Lake City

OCTOBER 2, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Will miss Opening Night Marino (upper body) will not be in the lineup against the Blackhawks on Oct. 8, Craig Morgan of ALLCITY Network reports.

Impact Marino managed 25 points in 75 games last season despite not having a power-play role with the club. Utah has yet to provide a more concrete timeline for the 27-year-old blueliner to return to action, so fantasy players will likely have to wait for more information to become available. In the meantime, Michael Kesselring could be a candidate for the Opening Night roster.

OCTOBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable Friday Marino (upper body) will miss Friday's preseason contest against Vegas, according to Belle Fraser of The Salt Lake Tribune.

Impact Marino had four goals and 25 points in 75 regular-season games with New Jersey in 2023-24. Provided he's healthy, the 27-year-old defenseman will likely open the campaign in a top-four capacity, but he probably won't see use on the power play.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Upgraded to day-to-day Marino (upper body) is now considered day-to-day ahead of Friday's matchup with Vegas, Craig Morgan of ALLCITY Network reports.

Impact Marino is far from a lock to suit up in Friday's tilt. In fact, the team could hold him out another preseason game or two just to ensure he is back to 100 percent. Regardless of when he suits up, the blueliner should be back in time for Opening Night against Chicago on Oct. 8. Considering Marino has never topped the 30-point threshold, there is little reason for fantasy players to expect anything more than that out of him this season.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable for start of camp Marino is considered week-to-week with an upper-body injury and will not be on the ice Thursday for the start of training camp, according to Craig Morgan of ALLCITY Network.

Impact Marino was acquired by Utah from New Jersey for a pair of second-round picks in 2024 and 2025. He is expected to play on the second blue line pairing once healthy. He had four goals, 21 assists, 39 hits and 89 blocked shots in 75 regular-season games with the Devils in 2023-24.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Traded to Utah Marino was traded to Utah on Saturday, reports the NHL.com.

Impact The Devils got the 49th pick in the 2024 Draft in exchange for Marino and Colorado's fifth-round selection (153 overall). Marino is coming off a down season offensively, but had previous success in a tough minutes role. Great day for Marino, who could be a bounce-back candidate in Utah.

JUNE 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Returning Tuesday Marino (upper body) will be back in action Tuesday against Toronto, per Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site.

Impact Marino has played 71 games for the Devils this season, recording four goals and 21 assists to go along with 55 shots. He will likely slot into the first or second defensive pairing on Tuesday. The 26-year-old needs two more points to pass his career in points which is currently at 25.

APRIL 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Sunday Marino (upper body) won't be in the lineup Sunday against Nashville, per Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site.

Impact Marino will miss his second straight contest. He has provided four goals, 25 points, 55 shots on net and 83 blocked shots in 71 appearances this campaign. Nick DeSimone will remain in the lineup versus the Predators because of Marino's absence.

APRIL 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Not available Saturday Marino (undisclosed) will be missing from the lineup Saturday in Ottawa, according to Sam Kasan of the Devils' official site.

Impact Marino is considered questionable for Sunday's tilt versus Nashville. He was injured during Wednesday's brawl against the Rangers, when he was tossed out of the game with a major and a game misconduct, just two seconds into the opening period. Marino has four goals and 21 assists n 71 games this season. Loo for Nick DeSimone to replace him in the lineup.

APRIL 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

In doubt Saturday Marino is questionable to play against Ottawa on Saturday due to an undisclosed injury, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.

Impact Marino's absence comes after he was ejected against the Rangers on Wednesday following a full-line brawl at puck drop. The blueliner is currently stuck in a 23-game goal drought during which he recorded a mere 14 shots. If Marino doesn't play Saturday, it would likely mean more minutes for Nick DeSimone, who was a healthy scratch for the previous two contests.

APRIL 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ready to rock Marino (upper body) will return to the lineup Saturday versus Ottawa.

Impact Marino will play alongside Kevin Bahl on the top pairing following a two-game absence. The 26-year-old Marino has registered four goals, 23 points, 55 shots on net and 79 blocked shots across 65 contests this campaign. He will replace Santeri Hatakka in Saturday's lineup.

MARCH 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing Thursday Marino (upper body) will be out of the lineup versus Winnipeg on Thursday, Devils' play-by-play announcer Bill Spaulding reports.

Impact Marino will miss his second straight game and his fourth in the last five games. Marino has four goals, 19 assists and 79 blocked shots in 65 appearances this season. Santeri Hatakka is expected to replace him on the blue line Thursday.

MARCH 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with upper-body issue Marino (upper body) won't play Tuesday against Pittsburgh, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.

Impact The Devils have yet to release an expected timetable for Marino's recovery, but he'll miss at least one game due to his upper-body injury. Santeri Hatakka will likely slot into the lineup versus the Penguins due to Marino's absence.

MARCH 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE