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Summoned from AHL Bjornfot was recalled from AHL Charlotte on Monday.

Impact Niko Mikkola (upper body) has missed the last four games, and Aaron Ekblad was absent from Sunday's practice for an undisclosed reason. The Panthers will assess how both defenders feel after the morning skate before determining their availability for Monday's matchup versus Colorado, but Bjornfot's presence isn't an encouraging sign. The 23-year-old Bjornfot has two goals and 11 points in 27 AHL appearances this season.

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Placed on waivers Bjornfot was designated for waivers by Florida on Thursday, per PuckPedia.

Impact Bjornfot was a waiver claim by the Panthers back in March, serving as an emergency depth option for the organization during its Stanley Cup run. Overall, the 23-year-old defenseman played in a meager four regular-season games last year for the Golden Knights, Kings and Panthers. At this point, assuming he clears waivers, Bjornfot could struggle for regular NHL minutes next year as well.

OCTOBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Taken off waivers Bjornfot was claimed off waivers by Florida from Vegas on Friday, per Stephen Whyno of the Associated Press.

Impact Bjornfot has no points, two PIM, two hits and five blocks in three games between LA and Vegas this season. The Panthers will likely use him as a depth option, and Bjornfot may consequently spend a fair amount of time as a healthy scratch.

MARCH 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Waived Thursday Bjornfot was put on waivers Thursday, according to Chris Johnston of The Athletic.

Impact Bjornfot, who was activated from long-term injured reserve Wednesday after recovering from an undisclosed issue, has no points, two hits and five blocks in three games between LA and Vegas this season. If he clears waivers, Bjornfot will presumably be sent to AHL Henderson. The Golden Knights can afford to send him to the minors after acquiring Noah Hanifin from Calgary on Wednesday.

MARCH 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Activated Wednesday Bjornfot (undisclosed) was activated from long-term injured reserve Wednesday, per CapFriendly.

Impact Bjornfot was recalled from his conditioning loan in the AHL on Saturday. There's no immediate path for playing time, especially since the Golden Knights acquired Noah Hanifin from the Flames on Wednesday to strengthen their defense.

MARCH 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Back from conditioning loan Bjornfot (undisclosed) was recalled from his conditioning loan Saturday with AHL Henderson and remains on long-term injured reserve, per CapFriendly.

Impact Bjornfot hasn't played for the Golden Knights since Jan. 13, but he may soon be ready to return. With Vegas having eight healthy defensemen, it's unclear if he'll be able to get back into the NHL lineup. He may be waived for demotion to AHL Henderson when he's activated.

MARCH 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sent on conditioning loan Bjornfot (undisclosed) will join up with AHL Henderson on a conditioning loan, the team announced Thursday.

Impact Bjornfot previously played nine games in the minors with the Reign before Vegas claimed him off waivers in early January. The defender played in just two NHL contests with the Knights before landing on injured reserve and missing the last 12 contests. Even once cleared to play, Bjornfot is far from a lock for a spot in the lineup, especially once Shea Theodore (upper body) is back.

FEBRUARY 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on injured reserve Vegas has put Bjornfot (undisclosed) on injured reserve Saturday, Danny Webster of the Las Vegas Sun reports.

Impact Bjornfot was claimed off waivers from LA on Jan. 4 and he was in the Vegas lineup for a pair of games before not playing Thursday. He played only one game for the Kings this season, spending most of his time at AHL Ontario where he was pointless in nine games.

JANUARY 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Selected off waivers Bjornfot was Chris Johnston of The Athletic from LA on Thursday.

Impact Bjornfot wasn't getting work with the Kings, having last played at the NHL level Oct. 11. Had he cleared waivers, he would have likely reported to AHL Ontario where he would have played regularly. However, Vegas likely sees potential in the 22-year-old defenseman, who LA selected with the No. 22 overall pick in the 2019 NHL Draft. Bjornfot is a particularly useful grab for Vegas currently because the Golden Knights are missing defensemen Ben Hutton (upper body), Shea Theodore (upper body) and Kaedan Korczak (lower body).

JANUARY 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Waived Wednesday Bjornfot (undisclosed) was put on waivers Wednesday.

Impact Bjornfot has appeared in just one game with LA this season. Although an undisclosed injury is part of the reason for that, he was activated off the injured reserve Dec. 14, so over the Kings' last eight games, the 22-year-old has simply been a healthy scratch. Bjornfot should get an opportunity to play regularly with AHL Ontario if he clears waivers.

JANUARY 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Finishes conditioning stint, off IR Bjornfot (undisclosed) completed his conditioning loan with AHL Ontario on Thursday. He also has been activated off the injured reserve list, per the NHL media site.

Impact Bjornfot hasn't played with LA since Oct. 11 because of the injury. He has logged nine contests with Ontario, though he hasn't recorded a point over that span. With Bjornfot off IR, he'll likely serve as the Kings' seventh defenseman, which will result in him frequently being a healthy scratch.

DECEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

On conditioning assignment Bjornfot, who is on injured reserve with an undisclosed injury, has been sent to AHL Ontario on a conditioning loan.

Impact Bjornfot hasn't played for LA since Oct. 11. He did report to AHL Ontario on Nov. 16 for a conditioning stint, but was then injured in an AHL game last Tuesday. That led to him being recalled and put on IR. Once he's fully healthy and returns to LA, he will likely serve primarily as the seventh defenseman and regularly be a healthy scratch.

DECEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Injury not major Bjornfot's undisclosed injury is "thankfully nothing major," AHL Ontario coach Marco Sturm told Jared Shafran of LA Kings Insider on Thursday.

Impact Bjornfot was with Ontario on a conditioning loan when he was stretchered off the ice during a game Tuesday. The Kings placed him on injured reserve Wednesday. Sturm noted that Bjornfot won't be ready to play this weekend, but the 22-year-old defenseman should be available soon.

NOVEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled, placed on IR Bjornfot (undisclosed) was recalled from his conditioning loan and placed on injured reserve Wednesday, per CapFriendly.

Impact Bjornfot was stretchered off the ice in AHL Ontario's game Tuesday. The 22-year-old blueliner will be out of action for at least a week while he recovers, though he's seen just one NHL contest in 2023-24.

NOVEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Injured in AHL game Bjornfot sustained an undisclosed injury in Tuesday's AHL game against Coachella Valley, John Hoven of SiriusXM NHL Network Radio reports.

Impact Bjornfot is with AHL Ontario on a conditioning assignment after sitting out all but one game for the Kings to begin the season. The 22-year-old defenseman was injured on a hit from behind along the boards and had to be stretchered off the ice. It's possible he could be recalled from his loan and placed on injured reserve depending on the severity of the injury.

NOVEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 20, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

On conditioning stint Per Helene Elliott of the Los Angeles Times, Bjornfot was sent to AHL Ontario for a conditioning loan Thursday.

Impact Bjornfot has been a healthy scratch in each of the last 13 games after playing Opening Night. He will get plenty of ice time at the AHL level, but could return in a couple of weeks to the same situation with the Kings.

NOVEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Eric Stephens: Kings sign Tobias Bjornfot to a two-year deal... - The Athletic Kings sign Tobias Bjornfot to a two-year deal that's one-way in nature and worth $775,000 AAV. Forwards Samuel Fagemo and Tyler Madden ink o...

JULY 7, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Inks two-year contract Bjornfot inked a two-year, $1.5 million contract on Friday, per PuckPedia

Impact Bjornfot signed a one-way contract for both seasons despite the 22-year-old spending most of last season in minors, playing 10 games for the Kings. Bjornfot played in 70 games for LA during the 2021-22 campaign, picking up eight assists as a 20-year-old. He is expected to see third-pairing minutes with the Kings in 2023-24.

JULY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Eric Stephens: Tobias Bjornfot and Cal Petersen have been... - The Athletic Tobias Bjornfot and Cal Petersen have been recalled from AHL Ontario. David Hrenak, who has effectively been serving as a practice goalie, h...

APRIL 23, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Joins big club Bjornfot was promoted from AHL Ontario on Sunday.

Impact Bjornfot logged one assist in 10 NHL appearances this season. The 22-year-old will likely serve as a depth option for the NHL squad.

APRIL 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to AHL Ontario Bjornfot was sent down to AHL Ontario on Tuesday, per CapFriendly.

Impact Bjornfot continues to bounce between levels. He has just one assist in 10 NHL appearances this season.

APRIL 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Up with Los Angeles Bjornfot was summoned from AHL Ontario on Monday.

Impact Bjornfot has been up and down from the minors frequently of late. He has one assist, 10 shots on goal, 11 blocked shots and 12 hits in 10 appearances with the Kings this campaign.

APRIL 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dropped to AHL Bjornfot was sent to AHL Ontario on Sunday, per CapFriendly.

Impact Bjornfot has been held scoreless in nine straight NHL games since tallying an assist in his season debut Dec. 1. The 22-year-old blueliner could be recalled before Monday's game against the Canucks.

APRIL 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Eric Stephens: Tobias Bjornfot figures to draw in with both... - The Athletic Tobias Bjornfot figures to draw in with both Mikey Anderson and Alex Edler both out on the left side. Kings defense pairings should (or coul...

APRIL 4, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM