What Happened
Before their game against Philadelphia, the Mammoth announced three injury-related roster moves. Michael Carcone was activated from injured reserve after missing a little more than three weeks with an upper-body injury. In a corresponding move, John Marino was placed on IR retroactive to October 17. Kailer Yamamoto is listed as day-to-day with an upper-body injury. The team also assigned Daniil But to AHL Tucson on Saturday and recalled Ben McCartney.
Key Details
- Carcone had a goal and an assist in five games before the injury.
- Marino has five points in nine games, averaging a little over 20 minutes per night.
- Marino was previously listed as week-to-week with an upper-body injury.
- Yamamoto has four goals and three assists in nine appearances.
- Marino's retroactive placement makes him eligible to be activated at any time.
What It Means
Carcone's return gives the Mammoth another depth scoring option after he posted 17 goals last season and 21 in 2023-24 despite limited minutes. Marino's placement, which was expected given his week-to-week status, removes a top-pairing defenseman who had been productive early this season. Yamamoto's day-to-day designation suggests he may not be out long, but his absence further tests the team's forward depth.
What's Next
Marino can be activated at any time because his IR placement is retroactive, though no return date has been announced. Yamamoto's status will be monitored on a day-to-day basis. Carcone is expected to rejoin the lineup.