| March 29, 2025 |
Imama underwent successful biceps surgery Saturday and will be out 4-6 months. - Imama contributed 30 PIM, 45 hits and one goal in 16 NHL appearances this season. He is due to become an unrestricted free agent in the summer after inking a one-year, two-way deal with Pittsburgh last July. |
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| March 27, 2025 |
Imama (upper body) won't play Thursday versus the Sabres. - Imama joins Thomas Novak (lower body) and Evgeni Malkin (upper body) as injured Pittsburgh forwards, forcing the team to deploy seven defensemen. Imama's absence is not a noticeable one for fantasy, as he has filled a bottom-six role for much of his time with the big club. His next chance to play is Sunday versus the Senators. |
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| March 21, 2025 |
Imama scored a goal on two shots, added three hits, blocked two shots and logged seven PIM in Friday's 6-3 win over the Blue Jackets. - Imama dropped the gloves with Mathieu Olivier in the first period to get the crowd fired up. In the second, Imama added a goal, which ended up being the game-winner for the Penguins. This was the second tally of his career, his previous one coming during the 2021-22 campaign with the Coyotes, which is also his only other NHL point. Imama has drawn into 14 contests this season, racking up eight shots on net, 16 PIM, 37 hits, six blocked shots and a plus-2 rating while seeing limited minutes on the fourth line. |
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| Feb. 27, 2025 |
Imama (upper body) will be in contention to face Philadelphia on Thursday, Seth Rorabaugh of Tribune-Review Sports reports. - Imama has been sidelined for the Penguins' last four games due to his upper-body issue. Since Michael Bunting (abdomen) will be out of the lineup, the 28-year-old Imama should slot into a bottom-six role, though head coach Mike Sullivan did leave open the possibility of calling a player up from the minors. |
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| Feb. 25, 2025 |
Imama (upper body) won't suit up Tuesday in Philadelphia, according to Penguins play-by-play announcer Josh Getzoff. - Imama has missed the last three games due to his upper-body injury, which he sustained against the Rangers on Feb. 7. The 28-year-old has not recorded a point across six appearances this season. His next chance to return to game action will be in Thursday's rematch against Philadelphia. |
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| Feb. 23, 2025 |
Imama (upper body) won't play Sunday against the Rangers, Seth Rorabaugh of Tribune-Review Sports reports. - It'll be the third straight game Imama's missed with the injury. The 28-year-old winger has appeared in six games with Pittsburgh this year, averaging 5:28 of ice time while failing to record a point. |
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| Feb. 22, 2025 |
Imama (upper body) remains day-to-day and will not play against Washington on Saturday, Seth Rorabaugh of Tribune-Review Sports reports. - Imama, who missed Pittsburgh's final game before the 4 Nations Face-Off break, will remain on the sidelines as the Pens face the Capitals to open the second half. Matt Nieto figures to remain in the lineup due to Imama's absence. |
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| Feb. 8, 2025 |
Imama (upper body) won't play against the Flyers on Saturday, Penguins play-by-play announcer Josh Getzoff reports. - Imama will miss at least one game after getting hurt in Friday's 3-2 win over the Rangers. With Imama and Bryan Rust (lower body) joining Sidney Crosby (upper body) and Evgeni Malkin (lower body) on the sidelines, Matt Nieto and Vasily Ponomarev will be in Saturday's lineup. |
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| Feb. 7, 2025 |
Imama (upper body) won't return to Friday's game versus the Rangers. - Imama logged just 2:28 of ice time in the contest. The forward is questionable to play Friday versus the Flyers -- if not, he'll have two weeks to heal up during the break for the 4 Nations Face-Off. |
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| Jan. 25, 2025 |
Imama was recalled from AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Saturday. - Pittsburgh assigned Owen Pickering to the minors in a corresponding move. Imama has three goals, two assists and 47 PIM in 24 AHL outings this season. The 28-year-old forward could play against Seattle on Saturday if Bryan Rust (lower body) and Blake Lizotte (illness) are unavailable. |
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| Oct. 6, 2024 |
Imama was placed on waivers by the Penguins on Sunday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports. - Imama signed a two-way contract with the Penguins at the beginning of July, and he was unable to secure a spot on the team's Opening Night roster. Assuming he clears waivers, he'll likely spend most of the year in the AHL. |
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| July 1, 2024 |
Imama secured a one-year, two-way contract from the Penguins on Monday. - Imama has featured in only 15 NHL games over the past three seasons, including six appearances with Ottawa last year in which he notched 22 hits, one block and one shot while averaging 5:35 of ice time. Considering the 27-year-old winger's AHL numbers aren't all that impressive, he tallied 10 points in 53 regular-season games for AHL Belleville, it's unlikely he will contribute any significant minutes with Pittsburgh this upcoming year. |
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| April 18, 2024 |
Imama (upper body) was reassigned to AHL Belleville on Thursday. - Imama left Monday's tilt versus the Rangers late in the second period with the injury and missed Tuesday's game in Boston. The 27-year-old winger had 22 hits but failed to pick up a point in six NHL games this season. |
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| April 16, 2024 |
Imama (upper body) will not be in action versus the Bruins on Tuesday, TSN 1200 Ottawa reports. - Imama logged just six NHL games this campaign in which he failed to register a point while recording 22 hits, one block and seven PIM. The 27-year-old winger hasn't scored a goal since 2021-22 when he was with the Coyotes. In the minors this season, Imama hasn't been significantly more productive with just 10 points in 53 outings. |
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| April 15, 2024 |
Imama (upper body) will not return to Monday's game against the Rangers. - Imama logged just 3:49 of ice time with two hits before exiting the contest. He's now been held without a point through six NHL games this season. There should be an update on his status before Tuesday's season finale against the Bruins. |
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| April 6, 2024 |
Imama was recalled from AHL Belleville on Saturday. - Imama is expected to be the extra forward Saturday versus New Jersey as Angus Crookshank is out with a lower-body injury. Imama has spent the entire season at the AHL level -- registering three goals, seven assists and 115 PIM in 53 appearances. |
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| Oct. 7, 2023 |
Imama was placed on waivers Saturday. - Imama is expected to go to AHL Belleville if he clears waivers. The 27-year-old forward could be an option to provide toughness in the bottom six when the Senators need forward reinforcements. |
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| July 1, 2023 |
Imama signed a one-year, two-way contract with Ottawa on Saturday. - Imama saw action in five NHL games with the Coyotes in 2022-23. He failed to pick up a point and had five goals and 15 points with AHL Tucson in 50 contests. Imama is feisty and has picked up 287 PIM in his last 104 AHL contests. |
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| March 27, 2023 |
Imama was called up from AHL Tucson on Monday. - Imama has appeared in five NHL games this season but has yet to write his name on the scoresheet. Even when he does suit up, the 26-year-old winger is seeing minimal minutes, logging just 7:29 of ice time per game in those five outings. With the laundry list of injuries impacting the Coyotes' forward group, Imama will likely be in action versus the Oilers on Monday. |
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| March 23, 2023 |
Imama was reassigned to AHL Tucson on Thursday, per CapFriendly. - Imama will likely be back with the big club Friday if Zack Kassian (upper body) is still out. Imama would likely be limited to a fourth-line role. |
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| March 17, 2023 |
Imama was reassigned to AHL Tucson on Friday. - Imama was recalled Thursday and played 8:31 against Vancouver, managing a pair of hits. He has yet to pick up a point in four NHL games this season. Imama had five goals and seven assists in 41 AHL games before his recall. |
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| March 16, 2023 |
Imama was recalled from AHL Tucson on Thursday. - Imama was recalled as Nick Schmaltz (lower body) is still unable to practice. Imama has played three NHL games this season, but he has yet to pick up a point. |
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| March 15, 2023 |
Imama was sent down to AHL Tucson on Wednesday, per CapFriendly. - Imama continues to move between levels while Nick Schmaltz (lower body) is hurt. If Schmaltz can't play Thursday versus the Canucks, Imama could be called up again. |
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| March 14, 2023 |
Imama was recalled from AHL Tucson on Tuesday. - Imama has been credited with two blocks and five hits in two appearances with the Coyotes this season. He is projected to play on the fourth line Tuesday versus Calgary. |
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| March 13, 2023 |
Imama was reassigned to AHL Tucson on Monday. - Imama has appeared in just two games for the Coyotes this season, in which he has registered five hits, two blocked shots and five PIM while averaging just 6:52 of ice time. Unless Christian Fischer (lower body) or Nick Schmaltz (lower body) is cleared to return against Calgary on Tuesday, Imama could be brought back up before puck drop. |
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| March 12, 2023 |
Imama was promoted from AHL Tucson on Sunday. - Imama has dressed in just one NHL game this season. He'll likely be used as insurance depth against the Wild on Sunday but could sneak into the lineup due to some injured Coyotes forwards. |
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| March 8, 2023 |
Imama was reassigned to AHL Tucson on Wednesday. - Imama's demotion could be an indication that Brett Ritchie has resolved his visa issue and will be available versus Nashville on Thursday. In his only NHL game of the season, the 26-year-old Imama registered three hits and one block in 9:38 of ice time. |
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| Oct. 9, 2022 |
Imama was put on waivers Sunday by the Coyotes, Craig Morgan of PHNX Sports reports. - Imama played in four games with Arizona last season, which included his NHL debut, and he scored one goal. He also had five goals, 12 points and 178 PIM across 54 minor-league contests in 2021-22. Imama is expected to be sent to AHL Tucson for the start of the year if he clears the waiver wire. |
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| July 13, 2022 |
Imama signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Coyotes on Wednesday. - Imama made his NHL debut in 2021-22, scoring one goal with 10 hits and five PIM in four contests. He's best known for his toughness, but he'll likely have to open the campaign at AHL Tucson. |
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| April 29, 2022 |
Imama was promoted from AHL Tucson on Friday. - With several Coyotes forwards dealing with injuries, Imama will likely draw into a fourth-line role for Friday's season finale against Nashville. The 25-year-old winger has picked up one goal and eight hits while averaging just 4:28 of ice time through three top-level appearances this season. |
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| April 27, 2022 |
Imama was reassigned to AHL Tucson on Wednesday. - Imama drew into three games during his first NHL stint, picking up a goal and eight hits while averaging just 4:28 of ice time per contest. He'll likely remain in the minors for the rest of the season. |
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| April 23, 2022 |
Imama scored a goal on two shots and added two hits in Saturday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Blues. - Imama's had a long route to the NHL after he was selected by the Lightning in the sixth round of the 2015 draft. He made his debut against the Capitals on Friday, and he was able to achieve his first goal and point a day later. The 25-year-old has also brought energy to the Coyotes' fourth line, racking up seven hits and three shots on net despite logging a combined 9:46 of ice time across his two appearances so far. With the Coyotes navigating a plethora of injuries, Imama should be able to maintain a place in the lineup for the last week of the season. |
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| April 22, 2022 |
Imama was promoted from AHL Tucson on Friday. - Imama will likely draw into a bottom-six role for Friday's game versus Washington. He's picked up 12 points through 54 AHL appearances this season. |
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| Dec. 26, 2021 |
Imama was added to the taxi squad from AHL Tucson on Sunday, per CapFriendly. - Imama has four points and 47 PIM through 19 AHL games this season. The 25-year-old has yet to make his NHL debut. |
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