Canucks' Jonathan Lekkerimaki: Sent down to minors
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Lekkerimaki was demoted to AHL Abbotsford on Thursday.
Despite logging 4:12 of ice time with the man advantage against the Rangers on Tuesday, Lekkerimaki remains stuck in a three-game pointless streak and has managed just one point in five outings. In a corresponding move, the Canucks brought up Max Sasson, who could be in line to make his NHL debut versus the Senators on Saturday.
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Canucks' Jonathan Lekkerimaki: Called back from minors
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Lekkerimaki was promoted from AHL Abbotsford on Thursday.
Lekkerimaki should be back in the lineup versus the Islanders on Thursday after being briefly shifted down to the minors in a paper transaction. With Brock Boeser (upper body) still on the shelf, the 20-year-old Lekkerimaki should take on a middle-six role, though he could also be in contention for a spot on the first line with J.T. Miller.
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Canucks' Jonathan Lekkerimaki: Summoned from AHL
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Lekkerimaki was recalled from AHL Abbotsford on Sunday.
Lekkerimaki has five goals and two assists in seven AHL outings this season. With Brock Boeser (upper body) out indefinitely, the 20-year-old Lekkerimaki could make his NHL debut in a top-six role versus Calgary on Tuesday.