Wednesday, December 22, 2010

NHL Happenings


New York Islanders winger Joshua Bailey has been called up from the AHL. Hopefully he has regained his confidence after scoring 18 points with Bridgeport. He will have to clear waivers if he is sent down again, so look for him to remain with the big club for the remainder of the year.

Pekka Rinne has been activated from the IR. However, Anders Lindback will start tonight. He has earned more starts for his stellar play in Rinne's absence. Rinne will be between the pipes in Nashville's next game against Ottawa tomorrow night.

Phoenix has called up winger Mikkel Boedker to fill in for injured Taylor Pyatt. Dobber believes that Boedker being drafted eighth overall is the sole reason he was promoted instead of Brett MacLean. MacLean was selected 32nd overall.