The Vancouver Canucks have made a decision regarding rookie forward Max Sasson less than 24 hours after assigning him to the American Hockey League.
On Monday afternoon, the Vancouver Canucks sent Max Sasson to the American Hockey League, with Jeff Paterson of Rink Wide: Vancouver wondering if it could be a permanent move for now, while calling someone else back up, instead of having the rookie sit in the press box once J.T. Miller returns.
'likely just a cap move, but I'd consider leaving Sasson in the A this time. If Miller coming back soon, Sasson a likely scratch in NHL. Also, perhaps others on farm to have a look at. Sasson has been okay, better on wing than at centre. No issue if returns, but think it might benefit him to apply what he's learned in NHL in Abby and get another look later in season' Paterson said.
We'll as expected, it turns out that it was more than likely just a salary-related move, allowing the Vancouver Canucks to accrue cap space, which will help them at the trade deadline.
Max Sasson reportedly back on the NHL roster
The Vancouver Canucks are set to take on the St. Louis Blues at Rogers Arena tonight and it appears that Max Sasson is back with the team.
According to Jeff Paterson, rookie forward Max Sasson is back on the National Hockey League roster this morning ahead of tonight's game.
Sasson, 24, made his National Hockey League debut back on November 23rd against the Ottawa Senators, and has gone on to register two assists and is a plus-two in seven games.
The Birmingham, Michigan native has played quite well this season in the American Hockey League with Abbotsford, registering nine points (four goals, five assists), six penalty minutes and is a minus-four in 16 contests.
We'll have to wait for confirmation later today on whether or not Max Sasson is in the lineup, but there's probably a good chance we'll see him on the ice tonight as they take on a St. Louis Blues squad that's won three of their last five games.
Puck drop for tonight's game is set for 7 pm PT on Sportsnet Pacific.
