The Vancouver Canucks announced a pair of roster moves on Tuesday afternoon, recalling Surrey, BC native Arshdeep Bains while sending down Elias Pettersson to Abbotsford.
That is, of course, 20 year old defenceman Elias Pettersson and not the $11.6 million forward of the same name.
Pettersson was only recalled yesterday and did not suit up for a single game, so it's likely a gesture of good faith by the organization to allow him to pad his wallet with some extra NHL salary during an off day.
The 2022 third rounder has played 15 games with Abbotsford this season, adding 4 assists while playing in the team's top 4 in his first full season in North America.
Bains meanwhile is back with the Canucks after being recalled and demoted on more than one occasion this year.
The 23 year old scored his first NHL goal in his last stint with the Canucks, and with one more game played he'll reach the highest total of his short career, having suited up in 8 games last year and another 8 so far this season.
In the AHL Bains has been a prolific offensive option for Abbotsford, scoring 55 points in 59 games last season while adding a goal and 3 assists in the 4 games he's played there this year.
The moves come in light of the Canucks announcing that star forward JT Miller would be taking a personal leave of absence.
The team welcomes the New York Rangers to Rogers Centre tonight as the Canucks conclude their last homestand and will be going on a 6 game road trip.
