It was the Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl show again last night as the pair combined for 11 points against rookie goaltender Adam Werner and the Colorado Avalanche. The Edmonton Oilers sit in first place in the Pacific Division and seem unstoppable when their big line is on the ice. As teams try to figure out a way to slow them down, we’ll keep track of all the minor moves around the league.
- The Buffalo Sabres have recalled Rasmus Asplund from the minor leagues (yes, another Rasmus), giving him his first opportunity in the NHL. The 21-year old forward has eight points in 13 games for the Rochester Americans and could be the answer the team is looking for as a top-nine addition.
- Colton White has been recalled by the New Jersey Devils, after they placed Sami Vatanen on injured reserve (retroactive to November 8th). White, 22, played in three games for the Devils last season but is still looking for his first NHL point.
- Tyler Lewington has been recalled once again by the Washington Capitals, given his extremely low cap hit. The Capitals don’t have a lot of breathing room at the moment and Lewington’s $675K cap hit is what they can afford, even if it means they’ll have to play with just 11 forwards tonight.
- The Detroit Red Wings are close to getting Luke Glendening back into the lineup, so Givani Smith has been returned to the AHL. Smith has played in five games, but is still without his first point.
Edmonton’s first line is the greatest show on ice right now. Would be a lot of fun if they can keep it up for a good long while.
ah my favourite law firm, Rasmus, Rasmus, and Rasmus
You missed a couple: Rasmus, Rasmus, Rasmus, Rasmus & Rasmus —
Ristolainen (Truculent Senior Partner)
Dahlin (#1 Junior partner)
Andersson (One of Beesley’s faves)
Sandin (#2 Junior partner)
Rissanen (Drummed out for not bringing enough Grillin’ Beans back for the post-game spread.)
Those other Rasmuses don’t play for the Sabres.
They don’t have to. The Law Firm is wide in scope…covering the entire continent, like lawyers like to do…