While he fared well in a pair of games on a recall earlier this week, the Kraken announced (Twitter link) that they have returned goaltender Joey Daccord to Coachella Valley of the AHL. The assignment was needed with Philipp Grubauer returning from an illness to make the start against Nashville today.
The 26-year-old picked up a victory on Tuesday in Dallas while allowing only one goal in a shootout loss to Nashville on Thursday, allowing Seattle to maintain a one-point advantage on Winnipeg for the top Wild Card spot in the Western Conference. However, to keep Daccord up, they would have had to use one of their two remaining regular recalls and they’ve decided that’s not the best strategy at this time, especially with AHL Coachella Valley being in a close battle for the top spot in the AHL.
Daccord has spent the bulk of the year with the Firebirds and has fared quite well, posting a 2.43 GAA along with a .915 SV% in 34 games so far this season. He’ll once again partner with backup Chris Driedger who is working his way back after tearing his ACL at the World Championship last season.
Speaking of the Kraken, I’m thoroughly enjoying Elie Tolvanen scoring 2 goals against dumbo David Poile’s team. Should be a lasting reminder of why the Preds lack scoring punch.