The New York Islanders have recalled forward Hudson Fasching from a conditioning stint with the Bridgeport Islanders of the AHL (as per Stefen Rosner of The Hockey News). Fasching has been dealing with an upper-body injury and has not played since January 5th. He remains on the injured reserve for the time being, despite the recall and can be activated when he is ready to return.
The Islanders could certainly use some extra bodies up front, but it’s unlikely they’ll be able to count on much offense from Fasching. The 29-year-old has yet to post a point in 19 NHL games this season and has tallied just 11 shots while averaging 8:56 of ice time per game. On the defensive side of things, Fasching has 11 hits and three blocked shots.
He was waived to start the season but received a recall in late October when the Islanders started to have injuries emerge throughout the lineup. Fasching has been able to remain on the NHL roster for most of the season despite his limited production.
During his AHL conditioning stint, the Milwaukee, Wisconsin native appeared in two games with Bridgeport, going scoreless with a +1 plus/minus and four shots on goal.
Overall, in the AHL this season, Fasching has appeared in seven games, posting a goal and an assist with a -2 plus/minus rating.
Leave him in the minors where he belongs. There are too many players on this roster that are just spectators when they’re on the ice. If we had a GM that wasn’t incompetent and knew how to draft, and develop an AHL team he wouldn’t have to keep bringing in players that have no business playing in the NHL.