Canucks' Jonathan Lekkerimaki: Headed back to minors
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Lekkerimaki was reassigned to AHL Abbotsford on Friday.
Lekkerimaki's demotion will likely see Max Sasson thrust into the lineup against the Blue Jackets on Friday. For his part, the 20-year-old Lekkerimaki has registered one goal, four hits and seven shots while averaging 14:48 of ice time over five NHL outings this year. While he won't be in the lineup Friday, this likely won't be the last fantasy managers see of Lekkerimaki at the NHL level.
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Canucks' Jonathan Lekkerimaki: Promoted from minors
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Lekkerimaki was elevated from AHL Abbotsford on Thursday.
Lekkerimaki saw action in five NHL games during his previous stint with the club, registering one goal on seven shots, four hits and two blocks while averaging 14:48 of ice time. Unless there is a surprise scratch, Lekkerimaki will be competing with Max Sasson for one spot in the lineup against Columbus on Friday.
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Canucks' Jonathan Lekkerimaki: Called back from minors
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Lekkerimaki was promoted from AHL Abbotsford on Thursday.
Lekkerimaki should be back in the lineup versus the Islanders on Thursday after being briefly shifted down to the minors in a paper transaction. With Brock Boeser (upper body) still on the shelf, the 20-year-old Lekkerimaki should take on a middle-six role, though he could also be in contention for a spot on the first line with J.T. Miller.
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Canucks' Jonathan Lekkerimaki: Summoned from AHL
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Lekkerimaki was recalled from AHL Abbotsford on Sunday.
Lekkerimaki has five goals and two assists in seven AHL outings this season. With Brock Boeser (upper body) out indefinitely, the 20-year-old Lekkerimaki could make his NHL debut in a top-six role versus Calgary on Tuesday.
