Mar 7, 2020
Ice Chips: Oilers active Klefbom from IR
The Edmonton Oilers announced Saturday that they have activated defenceman Oscar Klefbom from injured reserve and have assigned William Lagesson to the Bakersfield Condors of the AHL.
TSN.ca Staff
Edmonton Oilers
The Edmonton Oilers announced Saturday that they have activated defenceman Oscar Klefbom from injured reserve and have assigned William Lagesson to the Bakersfield Condors of the AHL.
The 26-year old from Kalstad, Sweeden., has been sidelined since mid-February as a result of a shoulder injury. In 59 games played with the Oilers this season, Klefbom has recorded five goals and and 28 assists. The former 19th overall pick in the 2011 NHL Draft was selected by the Edmonton Oilers but returned back to the Swedish Elite League to play for his hometown Farjestads BK . In two seasons there, he tallied three goals and four assists before joining the Edmonton Oilers in 2013-14. In 375 NHL games, Klefbom has recorded a total of 155 points.
This move also saw the assignment of William Lagesson to the AHL's Bakersfield Condors.
Lagesson, 24, was recalled by the Oilers in January where he played in eight games.
Buffalo Sabres
The Buffalo Sabres announced Saturday that they have recalled defenceman John Gilmour from the Rochester Americans of the AHL.
The 26-year old from Montreal has played in 36 games for the Americans this season, recording six goals and seven assists.
Chicago Blackhawks
The Chicago Blackhawks announced Saturday that they have re-assigned defenceman Dennis Gilbert to the Rockford IceHogs of the AHL.
The 23-year old from Buffalo has played in 23 games for the Blackhawks this season, recording a goal an two assists.
New York Islanders
After returning from IR last week, Islanders forward Cal Clutterbuck has been left out of this afternoon's lineup as per Islanders' beat reporter Adam Gross.
Clutterbuck, 32, was placed on LTIR by New York in mid-February due to a injury sustained to his wrist during a game against the Bruins in December. He was initially sent to the Bridgeport Sound Tigers of the AHL for a conditioning stint as he rehabilitated. Later, he was recalled by the Islanders but did not suit up for game action until the team's rematch with the Bruins on February 29th.
In 32 games played this season, Clutterbuck has recorded three goals and seven assists.