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Brandon Yip News
The Coyotes have recalled forward Brandon Yip and assigned forward Tim Kennedy to the Portland (AHL).

Yip has appeared in two games with the Pirates (AHL) this season, collecting two assists and two PIM. The 28-year-old native of Vancouver, B.C. has registered 29 goals and 27 assists (56 points) with 130 PIM in 172 career NHL games.

The Phoenix Coyotes have signed forward Brandon Yip to a one-year contract.

Yip played 34 games for Nashville, scoring three goals with five assists. In parts of four NHL seasons with Nashville and Colorado, the 28-year-old has played in 172 games, with 29 and 27 assists. He has also three goals and three assists in 16 playoff games.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (January 19, 2012) – Nashville Predators President of Hockey Operations/General Manager David Poile announced today that the club claimed forward Brandon Yip on waivers from the Colorado Avalanche and activated forward Jerred Smithson from injured reserve.

Yip is a hard-working forward who should play well under Barry Trotz. He registered no points in 10 games with the Avs.

Another player who won't be in the lineup tonight is Avs forward Brandon Yip. While he practiced with the team, Sacco said Yip needs a couple more days of conditioning. Yip might return Thursday in Minnesota.

Yip could play in Thursday's tilt. The former collegiate standout scored 12 goals last season indicating he may have some fantasy hockey value in deeper leagues.

Right wing Brandon Yip (fractured forearm) skated at practice Saturday, but in a noncontact jersey. He could return in one to two weeks

Towards the later portion of last season Yip found himself a healthy scratch. It will be interesting to see where coach Sacco uses the former collegiate standout.

The club also placed three players on Injured Reserve, defenseman Kyle Cumiskey (groin), forward Mark Olver (head) and forward Brandon Yip (arm).

Yip's injury helps clear up the team's depth chart. Last season he scored 12 goals and 22 points but disappointed in a scoring role. Expect him to compete for his roster spot when he returns.

Avalanche forward Brandon Yip, who broke a forearm blocking a shot in Friday’s preseason game against St. Louis, will miss four to six weeks, Colorado coach Joe Sacco said tonight after an impressive 3-0 win over Dallas

Yip already was on the outside of the lineup, looking in for the Avs. The former Boston University standout scored 12 goals and 22 points for the team last season after scoring 11 in 32 the season before. While he can score from a bottom-two line, there are likely much better options.