Conner did not appear in a game during his call-up and with the Flyers in need of a depth defenseman, not forward, he has been sent to the AHL, where he has four goals and four assists in eight games this season.
Conner has three shots on goal while averaging 8:49 TOI in two games during his call-up.
Conner, 31, will make his Capitals debut tonight vs.the Bruins. Conner has 17 goals and 28 assists (45 points) in 47 games with Hershey (AHL). He has 50 points (22G / 28A) in 178 career NHL games with the Stars, Penguins, Red Wings and Coyotes.
Conner has been out since December 31 after wrist surgery. Conner has four goals and one assist in 19 games this season.
Due to all the injuries in Pittsburgh, Conner was playing on the second line and had recorded four goals and one assist in 19 games.
Conner has not recorded a point in two games with Pittsburgh this season. in 15 games in the AHL he has six goals and 11 points in 15 games.
Conner had a goal and an assist in 12 games with the Coyotes last season. He also had 13 goals and 27 assists (40 points) in 60 games with the Portland Pirates (AHL).
Conner has 13 goals and 27 assists in 60 games in the AHL this season. The Coyotes traded Matthew Lombardi and Steve Sullivan yesterday. Brown and Conner will get their shot with the big club after those trades opened up roster space.
Conner gives the Red Wings a bit more depth up front. He scored a goal and three points in eight games.
Conner heading back to the AHL indicates a forward is healthy enough to play. He has a goal and three points in eight games.
Conner is likely insurance for Todd Bertuzzi or another banged-up forward. He has a goal and three points in seven games.
Conner is simply insurance for a banged up Todd Bertuzzi. He has a goal and three points through seven games.
With the Red Wings fully healthy, Conner goes back to the AHL. He has a goal and three points through seven games.
As expected, Conner draws in on the fourth line. He has a goal and three points over six games.
Look for Conner to play on the third or fourth line.
Conner goes to the minors where he will be expected to rehab. Look for him to play on the third line within the next couple of weeks.
Conner continues to skate with the club so his conditioning should be fine. The energy player has a goal and three points in six games.
Conner continues to skate with the team so don't expect him to need much more time to recover. The veteran AHLer added some speed to the third line and should still have a place in the lineup.
Bad news for the energy player, who was giving the team a boost in speed. The career minor leaguer has no fantasy hockey value.
The former Penguin was the leading scorer in the AHL and will serve as a depth forward.