Gambrell was a healthy scratch in the first three games of the season but will centre the Sharks third line as head coach Bob Boughner searches for more production from his bottom-6. It's unclear who Gambrell will replace but he enters the lineup after having 11 points (5G / 6A) in 50 games a season ago.
Gambrell hasn't played in an NHL game since December 17th but gets another shot with the Sharks after scoring three goals with nine assists (12 points) in 15 AHL games. The 23-year-old had six points (2G / 4A) in 30 NHL games before being sent down.
Gambrell has played in seven straight games but is expected to be scratched in favour of Noah Gregor vs. the Canucks.
Gambrell missed the last three games with a hand injury but was on the ice for today's morning skate and will be a game-time decision vs. the Wild. Gambrell has one goal and three assists in 12 games this season.
Gambrell suffered an upper-body injury in Boston on Tuesday and will not play in the Sharks' Friday/Saturday back-to-back. Gambrell, who has four points (1G / 3A) in 12 games, will be replaced by Jonny Brodzinski on Friday.
The Sharks have assigned Gambrell to AHL to clear a roster spot for Michael Haley, who was claimed off of waivers from the Panthers. The 22-year-old returns to the AHL, where h has 11 goals and 19 assists (30 points) in 32 games this season.
Gambrell has not recorded a point in six games with the Sharks this season. He returns to the AHL where he has 11 goals and 17 assists (28 points) in 31 games.
Gambrell missed the morning skate and is questionable to play Monday in Vancouver. Lukas Radil will draw into the lineup for Gambrell and skate on the fourth line if he can't play.
Gambrell had two goals and one assist in his season debut with the Barracuda before being called-up following Joe Thornton’s move to IR. With the Sharks off until Thursday, Gambrell could just head down to get some AHL games and return before their meeting with the Sabres.
Gambrell had a sensational season debut with the Barracuda, scoring two goals and one assist. With Joe Thornton landing on IR, Gambrell has been recalled and will be a bottom-6 option on Monday afternoon vs. the Islanders.
