The Blue Jackets have a back-to-back on Friday and Saturday, so they want an extra forward with the team. Anderson has three goals and one assist in eight games with Lake Erie this season. He also has one career assist in six NHL games.
Bryon has sat out the first 10 games of the season, but will make his Habs’ debut tonight vs. the Oilers. Byron had 19 points (6G / 13A) in 57 games with the Flames last season.
Byron was claimed off of waivers on Tuesday, but will be held out of the lineup for the season opener vs. the Maple Leafs.
Byron, 26, has been a nice depth piece for the Flames over the last few seasons, but after Zack Kassian was suspended indefinitely on Monday, the Habs claimed Byron from Calgary. Byron had six goals and 13 assists (19 points) in 57 games with the Flames last season.
Byron has missed the last two games and will likely miss a few more games after being moved to IR this afternoon. His movement to IR created a roster spot for the Flames to recall Michael Ferland from Adirondack (AHL).
There is no word on what is ailing Byron, but if he is unable to go, Brandon Bollig is expected to be back in the lineup. Monitor Byron’s status during pre-game warmups.
Anderson, 20, recorded one assist in six games with the Blue Jackets. He heads back to the AHL to make room for Ryan Murray to be activated from IR. He has 11 points (4G / 7A) in 39 games with Springfield (AHL).
Anderson, 20, did not record a point and was a minus-1 in four games before the All Star break. He has 11 points (4G / 7A) in 39 games with Springfield.
Anderson has recorded 11 points (4G / 7A) in 37 games in his first season with Springfield (AHL). This morning he skated on a line with Mark Letestu and Sean Collins.
Anderson, 20, was a fourth-round pick (95th overall) of the Blue Jackets in 2012. He has registered four goals, seven assists (11 points) and 56 penalty minutes in 37 games with Springfield in 2014-15, his first professional campaign.
Gallagher has recorded 12 points (5G / 7A), 67 shots on goal and 33 penalty minutes in 24 games this season. Gallagher, 22, has tallied 81 points (39 goals, 42 helpers) in 149 career regular-season games since his NHL debut in 2012-13. His new contract now carries an annual cap-hit of $3.75 million.
The gritty forward now has 10 points in 19 games this season.
Stajan missed the last three games for personal reasons, but will be back in tonight vs. the Kings. He has seven goals and 13 assists in 45 games.
Byron has recorded four goals and three assists in his last 11 games, but will not take on the Lightning tonight. He will be replaced by Ben Hanowski.
Byron left Monday's contest and did not return. He played just 6:16 and was a minus-1 before retiring to the dressing room for the evening. Byron is expected to be replaced by T.J Galiardi.
There is no word on who will come out for the Flames but Byron is in. Byron has five goals and 13 assists in 23 games with Abbotsford (AHL) this season. Byron is a 24-year-old centre who was drafted 178th overall in 2007 and has spent the three seasons in the Flames system.
Gallagher missed last night's game because of the flu, but will play tonight vs. the Rangers. He has eight goals and 12 points in 19 games. Ryan White comes out of the lineup.
Gallagher did not play on Friday because of the flu, but could be ready to go tonight. If he plays, Ryan White would come out of the lineup.
Gallagher was a gametime decision due to illness so this should be a short-term thing.
