Hamilton was a healthy scratch on Saturday and was returned to the AHL this afternoon. He had one goal and one assist in 16 games with the Oilers after posting 29 points (15G /14A) in 32 games with Oklahoma City.
Hamilton has registered one goal and one assist in five games since being recalled. His performance at both levels this season has earned him another year in the Oilers organization.
Hamilton, 29, has registered 15 goals and 14 assists (29 points) in 32 games with OKC this season. He has three assists in 14 career NHL games with the Maple Leafs and Oilers.
Hamilton had no points and was a minus-2 in two games with the Oilers. He missed 12 games with a knee injury.
Hamilton has only appeared in one game this season, back on October 7. He will play on the wing with Boyd Gordon and Mark Arcobello.
With the ageing Smyth struggling out of the gate, Hamilton draws into the lineup tonight vs. New Jersey. Hamilton had 30 goals and 18 assists (48 points) in 56 games under Oilers head coach Dallas Eakins as a Toronto Marlie last season.
Hamilton had 30 goals and 18 assists (48 points) in 56 games as a member of the Toronto Marlies last season. He will head to Edmonton where former Marlies head coach Dallas Eakins is now the head coach. It has been well documented that Eakins is a big fan of Hamilton.
Hamilton will be a healthy scratch tonight after playing in seven straight games.
With Leo Komarov going on IR, Hamilton will enter the Maple Leafs lineup. He has 48 points in 56 games in the AHL this season.
Hamilton has 48 points in 56 games with the Toronto Marlies this season. He could stay up with the team as an extra forward with Komisarek in the minors.
The Maple Leafs have called up Hamilton and will play tonight for the injured Mike Brown.
Sounds like Hamilton will stay in the AHL for now. He has an assist in two games.
No word on where Hamilton will play for the Leafs. The career minor leaguer scored 23 goals and 46 points in 65 games with the Marlies.
No word on where Hamilton will play for the Leafs. The career minor leaguer scored 23 goals and 46 points in 65 games with the Marlies.
No immediate fantasy hockey value in the AHL.
No immediate fantasy hockey value in the AHL.