Pinnizzotto, 30, had one assist in the first AHL game of the season but will replace Bogdan Yakimov in the Oilers lineup tonight against the Coyotes. He has two assists in 18 career NHL games.
This is a minor league trade, no players are currently in the NHL or hold an fantasy value.
Pinzzotto draws into the lineup in favour of Sestito.
Pinizzotto was kept out of the Canucks last four games with an illness. He will return to the lineup in place of Keith Ballard. He will play on the third line alongside Chris Higgins and Andrew Ebbett.
Absolutely no need to roster Pinizotto this season.
Pinizzotto was very close to recovering and likely would have forced a roster move. Instead an Andrew Alberts hit left him reeling and likely set back.
Both players have yet to make their 2011-2012 debut with the team. Either could draw into the lineup but aren't guaranteed roster spots as depth players.
Pinizotto's injury will clear a role for Aaron Volpatti or Mike Duco. The center scored 17 goals and 42 points last season with the Hershey Bears while adding 178 PIM. His role would likely be more defensive with his fantasy hockey value centered around his penalty totals.
Pinizotto's injury could clear a role for Aaron Volpatti or Mike Duco. The center scored 17 goals and 42 points last season with the Hershey Bears while adding 178 PIM. His role would likely be more defensive with his fantasy hockey value centered around his penalty totals.
