Trade
The Rangers have acquired John Albert and Hubert Labrie from the Capitals for Adam Chapie and Joe Whitney.
John Albert News
Signing
The Capitals signed John Albert to a one-year deal worth $650K.
Call up / Send down
The Jets have sent John Albert back to St. John's (AHL).
Albert only suited up for one game during his most recent call-up. He was injured in that game and with Jim Slater ready to return, Albert returns to the AHL.
Injury
Albert (upper-body) will not play vs. Vancouver.
Albert was hurt in Monday's loss to the Avalanche after playing just 2:06. He was recalled from St. John's over the weekend and Monday was his first game back in the NHL. He will sit out tonight while Eric O'Dell takes his spot, but the injury is not serious and he is listed as day-to-day.
Call up / Send down
The Jets have recalled John Albert from St. John's (AHL) on an emergency basis.
Albert is having a strong season with a the IceCaps (AHL) and has recently been red-hot. He has totalled 17 goals and 16 assists (33 points) in 51 games with St. John's. In eight games with the Jets this season he has one goal. He has been recalled to fill the void at centre left by the Mark Scheifele.
Line Change
John Albert will make his NHL debut tonight for the Jets.
Not to be mistaken for the UFC fighter, Albert has spent the last two seasons and 23 games this season with the St. John's IceCaps. In 111 games he has recorded 15 goals and 25 assists (40 points). Albert describes himself as a two-way forward who works hard in the dirty areas of the ice. He is not a fantasy relevant player but the Ohio State product will provide some energy and forward depth in limited minutes with the Jets.