Teemu Hartikainen News
On the heels of the press conference announcing Craig MacTavish as the new GM, the Oilers call up some additional forward depth.
No timetable has been set for Hartikainen's return but Lennart Petrell will inserted back into the Oilers lineup with his absence and Magnus Paajarvi will play on the second line with Sam Gagner and Ales Hemsky.
Hartikainen scored two goals and five points in 17 games with the Oilers.
Hartikainen is bumped down from the second line to the third. He has three assists in 12 games.
Hartikainen practiced on the third line and figures to play there tomorrow. He has no points in five games.
Hartikainen gets another look with the Oilers. He has no points in five games.
Hartikainen heads to the minors in order to stay fresh over the break. The winger has no points in five games.
Hartikainen is expected to play a top-9 role tonight. He has no points through three games this season.
Hartikainen adds depth to the banged-up Oilers. He has no points through three games.
Hartikainen has no points and a minus-4 rating in three starts. He has no fantasy hockey value in the minors.
Hartikainen is an offensive player who can do some damage in front of the net. He's scored eight goals and 15 points through 23 AHL games.
No immediate fantasy hockey value in the AHL.
While Hartikainen could fit in better on the team's lower lines than Linus Omark, the team probably thinks higher of the latter. Last season he scored 17 goals and 42 points through 66 games with the Oklahoma City Barons, earning a 12-game tryout with the Oilers. Look for the Finnish winger to be the first call-up from the AHL.
Hartikainen scored three goals and five points in his 12-game cup of coffee last season. The former 6th round pick was used in front of the net on the PP but will likely not see such valuable minutes with a fully healthy team