With Karri Ramo out, Thiessen served as Jonas Hiller’s backup on Tuesday. Today he swapped spots with Joni Ortio and heads back to Adirondack.

With Karri Ramo out, Thiessen served as Jonas Hiller’s backup on Tuesday. Today he swapped spots with Joni Ortio and heads back to Adirondack.
Thiessen, 29, has gone 10-14-7 with a 3.02 GAA and .905 SV% in 32 games with Adirondack this season. With the Flames pushing for the playoffs, he is unlikely to see any action ahead of Jonas Hiller in the final week of the season.
With Brent Johnson back at full strength, Thiessen goes back to the AHL.
This is Thiessen's first road start this season and first time playing the Sens.
Thiessen faces the Jets for the first time in his career.
Thiessen could face the Jets for the first time in his career.
Thiessen has never faced the Leafs in his career.
Thiessen has never faced the Leafs in his career.
Thiessen could be making his first NHL start.
Thiessen could be making his first NHL start.
Thiessen probably won't see any playing time behind Marc-Andre Fleury.
Brent Johnson must be healthy enough to play as the Pens send Thiessen back to the AHL.
Thiessen may get a look as the Pens try to assess their situation between the pipes. At this point, Brent Johnson simply is not cutting it as the team's backup.
Sterling drew into a few games but was unable to make an impact at the NHL level. The career minor leaguer holds no fantasy hockey value.
The 5'7" winger scored 12 goals and 22 points over 18 games with the Peoria Rivermen.
No immediate fantasy hockey value in the AHL.
Sterling will get another shot at making the team.
No immediate fantasy hockey value in the AHL.
The 25-year-old will be demoted to the AHL at the end of training camp. Thiessen won 35 of his 46 starts last season with the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins. Should Marc-Andre Fleury get hurt, the Pens have a solid contingency plan.