Setoguchi was a healthy scratch for the last two games before being placed on waivers on Sunday. Setoguchi is sent to Ontario having collected just 12 points (4G / 8A) while averaging 12:27 TOI/GM in 45 games with the Kings.
Setoguchi, 28, had zero points in 12 games with the Flames and just 10 points (3G / 7A) in 19 games with Adirondack (AHL) in 2014-15. The Maple Leafs are thin upfront, so they have brought in a number of veteran forwards to compete for a roster spot.
Setoguchi was a healthy scratch on Tuesday, so if he is sick now, it is highly unlikely that he will play vs. the Hurricanes tonight.
Setoguchi made his Flames debut on October 11 and has yet to record a point with a minus-2 rating in his first three games with the Flames. Josh Jooris will replace Setoguchi in the Flames top-6 with Jiri Hudler and Sean Monahan.
Setoguchi had 11 goals and 16 assists (27 points) in 75 games with the Jets last season. He is a long way from his days of 31 goals with the Sharks in 2008-09, but he could definitely chip in for the Flames this season.
Setoguchi was scratched on Thursday and will not be in the lineup tonight vs. Los Angeles either. Setoguchi has not scored in 11 games and is a minus-8 over that span as well.
Setoguchi was a healthy scratch on Friday. After a strong first few games this season, he has registered a point since October 4th. He will like slot in on the second line with Andrew Ladd and Mark Scheifele.
Setoguchi has no points in his last five games.
Setoguchi's fantasy relevance may have sailed away a couple seasons ago.
Setoguchi practiced on the top line this morning and figures to play there tomorrow. He has 18 goals and 31 points in 57 games.
Yet another maintenance day for Setoguchi as he tries to gut through the remainder of the season. The speedy winger scored 18 goals and 31 points in his first 57 games in Minnesota.
Setoguchi is expected to play tonight despite missing morning skate. The speedy winger has 18 goals and 31 points in 56 games.
Sounds like Setoguchi is questionable to play tonight. The speedy winger has 18 goals and 31 points in 56 games.
Setoguchi takes a slight bump back to the second line. The speedy winger has 15 goals and 26 points in 50 games.
Setoguchi moves up to the top line for tonight's game. The speedy winger has 10 goals and 18 points through 40 games.
Setoguchi moves down to the third line. The speedy winger has 10 goals and 18 points in his first 39 games with the Wild.
Setoguchi moves up to the top line. The speedy winger has nine goals and 15 points in his first 33 games with the Wild.
Expect Setoguchi to be eased back into the lineup. He has eight goals and 13 points through 28 games.
Certainly a good sign that these three are travelling. He has eight goals and 13 points through 28 games.
Great sign to see Setoguchi back on the ice. He has eight goals and 13 points through 28 games.
