Vatanen was the 106th overall pick in 2009 (4th round). Vatanen recorded 14 points (6G / 8A) in 39 games with the Ducks this season. He has been sent down because of the great blueline depth in Anaheim, he is simply a victim of a numbers game and will see a lot more playing time in Norfolk.
Vatanen posted one goal and four assists in 17 games with the Ducks earlier in the season. During his stop in Norfolk he has one goal and two assists in two games. He has an incredibly bright future ahead of him, but until he lands a permanent spot on the Ducks blueline he is not a legit fantasy consideration.
Vatanen had one goal and four assists in 17 games with the Ducks. He designation to Norfolk opens up a roster spot for Peter Holland to come up with the Ducks dealing with some health issues up front.
Ducks head coach Bruce Boudreau said that Vatanen is healthy enough to play but he wants to get Luca Sbisa in the lineup. Vatanen will sit after posting one goal and four assists with a plus-3 rating in 15 games.
