Recalled/Assigned: Mersch recalled

[Mooy04]

I always thought that Mersch was one step away from making the team. At one point he looked like he could replace Clifford. I guess this will be his last shot to show he can handle the big game.

 

[Fat Elvis]

Doubt he plays. Extra body in case someone gets the flu while on the trip.

 

[Raccoon Jesus]

Doubt he plays. Extra body in case someone gets the flu while on the trip.

Pretty much, apparently.

"At practice media availability, Coach John Stevens said a recall was a possibility to give the team some wiggle room in case a player unexpectedly can’t take part in the next game.
“The other thing you have to be careful of is there’s days that come up and first thing in the morning guys get sick, have an illness,” Stevens said. “We’ve had it this year with Kempe, we’ve had it with a few other guys and you don’t want to put yourself in a situation where you need a guy and couldn’t get him here, especially being on the East Coast right now.”"

Also he wasn't on the practice lines this morning.

Good for him to get some NHL pay and experience I guess!