Maxwell returns to the minors. The pivot scored a goal and five points in nine games with the Jets.
Ben Maxwell News
Maxwell draws out for tonight's tilt. He has a goal and five points through nine games.
Expect Maxwell to center the fourth line tonight. He has no points in four games with the Thrashers this season.
Maxwell has no fantasy hockey value as a depth forward.
Maxwell had an assist through six games prior to getting put on waivers. He has no fantasy hockey value whatsoever.
Maxwell moves up to the third line after making his Ducks debut on the fourth. His two points through 37 NHL games indicate a limited offensive upside.
Maxwell holds no fantasy hockey value with two career points over 36 NHL games.
Maxwell had no points through four games and only two points in 36 NHL games. He holds no fantasy hockey value.
Expect Ritola to leave for Europe in hopes of returning to a full-time NHL job.
Chorney holds no fantasy hockey value as a 6/7th defenseman.
Maxwell centered a scoring line in the team's last tilt but is demoted to the fourth line with Slater out. Through 33 career games, the pivot has one NHL goal.
With one goal and two points over 32 NHL games, Maxwell has not contributed offensively at the NHL level. Playing between two highly-touted former first rounders could change that starting tonight.
Maxwell's return could spell the end of Scheifele’s stint with the big club. Over 32 career NHL games, the former 2nd round pick only registered a goal and an assist. Expect him to play a checking line role with the team upon his return.
Maxwell scored his first NHL goal last season in his 12-game tryout for the Thrashers. If he makes the team, he will face tough competition for playing time on the bottom two lines.