McCarthy did not record a shot or point in Saturday’s game vs. the Hurricanes. He played just 7:05 TOI and his return to the AHL suggests that Joonas Donskoi will be back in the lineup on Wednesday.
McCarthy, 29, has no points in five games with the Barracuda so far this season. He has been recalled and will make his season debut tonight on the Sharks fourth line. McCarthy has three goals and three assists in 87 career NHL games.
Matt Nieto is out with a foot injury tonight, so McCarthy has been recalled and will play tonight vs. the Blue Jackets.
McCarthy had one assist with a minus-12 rating in 35 games with the Sharks.
McCarthy has one goal in two games with Worcester (AHL).
McCarthy has played in two games with the Sharks, posting a minus-2 rating.
McCarthy had nine goals and 16 assists (25 points) in 65 games for Worcester last season.
McCarthy is one of the few players that wouldn't need to clear waivers making him a victim of the numbers game. The fourth liner has no fantasy hockey value.
McCarthy will watch tonight's game from the press box. He has no points in eight games on the team's fourth line.
Look for McCarthy to center the fourth line. He has no points through three games.
McCarthy likely fills in on the fourth line. He has two goals and four points in 41 career NHL games.
No immediate fantasy hockey relevance while in the AHL.