Joseph Blandisi News

Blandisi started last season with the Penguins but was dealt to the Canadiens in a minor league swap in mid-February. Montreal didn't get much of a look at Blandisi before the season was paused but he registered four points (1G / 3A) in four AHL games and that was enough to get a one-year extension. The 26-year-old has 10 goals and 21 assists (31 points) in 101 career NHL games with the Devils, Ducks and Penguins.

With Dominik Kahun out with a concussion, Blandisi returns to the NHL before the bye week. Blandisi has split his season between the AHL and NHL, posting five points (2G / 3A) in 21 NHL games and eight points (4G / 4A) in 16 AHL games.

Blandisi getting called up again suggests that Evgeny Malkin could miss a second straight game. Blandisi has three points (1G / 2A) in 12 games with the Penguins this season.

The Penguins recalled Blandisi without any explanation, so we should find out if someone is hurt a few hours prior to puck-drop. Blandisi has three points (1G / 2A) in 11 games with the Penguins this season and has added seven points (3G / 4A) in 12 AHL games.

Blandisi played in two straight games but was a healthy scratch for the last two games with Patric Hornqvist back in the lineup. Blandisi returns to the AHL, where he has two goals and two assists in eight games.

Blandisi has one goal and one assist in seven games with the Penguins this season. During his time in the AHL, he has picked up four points (2G / 2A) in eight games. He will take Sidney Crosby's place on the roster.

Blandisi was a healthy scratch on Saturday and heads back to the AHL with Alex Galchenyuk and Brian Dumoulin set to return on Tuesday. Blandisi had no points in one AHL game prior to getting called up.

Blandisi has spent the majority of the season with San Diego (AHL), where he had 23 points (8G / 15A) in 27 games. The 24-year-old could replace Grant as the Penguins 12th/13th forward. He has 26 points (8G / 18A) in 74 career NHL games with the Devils and Ducks.

Blandisi was acquired as a part of the Adam Henrique-Sami Vatanen trade on Thursday and will make his Ducks debut immediately. The 23-year-old had picked up three goals and 11 assists (14 points) in 19 games with Binghamton (AHL) this season and had nine points (3G / 6A) in 27 NHL games last year. Blandisi brings some offence and grit to the Ducks bottom-6.

Blandisi was a sixth round pick (No.162 in 2012) but has turned into a quality pro forward since. Blandisi has picked up 26 points (8G / 18A)in 68 career NHL games with the Devils and should immediately report to the Ducks to help their forward depth. Blandisi has recorded three goals and 11 assists (14 points) in 19 games with Binghamton (AHL) this year.

Blandisi missed Sunday’s game vs. the Stars, but will re-enter the lineup tonight vs. the Jets. Blandisi comes in with three goals and six assists (nine points) in 22 games this season.

Blandisi was in the lineup for the last five games, failing to record a point with seven shots and averaging 9:50 TOI. He will be replaced Beau Bennett, who will return to the lineup after missing the last nine games with a lower-body injury.

Blandisi skated on the Devils top line on Monday and is expected to be there in Tuesday’s game with Mike Cammalleri back on IR. Blandisi has one goal and five assists in 11 games with the Devils and 21 points (7G / 14A) in 24 AHL games.

Blandisi has seven goals and 15 assists (22 points) in 24 games with Albany this season. The 2012 sixth round pick had no points in three games during his first call-up. He is expected to play on Sunday after Jiri Tlusty was moved to IR on Saturday.

Blandisi failed to record a point and had three shots in three games during his call-up. His return to the AHL suggests that Tuomo Ruutu will be back in the lineup on Thursday.