Sounds like Boychuk will start tonight's game on the second line. Through 13 games this season, the prized prospect has two assists.
Zach Boychuk News
Boychuk gives the Canes 12 healthy forwards. He has two assists in 13 games played this season.
Boychuk registered only two assists through 13 games and will be sent down to Charlotte to regain his confidence. He loses all of his immediate fantasy hockey value but remains a name to know in the future.
Boychuk gets another shot at a scoring line. Through his first seven games this season the former 14th overall pick has only one assist.
Boychuk moves onto a scoring line for the first time this season. He has no points through his first six games this season.
Look for Zach Boychuk to step into the fourth line role for Anthony Stewart.
Boychuk did not make the team out of training camp but should be one of the first call-ups. Last season he scored 22 goals and 65 points through 60 games with the Charlotte Checkers of the AHL, indicating he is very close to NHL ready. Keep an eye out for the former 14th overall pick at some point this season.
No immediate fantasy hockey value in the AHL.