The Arizona Coyotes recalled center Dylan Strome from the AHL's Tucson Roadrunners, general manager John Chayka announced Sunday.
Strome began the season with the Coyotes, but was sent down after two games in which he failed to record a point. But, the 2015 third overall pick has been a dominant force for the Roadrunners ever since, recording eight goals and 18 assists in 15 games.
Strome ranks second in AHL scoring, but his 1.73 points-per-game average dwarfs that of the top-ranked Chris Bourque (1.29).
Strome has appeared in nine games at the NHL level, but could now be set to become a staple in the Coyotes' lineup after leaving nothing to prove in the minors.
.@stromer19 re: his upcoming 3rd stint in NHL: “I'm comfortable. I know all the guys and the staff and everything, but I do want to make a good impression. I’m just going to play my game, just keep doing what I was doing in Tucson. I’m excited and ready to get going and have fun"
— Dave Vest (@davest4yotes) November 27, 2017
The Coyotes next play Edmonton on Tuesday.
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