Aucoin called up to Carolina
October 24, 2007
Keith Aucoin has been recalled to Carolina after injuries to Eric Cole, Andrew Ladd and Scott Walker. Looks like it could be a longer stay for Aucoin than his previous trips to the NHL.
The Carolina Hurricanes recalled forwards Keith Aucoin and Ryan Bayda on Monday.
Aucoin, who set Rats records for assists (72) and points (99) last season, had six points in five games this season. Bayda led Albany last season with 29 goals and has scored once in four games this month after returning from Carolina, where he opened the season.
“It could be two to four or maybe even six weeks,” Rats coach/general manager Tom Rowe said of the time Aucoin and Bayda will be in the NHL.
The ‘Canes have lost forwards Eric Cole, Andrew Ladd and Scott Walker indefinitely to injuries. Cole has a sprained foot, Ladd a twisted ankle and Walker an injured chest.
Cole and Ladd are expected to miss 7-10 days, according to Carolina general manager Jim Rutherford. Walker’s return is uncertain.
I also stumbled upon a great article about why Aucoin shouldn’t be in the AHL. Good timing by the writer, maybe Aucoin’s AHL does are done. I believe he’ll need to clear waivers if he is sent down again, just like Hamel last season, and could be picked up by another club.
Keith Aucoin doesn’t belong in Albany. He doesn’t deserve to be a River Rat.
The center shouldn’t be on the banners or the cover of the media guide. He shouldn’t have been on the ice Saturday night for the home opener, a 2-1 shootout loss to the Norfolk Admirals at Times Union Center.
Simply, Aucoin is an NHLer trapped in the minors. He should boarding planes bound for Boston or Miami, not hopping on buses headed for Syracuse or Hershey. He should be up with the parent club, the Carolina Hurricanes, or perhaps another NHL team.
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