Kings recall Jared Wright from Ontario
Peter Laviolette described the call-up as a precaution with Quinton Byfield day-to-day; Wright has three points in five AHL games.
What's newThe Kings described Wright’s recall as a precaution with Quinton Byfield day-to-day after an upper-body injury.
The Los Angeles Kings recalled forward Jared Wright from their AHL affiliate, the Ontario Reign, on Wednesday, Oct. 21, the club announced. Coach Peter Laviolette described the move as a precaution while Quinton Byfield deals with an upper-body injury.
Byfield travelled to New York with the Kings after leaving Tuesday’s game in Washington but did not skate Wednesday. Laviolette said the centre was day-to-day. Wright was expected to join Los Angeles on Long Island, according to the club’s update.
Wright has scored twice and added an assist in five games for Ontario this season. He also appeared for Los Angeles against Vegas on Oct. 10, his first NHL game of the season.
Los Angeles next plays Thursday at UBS Arena against the New York Islanders, with a 4 p.m. Pacific start.
