Thursday, November 13, 2008

One Step Forward and Two Steps Back?

Less than a week after being reassigned from the AHL's Rochester Americans to the Dayton Bombers of the ECHL, Panthers' prospect Tyler Plante has been recalled once again -- but this time, it appears he's coming to the NHL.

According to reports, Tomas Vokoun didn't pull a full practice on Wednesday, although the decision to start Craig Anderson had already been made.

It seems that the starter is suffering from back spasms and unlike against Tampa, the Panthers want to make sure they're able to put a healthy goaltender on the bench in the event that a goaltending swap has to be made.

So if indeed the Cats have recalled Tyler Plante, they elected not to use him against Tampa. He may not even dress for the game tomorrow against Detroit. Or, he may be reassigned by then, but for now, it seems he's around -- just in case.

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