Jan 5: Reichel has been loaned back to the AHL, potentially clearing room for the return of Cole Perfetti, Nikolaj Ehlers, and Nate Schmidt. During his two-game recall, the young forward recorded an assist and averaged just over 10 minutes of ice time.
Dec 29: The Winnipeg Jets have recalled minor league forward Kristian Reichel from the Manitoba Moose, giving them an extra body as they prepare for tonight’s match against the Vancouver Canucks.
This is Reichel’s first call-up of the season after signing a new two-year, two-way contract last spring. The son of former NHL forward Robert Reichel, Kristian played in 13 games for the Jets last year, recording two points.
Undrafted, Reichel has just two goals and eight points in 25 games with Manitoba this year but is a responsible defensive player and can slide onto the fourth line if needed. With the Jets on a bit of a slide, losing three in a row and six of their last ten, they may shake things up with a new face to try and generate a win.
The club takes on the red-hot Canucks, who have turned around an early season swoon and are right back in the Pacific Division race. Vancouver has won seven of ten and now find themselves just five points behind the Edmonton Oilers with two games in hand.
Just what we need Chevy, another 4th liner……..but an AHL 4th liner yet . Go back to sleep chevy…….