Monsters: Three players recalled by Columbus

The Columbus Blue Jackets have recalled goalie Matiss Kivlenieks, center Kevin Stenlund, and defenseman Andrew Peeke from the Cleveland Monsters.

Two of the players assigned to the Cleveland Monsters Wednesday are going back to Columbus. The Blue Jackets have recalled Matiss Kivlenieks, Kevin Stenlund, and Andrew Peeke.

The general feeling was that their stay in Cleveland would not be long. Mike Eaves stated as such after Wednesday’s loss to Rochester. Wednesday’s start in Cleveland for Matiss Kivlenieks could have been a way to keep him in a routine prior to their games this weekend. Kivlenieks last NHL start came this past Saturday while Elvis Merzlikins has started the past two for the Blue Jackets. Columbus has games on both Friday and Saturday and could opt for Kivlenieks one game and Merzlikins the other.

Andrew Peeke also returns to Columbus after being assigned to the Monsters Wednesday. Peeke has not appeared in a game for Columbus since mid-December while appearing in eight for the Monsters since then.

Kevin Stenlund makes a return to Columbus after his assignment to Cleveland in mid-January. Stenlund has appeared in 17 games for the Blue Jackets this season, totaling 6 points (4 goals, 2 assists). Stenlund has appeared in 33 games for Cleveland this season, totaling 18 points (6 goals, 12 assists).