He proved his value after being recalled, with 19 points in his first 11 games, including making 8 goals on 15 shots in that span before suffering a shoulder injury in a game against the Hartford Whalers in November, which turned out to be a torn rotator cuff requiring surgery.
He demonstrated his value after being reactivated, scoring 19 points in his first 11 games, including netting 8 goals on 15 shots during that period before sustaining an injury in a game against the Hartford Whalers in November, which ultimately required surgery for a torn rotator cuff.