Gaunce was recalled on an emergency basis by the Blue Jackets on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Gaunce's promotion might suggest one of Columbus' forwards is dealing with an illness or an injury ahead of Tuesday's game versus Montreal. He's picked up three points through eight NHL appearances this year.

Gaunce was sent back to AHL Cleveland on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

With Sean Kuraly (ribs) activated from the IR, Gaunce will return to the AHL, where he'll remain a depth option for the Blue Jackets. The 29-year-old Gaunce played eight games with Columbus this season, tallying a goal, three points and 16 hits.

Gaunce scored his first goal of the season in Friday's 6-5 overtime win over the Maple Leafs.

EDGE Analysis

The 29-year-old center took advantage of a bad Toronto line change, converting a 3-on-1 break with a shot that popped high off Ilya Samsonov's shoulder before landing into the net. Gaunce has been surprisingly productive since his promotion a couple weeks ago, recording three points in five games. He has been filling in due to the absences of Sean Kuraly (abdomen) and Boone Jenner (jaw).

Gaunce was called up from AHL Cleveland on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

In order to add Guance to the roster on a emergency recall, the Blue Jackets placed Patrik Laine (fractured clavicle) on injured reserve. Gaunce has notched six goals and 15 points in 24 AHL contests this season. He had one assist, nine shots on goal and four hits in five appearances with Columbus during the 2022-23 campaign.

Gaunce has been put on the waiver wire Friday, according to Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet.

EDGE Analysis

Gaunce was selected in the first round, 26th overall in 2012 by Vancouver but has never made an impact in the NHL. The center has played in 153 NHL games, scoring only 11 times while adding 13 assists.

Gaunce was sent down to AHL Cleveland on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

In a corresponding move, the Blue Jackets brought up blueliner Tim Berni. Gaunce has one assist, nine shots on goal, two blocks and four hits in five games with Columbus this season.

Gaunce has one assist, nine shots on goal, four hits, two blocked shots, two PIM and a minus-1 rating in five games since being promoted from AHL Cleveland at the beginning of November.

EDGE Analysis

He's also been a healthy scratch for three games. Gaunce has provided an injury-depleted Columbus lineup with some bottom-six depth, but the 28-year-old journeyman offers little fantasy upside.

Gaunce was called up by Columbus on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Gaunce has four goals and 11 points in 10 AHL contests this season. He hasn't played in the NHL in 2022-23, but he scored five goals and seven points in 30 contests with Columbus last season. If he draws into the Blue Jackets' lineup, it will likely be in a bottom-six role.

Gaunce was waived by Columbus on Tuesday with the purpose of sending him down to AHL Cleveland.

EDGE Analysis

Gaunce split the 2021-22 season between the Blue Jackets and the Monsters. He had five goals, seven points and 42 hits in 30 NHL appearances last year.

Gaunce signed a two-year, two-way contract extension with the Blue Jackets on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Gaunce split time between the NHL and AHL in 2021-22, picking up seven points through 30 top-level appearances and 28 points through 39 minor-league appearances. The 28-year-old forward will likely continue to fill a similar role over the next two campaigns.