Anderson scored a goal and was a plus-2 in Saturday's 3-0 win over the Stars.

EDGE Analysis

The goal, his second of the season, opened the scoring after a beautiful feed from Boone Jenner through the crease gave Kari Lehtonen no chance to recover. Anderson isn't going to work his way into a top-six role any time soon, but the rugged winger is quickly earning a regular shift with the Blue Jackets after playing just 18 games with the big club over the last two seasons.

The Blue Jackets recalled Anderson from AHL Lake Erie, Aaron Portzline of The Columbus Dispatch reports.

EDGE Analysis

Anderson will likely replace Sonny Milano in the Blue Jackets lineup. The 21-year-old right winger has tallied 36 points (18 goals, 18 assists) in 53 games this season. He hasn't seen any NHL ice time since January, but his developmental skills will be put to the test in Wednesday night's game against the Leafs.

Anderson was returned to AHL Lake Erie on Sunday, Aaron Portzline of the Columbus Dispatch reports.

EDGE Analysis

Anderson saw a dramatic drop in ice time prior to sitting out the last game, and the Blue Jackets have seen enough of the 21-year-old winger for the time being. Anderson now returns to AHL Lake Erie, where he has 18 points (nine goals, nine assists) through 26 games this season, but he could rejoin the Blue Jackets later on.

Anderson scored the first goal of his NHL career Saturday in a 4-3 overtime loss to the Hurricanes.

EDGE Analysis

Anderson is getting limited ice time on a lower line, the same role he plays in the AHL. But he does have decent hands and he punishes opposing players with hard hits. Anderson plays the game like a quarter horse with a burr under his saddle pad and that in-your-face abrasiveness frustrates opponents. Fantasy-wise, he's not long for the NHL -- he'll be back down to the AHL soon enough. And even then, Anderson is being groomed as a bottom-six energy guy and there's limited fantasy value in that.

Anderson was recalled from AHL Lake Erie on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

The Blue Jackets needed another forward after dealing Ryan Johansen to the Predators, so Anderson will join the lineup and slot into a fourth line role.

Anderson has been reassigned to AHL Lake Erie.

EDGE Analysis

Columbus has reportedly activated centers Brandon Dubinsky and Alexander Wennberg from injured reserve, making Anderson the odd man out. The silver lining for Anderson is that he's probably guaranteed to get meaningful minutes in the minors to continue to his development as a physical forward with a decent amount of upside handling the puck.

The Blue Jackets have recalled Anderson from AHL Lake Erie, Aaron Portzline of The Columbus Dispatch reports.

EDGE Analysis

Prior to the call-up, Anderson appeared in eight games with the Monsters of the AHL, notching three goals, an assist and 10 PIM. The parent club has seen several established forwards go down with injuries recently, including wingers Brandon Dubinsky (elbow) and David Clarkson (lower body), so Anderson will try to fill the void with the Jackets next playing Thursday, a road contest against the Senators.

Anderson reportedly will undergo surgery Friday to repair a small orbital fracture which is expected to keep him out four weeks.

EDGE Analysis

The report notes that Anderson sustained the injury in a preseason contest against the Penguins on September 21. This news mostly affects the Jackets' organizational depth, as the 21-year-old has only drawn into six NHL games since being drafted by the team in the fourth round of the 2012 NHL Entry Draft.

Anderson is dealing with an undisclosed injury and is considered day to day, Aaron Portzline of The Columbus Dispatch reports.

EDGE Analysis

Anderson frequently shuffled between the Blue Jackets and AHL Springfield last year. He's not a lock to make the team out of training camp and could very well reprise the part-time, organizational depth role in 2015-16.

Anderson was assigned to AHL Springfield on Friday, the Blue Jackets' official website reports. With defenseman Ryan Murray (knee) finally set to return, Columbus needed to free up a roster spot. The 20-year-old Anderson appeared in six games during his first NHL stint, with his first career point (an assist) coming in Thursday's loss to the Panthers.