Spooner collected an assist in Wednesday's 3-2 shootout loss to the Avalanche.

EDGE Analysis

Spooner's assisted in back-to-back games, as he's starting to build cohesion with his third team of the 2018-19 campaign. He's best served in a bottom-six role, but the power-play minutes are there, even though he hasn't converted in that spot this season. Temper your expectations for Spooner, but know that he can help in small doses.

Spooner was recalled from AHL Utica on Sunday, TSN reports.

EDGE Analysis

Spooner -- who was just acquired from the Oilers on Saturday -- originally reported to the Comets, but will get a look with Vancouver. The Ottawa native appeared in 25 games for Edmonton this season, in which he recorded two goals, one assist and 25 shots while averaging 9:40 of ice time. Once Brandon Sutter (undisclosed) or Jake Virtanen (undisclosed) is cleared to return, Spooner figures to be headed back to Utica.

The Oilers traded Spooner to the Canucks in exchange for Sam Gagner on Saturday, Sportsnet reports.

EDGE Analysis

Spooner has spent nearly a month toiling in the minors after posting an unimpressive three points and a minus-6 rating over 25 games with the Oilers. He has the remainder of this year plus one more season on his two-year contract, a duration during which the Canucks hope to unlock the potential that made him a second-round draft pick in 2010. His best season at the NHL level came in 2015-16, when he notched 49 points -- 13 goals and 36 assists -- over 80 games.

The Oilers demoted Spooner to AHL Bakersfield on Wednesday, Jonathan Willis The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Despite drawing into the last game for the Oilers, Spooner saw just 6:56 of ice time during the contest. He will use the break to get in some extra action at the AHL level but seems a likely candidate to be recalled ahead of the team's next game Feb. 2 versus the Flyers.

Spooner -- who cleared waivers Monday -- will remain with the Oilers for at least Tuesday's clash with Detroit, Jack Michaels of the Oilers Radio Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

Spooner will stick around the NHL for the time being, but figures to be headed down to the minors once the club needs a roster spot to activate Oscar Klefbom (finger) off injured reserve. The 26-year-old Spooner served as a healthy scratch in each of the previous three games. $4 million is a lot to be paying a guy to watch from the press box, which is why the center was designated for waivers in the first place.

Spooner was placed on waivers Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Spooner has been ineffective joining the Oilers, managing a total of three points in 24 games and posting a minus-6 rating. If he goes unclaimed, Spooner will report to AHL Bakersfield.

Spooner is under the weather, but is expected to suit up versus Dallas on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Spooner -- who missed Monday's practice session -- ended a 13-game pointless streak versus Vegas on Saturday. The Ottawa native is off to a slow start to the 2017-18 campaign, with just two points in 16 outings. If he can't turn his season around soon, the 26-year-old may miss the 30-point mark for the first time since the 2014-15 campaign.

Spooner registered his first goal as an Oiler on Saturday, netting the game-winner in a 2-1 home win over the Golden Knights.

EDGE Analysis

Teammate Jujhar Khaira was about to be trapped along the end boards, but he found Spooner in the high slot for the clutch goal. Acquired from the Rangers in the Ryan Strome deal, it took eight games for Spooner to factor into a scoring play for Edmonton, but he's versatile and capable of heating up on short notice.

Spooner was brought in by the Oilers from the Rangers in exchange for Ryan Strome on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

This move essentially is meant to rebuild confidence in two players who were struggling on their respective teams and could benefit from a change of scenery. In 16 outings this year, Spooner was limited to a mere two points, despite averaging 12:41 of ice time that includes 1:43 on the power play.

Spooner (lower body) will return to the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Canadiens, MSG Network's John Giannone reports.

EDGE Analysis

Spooner will return to a bottom-six role Tuesday, skating with Filip Chytil and Cody McLeod on the Rangers' fourth line, but he should also receive looks on the man advantage as a member of his team's second power-play unit. The veteran forward has tallied one goal and two points in 12 appearances this season.