The Ottawa Senators announced that they’ve recalled defenseman Michael Kostka from AHL Binghamton.
This is Kostka’s first stint with the team since being signed as a free agent last summer.
The 29-year-old has played in 35 NHL games with the Rangers, Lightning and Blackhawks over the last two seasons.
He has one goal and six points in 13 games in the AHL this season.
Kostka will be taking Patrick Wiercioch’s spot on the roster.
Wiercioch suffered a head injury in Thursday’s win over the Columbus Blue Jackets. He won’t suit up in Saturday’s game against Philadelphia and he’ll likely miss the team’s upcoming three-game western swing that begins on Tuesday.
No timetable for Patrick Wiercioch but it won't be anytime soon with Kostka recalled for next week's six-day trip.
— Bruce Garrioch (@SunGarrioch) November 21, 2015
The decision to bring up Kostka is no surprise. He'll be a good guy for depth. We'll see Mark Fraser here at well at some point. #Sens
— Bruce Garrioch (@SunGarrioch) November 21, 2015
Ottawa is already without Chris Phillips and Jared Cowen.