It happened, it finally happened: Jonathan Drouin is returning to the NHL, being recalled by the Tampa Bay Lightning this morning along with defenseman Matt Taormina.
Drouin has played 17 total games with the Syracuse Crunch since he was sent to the club in January. Those 17 games were divided by Drouin's desertion from the club (and organization) on January 21st. He had played 7 games with the Crunch before walking out, scoring 2 goals and 1 assist. Since his return to the organization last month, he's notched 9 goals and an assist; a point-per-game pace.