Joseph LaBate News: Called up by Vancouver

LaBate was recalled from AHL Abbotsford on Monday.

LaBate was sent to the minors ahead of the regular season, but he'll rejoin the NHL club to help fill in after Jonathan Lekkerimaki (undisclosed) was placed on injured reserve Monday. LaBate made six regular-season appearances for the Blue Jackets last year, recording an assist, 14 hits, 11 blocked shots and 10 PIM while averaging 9:06 of ice time.