Meet Jayson Megna, the Sedins' new winger
Desperate for a spark, Vancouver Canucks head coach Willie Desjardins is hoping Jayson Megna is up to the task of skating on the top line.
The undrafted 26-year-old winger will play with Henrik and Daniel Sedin when the team takes to the ice Wednesday against Los Angeles.
The assignment isn't without some merit, as the trio found some success in a Dec. 8 win over the Lightning.
Megna on starting on the top line: "I'm super excited to skate with the Sedins. I was on their line when I scored 2 goals in Tampa Bay."
— Vancouver Canucks (@Canucks) December 28, 2016
That outburst marks the bulk of Megna's offensive output this season. In 18 games, he has three goals on 18 shots, with zero assists.
For his career, the Florida native has nine goals and six assists, playing for the Pittsburgh Penguins and New York Rangers prior to joining the Canucks.
Meanwhile, this past summer's big free agent signing - Loui Eriksson, that is - remains assigned to the second line.
Clearly, Desjardins is hoping lightning can strike again.
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