Coyotes recall Strome after run of AHL dominance

The Arizona Coyotes recalled center Dylan Strome from the AHL's Tucson Roadrunners, general manager John Chayka announced Sunday.

"Dylan did a nice job taking advantage of the opportunity to work on his game at the AHL level," Chayka said. "He was focused on the areas we asked him to work on and was very productive as well. We're expecting him to come up and continue to grow with the group here.

"Obviously, his production is elite at the AHL level, especially for his age. He has great poise with the puck and converts on his chances. He continues to progress on his all-around game and we felt he earned the opportunity to be in Arizona."

Strome began the season with the Coyotes, but was sent down after two games in which he failed to record a point. But the 2015 third overall pick has been a dominant force for the Roadrunners ever since, recording eight goals and 18 assists in 15 games.

Strome ranks second in AHL scoring, but his 1.73 points-per-game average dwarfs that of the top-ranked Chris Bourque (1.29).

Strome has appeared in nine games at the NHL level, but could now be set to become a staple in the Coyotes' lineup after leaving nothing to prove in the minors.

The Coyotes next play Edmonton on Tuesday.