Brendan Shinnimin was reassigned to AHL Portland on Saturday, Sarah McLellan of the Arizona Republic reports.

Shinnimin was reassigned to AHL Portland on Saturday, Sarah McLellan of the Arizona Republic reports.

Analysis:

His demotion signals that Joe Vitale (upper body) is likely ready to return from injured reserve for Saturday's game against the Rangers. Shinnimin has one point in 11 games with the Coyotes this season.