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Chicago recalls Pirri, sends down Hayes

Brandon Pirri

After being something of a surprise cut during training camp, Brandon Pirri is on his way back to Chicago.

Pirri, 22, was recalled from AHL Rockford on Friday night as the club sent fellow forward Jimmy Hayes back to the minors.

The club’s second-round pick (59th overall) at the 2009 NHL Entry Draft, Pirri was though to have had a good shot of making the club this season after the departures of David Bolland and Michael Frolik. Pirri led AHL Rockford in scoring last season (75 points in 76 games) and was off to a good start this year, notching three assists through three games.

Pirri didn’t make the team out of training camp though, as mentioned. The ‘Hawks went with the likes of Joakim Nordstrom, Ben Smith and Hayes -- the latter only appearing in two games this year, not dressing for Friday’s 3-2 win over the Islanders.