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Ducks recall Vatanen, Jackman to make debut against Tampa

Anaheim Ducks v Philadelphia Flyers

in action against the at Wells Fargo Center on October 29, 2013 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Ducks defeated the Flyers 3-2.

Jim McIsaac

The Anaheim Ducks will have a couple changes when they face the Tampa Bay Lightning at home tonight.

The team recalled defenseman Sami Vatanen from AHL Norfolk and he’ll be in the lineup in place of Francois Beauchemin.

Beauchemin is dealing with an upper-body injury and, according to the Ducks, he’s day-to-day. He will travel with the team to Phoenix following tonight’s game. The Ducks placed him on injured reserve in order to recall Vatanen.

Vatanen has already had a long look this season in Anaheim having played in 17 games this season and putting up one goal and four assists.

The Ducks will also see recent acquisition Tim Jackman make his team debut. Jackman was picked up from the Calgary Flames on Thursday in exchange for a sixth-round pick in 2014. If the Ducks were looking for someone to mix it up, they’ve got their man as he has 41 penalty minutes in 10 games with Calgary this season.

Kyle Shohara of the Ducks’ website hears from Teemu Selanne about the move.

“I always like tough guys,” he said. “They can really make the difference on many nights. The way I look at things, he’s an insurance guy for us. He makes sure the game is played like how it should be.”

Well if Teemu likes him, that’s all that needs to be said.

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