the power play and has put together 16 multiple-point performances on the season. The Sturgeon Lake, Minn., native has helped Rochester back to the playoffs following a two-year absence.

Charles Linglet, Left Wing (Springfield Falcons):Coming off his least productive season as a professional in 2008-09, Charles Linglet has responded in a big way with his best showing yet, setting career highs in assists (55) and points (74) in 75 games for Springfield. A Montreal native, Linglet is tied for fifth in the AHL scoring race and ranks third in assists, including 14 multiple-assist performances and a four-point effort (1-3-4) on Jan. 17 vs. Wilkes-Barre/Scranton. Linglet was rewarded with first career NHL recall on Wednesday, and is expected to make his debut with the Oilers this weekend.

Corey Locke, Center (HartfordWolf Pack):A four-time AHL All-Star and a 2007 Calder Cup champion, Corey Locke set the AHL scoring pace for the first half of the season and now ranks third with a career-best 80 points (29-51-80) in 73 games for Hartford. The Toronto native, who sits one goal short of matching a career high, is on track to lead his team in scoring for a third consecutive season. Locke, 25, is tied for the AHL lead in power-play goals (18), and made his N.Y. Rangers debut on Mar. 30.

Andrew Gordon, Right Wing (Hershey Bears):Third-year forward Andrew Gordon tallied a hat trick on opening night and continued to flourish while playing on league-leading Hershey’s potent top line this season. He’s shattered his previous career highs with 36 goals – ranking