Tyler Wotherspoon reassigned to Stockton

EDMONTON, AB - SEPTEMBER 26: Kris Versteeg #13 of the Edmonton Oilers skates against Tyler Wotherspoon #26 of the Calgary Flames on September 26, 2016 at Rogers Place in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. (Photo by Codie McLachlan/Getty Images)

Per the team, the Flames have reassigned defenceman Tyler Wotherspoon to the Stockton Heat. He was recalled last week to replace Brett Kulak, but after being unable to crack the roster, the team returned him to the AHL affiliate this morning.

Wotherspoon didn't play in any of the four games he was eligible to play in. With no immediate need for him, and considering his waiver exempt status (he would require waivers if he spent 30 calendar days or 10 NHL games…