Mark Pysyk (upper body) was assigned to AHL Rochester on Thursday, Bill Hoppe of the Olean Times Herald reports.

Pysyk (upper body) was assigned to AHL Rochester on Thursday, Bill Hoppe of the Olean Times Herald reports.

Analysis:

It's not clear whether Pysyk's assignment to the minors is for a long-term stay or just as part of a conditioning assignment. Pysyk indicated Thursday that he's been sidelined since the preseason due to a shoulder injury, but it appears he's finally reached the end of his recovery timetable.