Sparks was sent down to AHL Toronto on Wednesday.
Analysis:
This transaction indicates that goalie Frederik Andersen will be returning from his upper-body injury Thursday, especially since the starting netminder reportedly took the charter to Nashville. Sparks hasn't played a single NHL game this season, though he's shown well in the minors, posting an 18-7-0 record, 2.08 GAA and .927 save percentage.
