 For 1986–87, he found himself back in the AHL, and suffered through a miserable year in which he recorded just 15 goals and failed to see any NHL action.He would rebound in 1987–88 with a monster year in the AHL, finishing 2nd in the league with totals of 71 assists and 106 points.His strong play earned him another call-up to Vancouver, where he recorded a goal and an assist in 5 games.