They called him up because Mike Sullivan is hurt.
 
John Duffill
An original Friend of Maine Hockey
 
D B Doucette wrote:
 
> Boston Bruins recalled JEAN-YVES ROY from Providence for the Saturday 2/7
> contest against Carolina.
>
> He skated for a total of one minute, 40 seconds in the first period, then
> was benched for the remainder of the game, and returned to Providence at
> the conclusion of the game.  I am looking for some reason why Pat Burns did
> that.  The question: "Why bother  bringing him back for the last game
> before the Olympic break ?" comes to mind.
>
> Oh, well, it was enjoyable seeing him briefly during the first 20 minutes
> (no scoring).  Then the B's proceeded to lose the game in what was a
> forgettable contest, otherwise.
>
> Dan Doucette
> UMaine 78 MPA 80
>
> *** Beers may now be in the booth, but Jean-Yves Roy ***
> ***    should be kept with the big club in Boston     ***
> ***   Is there anyone better now with Providence ??  ***