Lalonde is in the final year of his contract originally signed before the 2022-23 NHL season. He’s compiled an 85-79-21 record as head coach of the Red Wings and has missed the playoffs in his two full seasons behind the bench. General manager Steve Yzerman has typically stayed patient with his head coaches since his time with the Tampa Bay Lightning. Still, it’s seemingly … [Read more...] about Mitchell Chaffee Out Tonight For Lightning
Paul (Undisclosed Injury) Won’t Play This Week
Lightning forward Nick Paul will miss at least this week with the undisclosed injury that has held him out for nearly a week now, notes Erik Erlendsson of Lightning Insider (Twitter link). The 29-year-old had gotten off to a nice start offensively before the injury, notching five goals and eight assists in 17 games while seeing time at both center and the wing. … [Read more...] about Paul (Undisclosed Injury) Won’t Play This Week
Nick Paul Out Thursday With Undisclosed Injury
The Lightning will be without the services of center Nick Paul tonight in Columbus, head coach Jon Cooper told the team’s Gabby Shirley. The 29-year-old sustained an undisclosed injury against the Penguins on Tuesday and will be re-evaluated when the Bolts return home from their road trip tomorrow, Cooper said.It’s a tough break for Paul, who’s on pace to have the best … [Read more...] about Nick Paul Out Thursday With Undisclosed Injury
Lightning Recall Gage Goncalves
The Lightning have recalled winger Gage Goncalves, per a team release. He was sent back to the AHL on Sunday in a cost-clearing move and didn’t suit up while on assignment. The 23-year-old has six assists in five games with Syracuse from earlier in the year and has been held off the scoresheet in his first four appearances with Tampa Bay. … [Read more...] about Lightning Recall Gage Goncalves
Brayden Point Could Return Tomorrow
Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times couldn’t get any confirmation on Brayden Point’s status tomorrow night for the Tampa Bay Lightning’s next game. Encina shares that Point is ’trending in the right direction’ but is still in danger of missing a fifth straight game for the Lightning.[SOURCE LINK] … [Read more...] about Brayden Point Could Return Tomorrow