12:42 p.m.: Goncalves will make his season debut tonight while Point has been officially listed as day-to-day with a lower-body injury, head coach Jon Cooper told reporters, including Lou Korac of NHL.com. 10:24 a.m.: The Lightning are bringing up center Gage Goncalves from AHL Syracuse, Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times reports. No corresponding transaction is needed … [Read more...] about Lightning Recall Gage Goncalves, Brayden Point Out Day-To-Day
Afternoon Notes: Slafkovsky, Acciari, Point
Montreal Canadiens forward Juraj Slafkovsky left the team’s Saturday night game late into the third period, after taking a high hit from Pittsburgh’s Noel Acciari, shares Erik Leijon of The Montreal Gazette . Canadiens enforcer Arber Xhekaj jumped in with a retaliatory fight, while Slafkovsky skated to the bench after laboring for a moment. So far, no update has been provided … [Read more...] about Afternoon Notes: Slafkovsky, Acciari, Point
Lightning Place Lukas Svejkovsky On Unconditional Waivers
The Lightning placed forward Lukas Svejkovsky on unconditional waivers today, per Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet. Assuming he clears tomorrow, he’ll have his contract mutually terminated. Svejkovsky, 22, is a new addition to the Lightning organization. A fourth-round pick of the Penguins in 2020, Tampa Bay acquired Svejkovsky from the Penguins for similarly buried depth … [Read more...] about Lightning Place Lukas Svejkovsky On Unconditional Waivers
Lightning Waive Gabriel Fortier
The Tampa Bay Lightning have placed forward Gabriel Fortier on waivers per Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman. Fortier started the year on the non-rostered injury list after surgery to address an unspecified injury this off-season. His mention on the transaction log indicates a return could be imminent. It’d be a surprise to see Fortier head anywhere other than the AHL’s Syracuse … [Read more...] about Lightning Waive Gabriel Fortier
Jeff Vinik Pays $20MM In Bonuses To Lightning Staff
In one of the best feel-good stories in recent memories, Tampa Bay Lightning owner Jeff Vinik is leaving the organization with quite the parting gift. Alex Silverman of the Sports Business Journal reports Vinik is paying nearly $20MM in bonuses to the 300+ employees for the Lightning organization. It will amount to approximately $50K-$66K for each full-time employee and is … [Read more...] about Jeff Vinik Pays $20MM In Bonuses To Lightning Staff