Pro Hockey Rumors

The Tampa Bay Lightning will be without center Anthony Cirelli for tonight’s game against the Washington Capitals, relays Lightning team reporter Benjamin Pierce. Cirelli is managing an injury, one that caused him to leave Tampa’s last game early. Head coach Jon Cooper did note that the club is hopeful Cirelli will be able to return in time for the Lightning’s game against the … [Read more...] about Latest On Anthony Cirelli

The Lightning are activating Maxwell Crozier from injured reserve before tonight’s game against the Avalanche, head coach Jon Cooper told the team’s beat (including the team’s own Gabby Shirley). There’s an open roster spot, so no corresponding transaction will come. A strong training camp from Crozier, plus an injured reserve placement for Nick Paul, created the space for him … [Read more...] about Lightning To Activate Maxwell Crozier From Injured Reserve

Oct. 29: The Lightning announced Wednesday that they’ve reassigned Sabourin to Syracuse. With his suspension now served, he’s unlikely to see another stint on the NHL roster in the near future. Oct. 28: The Tampa Bay Lightning have recalled forward Scott Sabourin and assigned forward Mitchell Chaffee to the AHL. Chaffee cleared waivers earlier on Tuesday. Sabourin will serve … [Read more...] about Lightning Reassign Mitchell Chaffee, Scott Sabourin

Tampa Bay Lightning head coach Jon Cooper praised the impact forward Zemgus Girgensons had in his season debut. Cooper told NHL.com’s Benjamin Pierce that Girgensons may have given the Lightning the intangible boost they were looking for. He didn’t manage any scoring in the appearance, though any support will be helpful after Tampa Bay began the season with a 1-4-2 record. … [Read more...] about Strong Season Debut For Girgensons

Lightning center Zemgus Girgensons could return to the lineup as soon as Saturday, notes Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times. The veteran has yet to play this season due to an undisclosed injury sustained in the preseason but was a regular on the fourth line in 2024-25.  His pending return was believed to be part of the impetus in sending Conor Geekie to the minors on … [Read more...] about Girgensons Could Return This Weekend