The Tampa Bay Lightning have recalled veteran depth forward Cam Atkinson. The move comes after fourth-line forward Mitchell Chaffee was banged up in the team’s Tuesday win over the Florida Panthers. Atkinson has been assigned to the minors on multiple occasions but hasn’t played in any AHL contests. His only hockey this season has come from 38 games in the Tampa Bay lineup, … [Read more...] about Lightning Recall Cam Atkinson
David Savard To Retire Following Season
Canadiens defenseman David Savard will retire whenever Montreal’s time in the postseason ends, he confirmed to reporters today (including Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports). Savard, 34, will close the book on an 870-game career spanning 14 seasons. It began at the 2009 draft, when the Blue Jackets selected him in the fourth round from the QMJHL’s Moncton Wildcats. An elder statesman … [Read more...] about David Savard To Retire Following Season
Lightning’s Oliver Bjorkstrand Out Week-To-Week
The Lightning will be without deadline pickup Oliver Bjorkstrand to begin the playoffs. Head coach Jon Cooper told reporters this morning he’s out week-to-week with a lower-body injury, per Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times. They’re not ruling him out for the entirety of the postseason, but his availability anytime during the first round is certainly in doubt. That … [Read more...] about Lightning’s Oliver Bjorkstrand Out Week-To-Week
Lack Of Cap Space An Impediment For Lightning And Isaac Howard
With more college teams starting to be eliminated, we’re seeing an influx of NHL prospects signing contracts. With Michigan State losing on Thursday, several of their prospects will be turning pro. While it’s expected that Lightning winger Isaac Howard will be one of them, his situation might take a little longer to resolve. Scott Wheeler of The Athletic relays (Twitter … [Read more...] about Lack Of Cap Space An Impediment For Lightning And Isaac Howard
Lightning’s Isaac Howard Returning To Michigan State
The Lightning will not be signing top prospect Isaac Howard now or this offseason. The 2022 first-round pick plans to return to Michigan State University for his senior season, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports, opening the door for his signing rights to expire in August 2026. Howard, 21, is coming off an outright dominant junior showing with the Spartans. The 5’11”, … [Read more...] about Lightning’s Isaac Howard Returning To Michigan State