Tampa Bay Lightning fans are bracing for a potential shake-up as the team announced that defenseman Simon Lundmark and forward Jakob Pelletier have been reassigned to the AHL's Syracuse Crunch. The move comes on the heels of Saturday's loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets, in which both Lundmark and Pelletier saw action. The lack of a corresponding transaction suggests that veteran defenseman Ryan McDonagh, who has been out of the lineup, may be nearing a return to the ice. With Lundmark and Pelletier sent back to the minors, it appears the Lightning are preparing to welcome back a key contributor, potentially altering the team's defensive dynamics.
This afternoon the Tampa Bay Lightning shared that defenseman Simon Lundmark and forward Jakob Pelletier have been reassigned to AHL Syracuse. The pair, both former notable prospects from the 2019 draft, each appeared in Saturday’s loss to Columbus. No corresponding transaction was made, but today’s news suggests that Ryan McDonagh could be due to return […]
