The Tampa Bay Lightning have recalled defenseman Philippe Myers and forward Mitchell Chaffee from AHL Syracuse. The decision is possibly related to Victor Hedman's availability due to a flu bug affecting the team. Chaffee, who has been performing well for the Crunch, will be making his first NHL appearance with the Lightning. Additionally, Steven Stamkos will return to the lineup after missing a game due to illness, while Phil Myers, Austin Watson, and Victor Hedman are scheduled scratches.
Steven Stamkos will return to the lineup after missing Saturday's game in Seattle due to illness. Scheduled scratches are Phil Myers, Austin Watson and Victor Hedman (upper body, day-to-day) #GoBolts #TBLightning
Mitchell Chaffee has taken the ice for warmups. The 25 year old forward will be appearing in his third NHL game and his first NHL game with the #Bolts. Chaffee on his mindset ahead of his first NHL game since April of 2022: “It’s a long road obviously to get back here and… https://t.co/GfRum2UUXJ
#GoBolts have recalled D Phil Myers and F Mitchell Chaffee ahead of tonight’s game at Vancouver
#GoBolts recall recalled defenseman Philippe Myers and forward Mitchell Chaffee from AHL Syracuse. Would think Myers callup has something to do with Hedman’s availability tonight vs. Vancouver, but Cooper said yesterday that a flu bug has run through the team, so that’s unclear.
The #Bolts have recalled Phil Myers & Mitchell Chaffee from Syracuse. Chaffee has been excellent for the Crunch, tied for the team lead with 19 pts (9G, 10A) and leading the way with 4 PPGs. The former UMass captain has played two NHL games. Fourth Michigan native on TB’s roster.