The Tampa Bay Lightning's defenseman, Erik Cernak, is out with an upper-body injury, leading to the recall of Max Crozier from AHL Syracuse. Crozier is set to make his NHL debut against the Buffalo Sabres. This marks the fifth player in two weeks and the eighth rookie this season to debut for the Lightning. Additionally, the team has also recalled Phil Myers and Waltteri Merelä from Syracuse.
#Bolts announce Max Crozier, Phil Myers and Waltteri Merelä have been recalled from Syracuse. Crozier and Myers right back up. Merelä returns after being sent down in mid-November. He has 16 points in 23 games with SYR (6-10—16), including seven points over his last five (4-3—7).
We have recalled defenseman Kale Clague from @AmerksHockey. https://t.co/VwLZSROcIM
Max Crozier takes his rookie lap before #GoBolts warmups tonight. He's the fifth player over the past two weeks to make his #NHL debut with the #TBLightning, eighth rookie this season to debut for the Bolts.
Looks like defenseman Max Crozier will make his #NHL debut tonight for the #GoBolts vs. #FlyTogether.
#GoBolts have recalled defenseman Max Crozier from AHL Syracuse to provide additional right-shot depth with Erik Cernak day to day with an upper-body injury. The 23-year-old has one goal, six assists in 24 games in his first full AHL season.
Another call-up from Syracuse. Max Crozier (RHD) will be looking to make his NHL debut. https://t.co/0mcbY7aVTT
We have recalled defenseman Max Crozier from the @SyracuseCrunch. https://t.co/T5PBeaFNw6
#GoBolts are back on the ice today for practice at Amalie Arena. Erik Cernak missing today after exiting last night’s game. https://t.co/oMiW293c7B