Geekie motivated, grateful for call-up following time with AHL Syracuse

Geekie motivated, grateful for call-up following time with AHL Syracuse

The forward is expected to return to the Bolts' lineup on Sunday for the first time since Feb. 1

Lightning Recall Conor Geekie

The Lightning have recalled top center prospect Conor Geekie from AHL Syracuse, per a team announcement. He’s expected to play in this evening’s game against the Sabres. To keep Tampa cap-compliant, they reassigned winger Cam Atkinson to Syracuse in a corresponding move. Geekie, 20, gets the call for the first time since the Bolts sent him to the minors in early February. The 2022 first-round pick, whom Tampa acquired from Utah in last summer’s …

Tampa Bay Lightning recall Conor Geekie

With Luke Glendening set to miss the rest of the regular season, and Oliver Bjorkstrand ailing, the Tampa Bay Lightning needed to restock the roster. Much to the dismay of Syracuse Crunch fans, their choice for a recall was one of the hottest scorers on the team – Conor Geekie. The Lightning made the recall official prior to their morning skate on Sunday. After surprising many by making… Source