Lightning's Nick Abruzzese: Slides three assists in AHL win
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Abruzzese registered three assists in AHL Syracuse's 7-0 win over Hamilton on Friday.
Abruzzese is racking up helpers again this year. He has three goals and eight assists across 10 outings this season. He's logged at least 28 helpers in each of his previous four AHL campaign. Abruzzese appears to be a veteran depth forward, but his strong play could earn him a call-up or two.
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Lightning's Nick Abruzzese: Posts three assists for Crunch
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Abruzzese notched three assists in AHL Syracuse's 7-2 win over Lehigh Valley on Saturday.
Abruzzese has three goals and five assists over nine outings this season. He's topped the 50-point mark in two of his previous four AHL campaigns. He's a steady veteran depth forward, but the Lightning probably won't need him on the NHL roster often this year.
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Lightning's Nick Abruzzese: Nets both goals in AHL win
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Abruzzese scored twice in AHL Syracuse's 2-0 win over Laval on Friday.
Abruzzese has never scored more than 16 goals in an AHL season, but he's off to a hot start this year. He has been relatively consistent on offense, producing between 43 and 52 points in all four of his AHL regular seasons. He should serve as a steady veteran for the Crunch this year.
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Lightning's Nick Abruzzese: Hits waivers Sunday
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Abruzzese was placed on waivers by the Lightning on Sunday.
Abruzzese hasn't appeared in the NHL since the 2022-23 campaign, but he's been an effective option in the AHL during that span. Across 56 regular-season outings with AHL Syracuse in 2025-26, he posted 15 goals and 51 points. He'll continue to grind in Tampa Bay's organization, and given he goes unclaimed, he'll have a chance to see his first stint of NHL action if the Lightning experience injury trouble.
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Lightning's Nick Abruzzese: Re-ups with Tampa Bay
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Abruzzese penned a one-year, two-way contract with the Lightning on Tuesday.
Abruzzese posted 15 goals, 36 points and a plus-11 rating over 56 regular-season games with the Crunch in 2025-26, and he added a goal and three helpers over four postseason contests. The 2019 fourth-round pick will continue to provide organizational depth for Tampa Bay in 2026-27, as he hasn't gotten into an NHL game since the 2022-23 campaign, when he was with the Maple Leafs.
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Lightning's Nick Abruzzese: Pots pair for Crunch
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Abruzzese scored two goals in AHL Syracuse's 5-3 win over Rochester on Friday.
Abruzzese has done a fine job for the Crunch this year with 11 goals and 42 points through 45 outings. He hasn't had a lot of explosive performances, but he also missed time from late January into early March. He has earned three goals and two assists since he returned.
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Lightning's Nick Abruzzese: Three assists Wednesday
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Abruzzese notched three assists in AHL Syracuse's 3-2 win over Laval on Wednesday.
Abruzzese has three multi-point efforts this campaign. The forward has a total of four goals and 10 helpers through 16 contests in his first year with the Crunch. He's not likely to see much time with the Lightning this year, but he's on pace for a career-best AHL campaign.
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Maple Leafs' Nick Abruzzese: Waived by Toronto
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Abruzzese was placed on waivers by the Maple Leafs on Thursday with the intent to reassign him to AHL Toronto.
Abruzzese hasn't appeared in an NHL game since he made two appearances for the Maple Leafs during the 2022-23 season. Assuming he clears waivers, he'll head back to the AHL, where he'll likely spend most of the 2024-25 campaign.
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Maple Leafs' Nick Abruzzese: Returns to AHL
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Abruzzese was reassigned to AHL Toronto on Thursday, Kevin McGran of The Toronto Star reports.
Abruzzese had two assists over two games during his time with the big club. He'll likely finish out the campaign with the Marlies.
