Solid group of Tampa Bay Lightning defensemen proving their worth in Syracuse

[HF Article]

Photo: Adam Erne joined the Syracuse Crunch last fall after scoring 21 goals in 22 games in the 2015 QMJHL playoffs, for which he earned the Playoff MVP Award. (Courtesy of Graig Abel/Getty Images)


Unlike in years past, Tampa Bay Lightning’s AHL affiliate does not boast a large group of young, talented forwards. Instead, the bulk of the Syracuse Crunch’s offense has come from aging veterans, and the team has been mediocre in the first half of the season.

Still, Tampa Bay has more than a few players worth monitoring at both the AHL and ECHL levels. The strength of the Crunch lies in their defense, which includes first-round picks Anthony DeAngelo and Slater Koekkoek, as well as Dylan Blujus, a 2012 second round pick.… read more

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[MattM92]

An article about defensemen and you choose a picture of Adam Erne?

 

[Hoek]

Wow that's big oopsie.

 

[Boltsppy]

And in article is mentioned than J Tammela played on WJC

 

[Tampbear]

the math in this article is atrocious Matthhew Peca through 33 games has 22 points in 42 games.

Anthony DeAngelo has 24 points, including a team leading 20 assists and all three of his goals.

 

[Werewolf]

"Both Masin and Tammela played in limited roles for the Czech Republic and Finland respectively, but looked comfortable throughout the tournament."

Masin played a HUGE role for the Czech Republic team...he was not only their Captain but played 1st PK and 1st PP as well as their #1 defenseman.

 

[Houdas]

"Both Masin and Tammela played in limited roles for the Czech Republic and Finland respectively, but looked comfortable throughout the tournament."

Masin played a HUGE role for the Czech Republic team...he was not only their Captain but played 1st PK and 1st PP as well as their #1 defenseman.

and poeple said he was the heart and the engine of the team

 

[chasespace]

More solid HF reporting when it comes to Tampa

 

[MattM92]

Guys, stop being so critical! They might stop writing uninformed and clearly not sufficiently researched articles!