Confirmed with Link: TBL sign Mitchell Stephens to a three-year, ELC

[TheDaysOf 04]

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[HotPaquette]

Really excited to see what this kid can do in the AHL. Hopefully he develops into a great 3C for us.

 

[Todd1a]

Super happy to see him signed up I'm sure he plays next year in juniors again

 

[LightningStrikes]

Stephens' hands are underrated and he's very poised with the puck. He's an excellent complimentary forward with some skill who will be a favorite of coaches throughout his career. He could have the same impact on the Lightning eventually as Ondrej Palat (or Callahan had with the Rangers earlier in his career).

The second rounder won't turn 20 until February, so while he can join Syracuse now, he has to go back to juniors next fall if he doesn't make the Lightning - which isn't expected. He will probably captain the Spirit next season and may wear a letter for Canada next Christmas.

http://boltprospects.com/content/lightning-sign-f-mitchell-stephens-entry-level-deal

 

[Kronwalled55]

I worked for the Spirit this season so I got to see him play a lot. He has a very good and heavy wrist shot. I wish he made more of an impact on a shift to shift basis, he isn't that noticeable when he doesn't have the puck. Just like the prospect info said, he'll be a great complimentary player. He didn't have anyone to feed him the puck this season, but he was very opportunistic when he got it on his stick. I think he could have a consistent 20-20 type of career if given the ice time and opportunities.

 

[MattM92]

I worked for the Spirit this season so I got to see him play a lot. He has a very good and heavy wrist shot. I wish he made more of an impact on a shift to shift basis, he isn't that noticeable when he doesn't have the puck. Just like the prospect info said, he'll be a great complimentary player. He didn't have anyone to feed him the puck this season, but he was very opportunistic when he got it on his stick. I think he could have a consistent 20-20 type of career if given the ice time and opportunities.

Without really having anything to base it on, I view his ceiling as a 3rd line energy guy that is good for 25-30 points a season. That sound about right?

 

[Todd1a]

Without really having anything to base it on, I view his ceiling as a 3rd line energy guy that is good for 25-30 points a season. That sound about right?

He sounds like a cooper guy already

 

[Hoek]

That's a pretty low ceiling for a guy that's been compared to Callahan (well pre this year Callahan).

 

[MattM92]

That's a pretty low ceiling for a guy that's been compared to Callahan (well pre this year Callahan).

I think he's got a Callahan type game, but I don't know if he has the scoring that Callahan had.

 

[chasespace]

I think he's got a Callahan type game, but I don't know if he has the scoring that Callahan had.

After this season I'm not sure even Callahan has the scoring Callahan had