But I had a goal and an assist in the first game and people are like, 'Who is this guy?'". Follow @faiello_mari. He plays a tough game, Noble said, and has to train to reflect that.. Thats been my mentality since I started playing hockey. (Kim Klement / USA Today), https://cdn.theathletic.com/app/uploads/2019/12/18121037/12_17-Cirelli-OT-GWG-vs-OTT1.mp4. He was initially pretty solid defensively and not all that fun to play against. They work out 2 1/2-3 hours a day, focusing on power and speed. His contributions in the playoffs were even more critical, scoring the game-winning goal in double overtime against the New York Islanders in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Final, sending the Lightning to the Stanley Cup Final. "I think it's something where you've always got to find a way to impact the game and it's not necessarily scoring goals. Cirelli went undrafted in the OHL draft, and would end up making the team as a walk-on. Cirelli leads Tampa Bay's forwards in shorthanded ice time per game during the postseason at 1:52. But former Oshawa coach and current Senators coach D.J. When you watch him now, hes just gotten bigger and stronger, but he comes to work every single day. Lightning's Anthony Cirelli: Two points in Game 1 road win. But Cirelli came through with a highlight-reel, Selke-like play Feb. 8 against the Islanders. After working out, Cirelli then would go home and take 200 shots at his backyard shooting range. ET; NBCSN, CBC, TVAS). Six for Toews, now a three-time Cup champion. Subscribe to The Athletic for in-depth coverage of your favorite players, teams, leagues and clubs. He spent the previous four years as Tampa Bay Lightning beat writer for The Athletic after a 12-year-stint at the Tampa Bay Times. Excellent, versatile two-way forward with some upside. - Connect directly with players, coaches, teams, scouts and agents (optional) Next season, Cirelli is likely to have at least one new linemate, as Killorn is a UFA heading into the summer. He was on a bad team and wasn't very good. Anthony Cirelli, a young and talented center, has been an integral part of the Tampa Bay Lightning's success in recent years. He had a number of well-timed blocks, including two blocks as his line was getting hemmed in by the Anthony Cirelli line. His game is still maturing as he enters his mid-20s. Cirelli said success in those situations gives him confidence he can have it in the NHL. He was selected by the Lightning in the third round (72nd overall) of the 2015 NHL Entry Draft. I taught him that very move, he joked. TAMPA, Fla. When Kevin Shattenkirk decided to sign with the Lightning in early August, the veteran defenseman had several conversations with his good friend and former Rangers teammate, Ryan McDonagh. He has always been a hockey nerd, as Noble describes it, asking for the entrance code at the gym on long summer weekends when its supposed to be closed. Its partly why he went largely unnoticed by scouts. Rotowire Apr 19, 2023. Hes fast, powerful, resilient, can change directions. Guys that can skate and make plays with the puck, maybe arent getting the recognition as the guys scoring all the points, but theyre a big part of it.. Welcome to NHL.com, the official site of the National Hockey League, Bienvenue LNH.com , le site officiel de la Ligue nationale de hockey, Tervetuloa NHL:n viralliselle nettisivustolle NHL.comiin, Vlkommen till NHL.com, NHL:s officiella web-sida, Vtejte na NHL.com, oficilnch strnkch National Hockey League, Vitajte na NHL.com, oficilnych strnkach National Hockey League, Willkommen auf NHL.com, der offiziellen Seite der National Hockey League, Bienvenido a NHL.com, el sitio oficial de la National Hockey League. Ranked #67 by NHL CENTRAL SCOUTING (NA Skaters, 2015 NHL Entry Draft: "He wants to belong. - Verification Badge on your profile, Post a scouting report/trivia/player comment in English (visible here), 2015 round 3 #72 overall by Tampa Bay Lightning, CHL Memorial Cup Most Sportsmanlike Player. Follow Joe on Twitter @JoeSmithNHL, Tampa Bay forward Anthony Cirelli scores the game-winning goal in overtime on Ottawa goaltender Marcus Hogberg on Tuesday night at Amalie Arena. He spent the previous four years as Tampa Bay Lightning beat writer for The Athletic after a 12-year-stint at the Tampa Bay Times. A lot of times, players are rewarded for the offensive portion of their game, too being a two-way guy. - Improve your search rank There is nothing like it, so the intensity is way higher and obviously it's a lot harder.".
Explore This video cannot be played because of a technical error. Nothing was really given and everything was earned, Noble said. I remember Stamkos calling him 'Mr. "I was there to check the KLM line (of Vladimir Krutov,Igor Larionov andSergei Makarov). Anthony Cirelli has a goal, 5 assists and a plus-minus of +5 in 10 games in his last 10 games in his career. You watched him explode thats what we train for. McDonagh may be right that Cirelli was one of the most underrated players on the team, but hes no longer a secret to opposing coaches. Cirelli grew up idolizing former Leafs (and Lightning) forward Darcy Tucker, the tough-nosed, 5-foot-10, 170-pound center who played nearly 950 NHL games. He does drive us, Lalonde said. Video: Cirelli on the 4-1 victory over the Bruins, "Being through that, knowing what's at stake, the atmosphere, it definitely helps," Cirelli said. "He plays well beyond his age.". He's played in big situations. Submit changes (incorrect DOB, missing stats, incorrect stats, social media links etc) using a web form and we will review your update request within 24 hours and update accordingly. So I wanted to be a two-way guy, be a good defensive player while also chip in offensively.. "I just try to take my game and elevate because it's the next level, it's the best league," Cirelli said. He doesn't have a car, so he bums rides from teammates. Cirelli played a key role for the Tampa Bay Lightning in their run to the Stanley Cup championship in 2020. He can contribute offensively, so that helps, he's not just trying to shut a guy down. He'd go on to score the OT winner in the Memorial Cup as a rookie then became a key cog for Erie in their run to the final too. Veteran Lightning defenseman Kevin Shattenkirk said Cirelli reminds him of Bergeron, only with better speed. Cirelli's status for the upcoming game against the New York Islanders at 7:30 PM ET is uncertain. He drags you into the battle and never takes a game off. Anthony Cirelli's passing has been publicly announced by Holt Funeral Home in Woonsocket, RI.Legacy invites you to offer condolences and share memories of Anthony in the Guest Book below.The most rece "This is the year maybe?" He's a great teammate, great guy, great leader. The story has been told before, but its so crazy, its worth repeating. "We joked about it because of how good he's become. Anthony Cirelli scores short-handed goal for Lightning, Anthony Cirelli notches short-handed goal for Lightning, Anthony Cirelli tallies goal vs. Penguins, Anthony Cirelli scores goal for Lightning, Cirelli collects clutch goal to put the Lightning ahead, Cirelli's backhand goal gives Lightning the lead. Center -- shoots L . April 29, 2023. Hes helped us in any situation, even getting some (power-play) time. He was drafted 72nd overall by the Tampa Bay Lightning in the 3rd round of the 2015 entry draft. Cirelli was invited for a walk-on tryout with Oshawa and was cut, but he was brought back the next day. Tampa Bay has only three defensemen under contract next year (Victor Hedman, McDonagh and Braydon Coburn, currently on IR). Poulin, now a TSN analyst, said the hard part about winning the award is getting on people's radar. Some were more obscure than others, but still fun nonetheless. The Lightning players donned their nicknames on the back of St. Patrick Day-themed jerseys they wore during warm-ups. With speed like (Cirelli's), he'll put himself in good position.". When Dan Noble caught the highlights of Cirellis game-winner Tuesday, he thought back to all their drills at his Woodbridge, Ontario, training facility. On March 1, 2018, Cirelli was recalled by the Tampa Bay Lightning from the Syracuse Crunch of the American Hockey League. The relentless center went end-to-end in the final minute, stripping Senators defenseman Thomas Chabot of the puck in the defensive zone before splitting two Ottawa players and driving to the net to score the winner. On May 19, 2016, Cirelli signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Lightning. Video: TBL@BOS, Gm3: Cirelli chips home his own rebound, "It's his attitude," Lightning coach Jon Cooper said. Smith of the Senators, who coached Cirelli in junior with Oshawa. Alex Killorns deal moves to a modified no-trade next summer, but hes having a career season. He wants to be part of this team. This year, going into camp with the Lightning, he was nervous he was going to get sent down. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Anthony Cirelli was selected by the Lightning in the third round (No. We had other guys on our team that were drafted and were high-end prospects. Needs to get stronger and work on making better decisions along the boards. That's what separates (Cirelli) from a lot of guys. Eyssimont has appeared in five games for the Lightning this season, registering one assist. Some guys are physical, but they don't necessarily get there all the time. As he moved on to junior, Cirelli said he tried to model his game after Toews, the Blackhawks' "Captain Serious.". To be fair, Cirelli was undersized at 5-foot-7, maybe 135 pounds. He, Alex Killorn and Brandon Hagel had a strong postseason as a line, but the helper came when Bolts coach Jon . Strome, a teammate of Toews, sees the resemblance. Joe Smith is a senior writer for The Athletic covering the Minnesota Wild and the National Hockey League. Hes the first player over the boards on a key penalty kill or to protect the lead, and now Cirelli has found his offensive confidence. His agent, Pat Morris, said there have been no contract talks with the Lightning so far and none are planned. [11] On April 21, 2018, Cirelli recorded his first career playoff assist and point in a 31 Lightning series clinching win over the New Jersey Devils. his work with skating coach Barb Underhill. "Cirelli is a pain in the ass. I think that's the key point, reading plays and defending, and there's sometimes a lot that goes into it. ", The onlycriteria voters are given in determining the Selke winner is picking the forward that "demonstrates the most skill in the defensive component of the game.". Anthony is related to Michael J Cirelli and Kathleen E Cirelli as well as 3 additional people. Cirelli forced his way onto the team during a tryout. But I understood going through juniors, and my coach did a good job saying, You need a role player, you need guys to do other things. So I took that to heart and tried to be really good on the defensive side. Cirelli willed the team to a win, and Shattenkirk pointed out thats the type of play he makes nearly every game. It's pretty much playing an overall sound game.". Cirelli heads into the offseason after putting up six points (three goals, three assists) in six games against the Maple Leafs. He outworks people. There's more to his game. 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", Said Bergeron: "We talk about playing both sides, about chipping in offensively but not sacrificing that for being in position defensively, making those plays and helping out. All-in-all, a player who can play in all situations and be relied upon to make a difference. Statistics of Anthony Cirelli, a hockey player from Etobicoke, ONT born Jul 15 1997 who was active from 2013 to 2023. "Oh yeah, you can see it playing against him," said O'Reilly. He trains like someone is trying to take his job.. It was given to the Tampa Bay Lightning rookie center by captain Steven Stamkos. With Tampa Bay having already committed $71 million to just 12 players and the cap likely not going up much from the current $81.5 million, GM Julien BriseBois admits this will be the teams toughest summer yet. Try a week on us. According to CapFriendly, they project a six-year deal at roughly 7.4 percent of the cap (so, on an $81.5 million cap, an AAV somewhere between $6 million and $6.1 million. I never would have forecasted what was about to happen.. ", Lightning Hall of Famer Martin St. Louis put it best: "I dont think theres one thing that he does that really wows me, but he does everything well," St. Louis said. He was born Dec. 30, 1987, in Painesville. And he's making a huge impact in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. 2. When you watch him now, hes just gotten bigger and stronger, but he comes to work every single day. Cirelli picked up an assist in Saturday's 2-1 overtime loss to Toronto in Game 6. And he seems to have them, which is amazing.. Cirelli will be a restricted free agent this summer along with Mikhail Sergachev, Erik Cernak and Mathieu Joseph. The biggest thing we worked on with Anthony was his shot. "That's another good player we have to account for," Bruins coach Bruce Cassidy said. Cirelli is not expected to rejoin the team . 72) of the 2015 NHL Draft after he had 36 points (13 goals, 23 assists) for Oshawa of the Ontario Hockey League. It's the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Those are the biggest things. "I really like players that are hard to play against and are capable offensively," Poulin said. [8] Cirelli would make his NHL debut that night against the Dallas Stars at American Airlines Center. (Error Code: 102006) When was Anthony Cirelli drafted? Enter Search Term. If there was one guy I looked up to, it was him.. [15] He helped Canada progress through to the playoff rounds before losing the final to Finland to finish with the Silver Medal on May 26, 2019. [5] Cirelli scored another championship clinching goal in overtime, the 2017 J. Ross Robertson Cup winning goal for the Otters in Game 5 of the OHL championship series against the Mississauga Steelheads . So for Cirelli to finish 11th (and earn a first-place vote) last season as a rookie was pretty telling. Its just training with that purpose, that intensity, (that) allows a guy to be a difference-maker, Noble said. Cirelli will laugh because he can slide into the background. "He's a very good player," Bergeron said. Please logout and login again. He lives in a hotel near Amalie Arena. (Curtis Joe, EP 2014)
And youd have to think Cirelli is a big part of the Lightnings future. Cirelli heads into the offseason after putting up six points (three goals, three assists) in six games against the Maple Leafs. Adam Erne . Voting for the Frank J. Selke Trophy as selected by members of the PHWA: pic.twitter.com/ZElunlIDLc. In a recent poll of 41 writers from The Athletic, Cirelli finished second in Selke voting with 29 percent behind the winner, Sean Couturier of the Flyers (48 percent), and ahead of Bergeron (12 percent), Cirelli, a 22-year-old center, plays some of the toughest minutes in the league, matching up against the likes of Auston Matthews, Sidney Crosby, Bergeron, Mark Stone and more. Anthony Cirelli was selected by the Lightning in the third round (No. The Athletic's Jeremy Rutherford contributed to this story. But I know the times we have played against him, definitely, he's a very impactful player.". In all jokes, Johnson said, theres an element of truth.. How can he not be? Shattenkirk will have likely priced himself out of staying after his bounce-back season. Some of the league's top players have taken notice. 'Active' : 'Inactive'}} players, Search {{searchActivePlayers ? "I feel that's a pretty good comparison. Louis Domingue "Sweet Lou". Thats what got me here. - [EP], Powered by "You can call it a clutch factor. One of the dumbest things Ive done, Windsor GM Warren Rychel once told me. For Kopitar and OReilly, it took 10. Hes made the NHL by doing that every single game. Drafted Drafted by Tampa Bay in 2015 (3/72). Whether the Lightning get that opportunity this year remains to be seen. Cirelli also participated in the 2017 World Junior Championship with Canada, winning a silver medal. Cirelli recorded one assist in just over 10 minutes of ice time before leaving the game. Anthony J. Cirelli, 28, of Mentor, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, March 31, 2016, at his residence. Cirelli took a big step forward in 2018-19, settling in as a third-line center and finishing with 19 goals, 39 points and a plus-25 rating to help the Lightning tie the NHL single-season record with 62 victories. Prior to his recall Cirelli was enjoying a productive rookie season with the Crunch. The 25-year-old underwent shoulder surgery in July. In the middle of that is Cirelli, who CapFriendly projects will ink a four-year deal with an annual cap hit of between $4.1 million and $4.5 million. The Official Site of the Tampa Bay Lightning. News: 2 days agoCirelli picked up an assist in Saturday's 2-1 overtime loss to Toronto in Game 6. Ht/Wt 6'0'', 191 lbs. Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy (88), with the nickname Big Cat on his back, for warmups. Anthony Cirelli. https://cdn.theathletic.com/app/uploads/2019/12/18134019/11_27-Cirelli-vs-STL.mp4, https://cdn.theathletic.com/app/uploads/2019/12/18165250/IMG_2010.mp4, https://cdn.theathletic.com/app/uploads/2019/12/18164801/IMG_2140.mp4. (Smith) said, If youre not going to be good defensively, then youre not going to play. Take control of your EliteProspects profile! Its something that plays into who he is. Those are the elite players in that category, but the way (Cirelli) does it, a guy as tenacious as he is, as hard on the forecheck as he is, (what stands out is) how heavy he is on pucks now and how quick he gets to those.. On July 13, 2022, Cirelli signed an eight-year, $50 million contract extension with the Lightning. Here's a complete list of the nicknames: Ryan Callahan "Tony". He had 30 points (12 goals, 18 assists) in 25 games with Erie, which advanced to the 2017 Memorial Cup Final, losing 4-3 to Windsor of the OHL. Cirelli is always one of the last guys on the ice after practice, and he consistently reviews video with Halpern or fellow assistant Derek Lalonde. 6-keys: media/fantasynews/nhl/reg/free/stories, at That could change in a few months if the Lightning get some primetime TV action in a playoff run. Contact Mari Faiello at mfaiello@tampabay.com. Cirelli can put the puck in the net, as he did in Game 3, five times in 18 regular-season games and 14 times in 51 AHL games this season, but the Lightning don't have to rely on him for offense because they have enough players ahead of him with a long history of scoring. Latest on Tampa Bay Lightning center Anthony Cirelli including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on ESPN Cirelli ended up having a storybook season, racking up 36 points in 68 games for the Generals and scoring the game-winning goal in the Memorial Cup championship. 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. Both hate to be outworked, both hyper-competitive. To have control of your body and be able to take things to another level when games matter, not sitting on the bench trying to catch your breath.. Sometimes that's called for, but other times it's just playing good D and being that hard-to-play-against role. Its amazing when you consider Cirellis path: The third-round pick had to walk on to his junior team in Oshawa before he became a Memorial Cup hero. [14] Building on his impressive overtime goal-scoring resume from his junior days, on September 17, 2020, he scored the winning goal in overtime of Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the New York Islanders. Cirelli didnt play at the highest youth level in the Toronto area growing up, preferring to play with his friends. He made plays he shouldnt be able to make. He didn't play with the most highly talented youth teams, preferring to play with his friends. If Im not working, Im not really useful at all., As Cirelli was growing up, his favorite player was Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toews, another top two-way center. Hes becoming an elite player in those areas. Coaching helps a lot, too, and you learn and get better over time. East 1st Round - Game 6, TOR WINS SERIES 4-2, Anthony Cirelli's goal provides the Lightning with a quick response, Lightning tie things up quickly through Anthony Cirelli. But I think (Cirelli) is in the conversation for sure. [10] On April 12, 2018, Cirelli made his NHL Stanley Cup Playoff debut in a 52 Lightning victory over the visiting New Jersey Devils. Watch as Tampa Bay Lightning forward Anthony Cirelli scores after Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Ilya Samsonov turns aside a shot by teammate Brandon Hagel t. Tampa Bay Lightning and tampabaylightning.com are trademarks of Lightning Hockey L.P. NHL, the NHL Shield, the word mark and image of the Stanley Cup and NHL Conference logos are registered trademarks of the National Hockey League. If Cirelli is unable to play on Thursday, it is expected that Mikey Eyssimont will take his spot in the lineup. The biggest thing Ive noticed is his stick skills and puck plays, hes had a ton of growth. The Lightning selected Cirelli in the third round (No. They talked about the city, the team. Every day he got a little better, little better. Look how close to the net Cirellis scoring chances and goals are: Which other NHL players come to mind for Halpern when he sees Cirelli skating through the tough areas? Cirelli trains with Leafs star Mitch Marner, Lightning prospect Taylor Raddysh and the Islanders Michael Dal Colle, who was taken fifth overall a year before Cirelli. Hes a top-notch player, said Capitals coach Todd Reirden. In the 2018 Stanley Cup Playoffs, Cirelli had three points (two goals, one assist) in 17 games. $89.99 $159.99. But you have to imagine the price will only go up. It's pretty open-ended in that respect. Sep 23, 2022 at 10:12 pm ET 1 min read. I was so pumped when he scored that goal.". [16] Cirelli finished the tournament posting 3 goals and 4 points in 10 games. This season, he has been an important player for the Lightning, accumulating 28 points in 55 games while playing in a middle-six role. I also spoke with several former Selke winners about Cirelli, what makes a strong candidate and why the second-year NHLer is worthy of joining the elite group. In 2016-17, he had 34 points (13 goals, 21 assists) in 26 games for Oshawa before he was traded to Erie on Jan. 9, 2017. "They're very relentless on the puck. All Rights Reserved. He scored the game-tying goal and the overtime winner for Oshawa in the 2015 Memorial Cup championship game months after he had made the team in a tryout after being passed over twice in the Ontario Hockey League draft. Obviously, everyone wants to score, to be that guy, Cirelli said. Theyll go over shifts, clips on the penalty kill, plays he missed. Unfortunately for some of those other guys, theyre not in the NHL. Cirelli. 72) of the 2015 NHL Draft, following an impressive season with Oshawa of the Ontario Hockey League, where he had 36 points (13 goals, 23 assists). Loved the way he played: hard-working, 200-foot game, good offense, Cirelli said. All of that is within his control, and being in that role allows him to play to his strengths: strong effort, smart reads and the ability to create some adversity for the opponent regardless of the situation or the time of year. He didnt think about that, he just outworked them every single day in practice. All rights reserved. Different guys like (Anze) Kopitar and Bergeron, as defensively sound as they are, but theyre still able to create offensive output out of heavier plays and going through some of those areas. A slick skater who is able to make creative plays in the neutral zone. He's a very young player so he's got a lot of great years ahead of him. You want to be a guy that someone is looking over his shoulder at the coach and saying, 'I've had enough of this guy.' Victor Hedman, left, and Anthony Cirelli celebrate after Cirelli scores off an assist from Hedman in the third period against the Stars on Saturday in Dallas. Get the latest NHL news on Anthony Cirelli. Nov 30, 2022 In support of those struggling with mental health, bullying and body image I am making a 2,000 donation in the name of @realjackedwards to @TampaBayThrives and I encourage Sports Forecaster is a product of XML Team Solutions, LLC 2023 All Rights Reserved. The Lightning avoided elimination and need to win two games in a row to advance to the second round of the playoffs. He, Alex Killorn and Brandon Hagel had a strong postseason as a line, but the helper came when Bolts coach Jon Cooper juggled lines and put Steven Stamkos with Cirelli and Killorn. "There's no one I've played with, a guy that wins that many puck battles, the little things he does those are qualities you can't teach.". Reliable," Stamkos said. The power is what sticks out to Lightning assistant Jeff Halpern, a longtime NHL center. Cirelli (lower body) is expected to play Saturday versus the Senators, Gabby Shirley of Bally Sports Florida reports. He outworked everybody (in Oshawa). Anthony Cirelli has a goal, 5 assists and a plus-minus of +5 in 10 games in his last 10 games in his career. Use arrows to navigate between autocomplete results. And its deserved.. You'll see him on ballots.". He reminds me a lot in his battles (of former Selke winner Pavel) Datsyuk. Anthony Cirellis name came up. His overtime goal in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Final against the New York Islanders put the Lightning into the Stanley Cup Final for the first time since 2015, and he contributed three assists in six games against the Dallas Stars in the Cup Final to help Tampa Bay win its first championship since 2004. All Rights Reserved. 11:30 pm ET, Lightning's Anthony Cirelli: Six points in six playoff games, Lightning's Anthony Cirelli: Two-point night in win, Lightning's Anthony Cirelli: Trying to slow down Auston Matthews, Lightning's Anthony Cirelli: Two points in Game 1 road win, Lightning's Anthony Cirelli: Set to play Saturday, Lightning's Anthony Cirelli: Unavailable Thursday, Fantasy hockey rankings, picks, 2022 season simulation. His contributions both offensively and defensively have made him a valuable player for the team. The puck seemed to follow him. TAMPA The Lightning got into the spirit of St. Patricks Day a little early as its locker room was decorated with dark green and gold nameplates and green jerseys. You have to pay your dues, coach Jon Cooper said. We've told the story often, how Cirelli went to a walk-on tryout with Oshawa and got cut before getting called back the next day. He also had a team-high four blocked shots, as his strong two-way game was on full display. The numbers on the back were outlined in gold with green shamrocks taking up most of the white interior of the number. Cirelli produced a goal and a power-play assist in Tuesday's 7-3 Game 1 win over the Maple Leafs. Anthony Cirelli Overtime Winner gets Oshawa the 2015 Memorial Cup: https://t.co/xrxQMlkYgJ, Mike Matthews (@MikeMatthews9) May 29, 2016. He made his NHL debut that night against the Dallas Stars and scored his first goal and assist in a 5-4 overtime win. "But this is a whole other level. Copyright 1999-2020 Lightning Hockey, L.P. and the National Hockey League. Cirelli should win the Selke for this play by itself. Andrei Vasilevskiy allowed a couple goals but saved 28 shots to keep Tampa Bay alive for at least one more game. The one who is least surprised is D.J. We want to see him take the neutral zone and then get a step on guys, that shows me weve done our job. Thats high praise coming from a guy like him. You never really have to tell him to do anything, he just does it and it's pretty impressive.". Reliable' his first year in the playoffs, and I remember thinking, that's pretty high praise from a guy like that.". Born Jul 15, 1997 (25 yrs) Etobicoke, Ontario. He also scored the championship-clinching overtime goal for Erie in Game 5 of the 2017 OHL final. Tampa Bay went on to win 3-1. Joe Smith can be reached at [emailprotected] Follow @JoeSmithTB. Erik ernk "Drago". That performance helped Tampa Bay take a 2-1 lead in the best-of-7 series.
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