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Lightning’s Maxwell Crozier Out For Regular Season

Lightning’s Maxwell Crozier Out For Regular Season

Lightning defenseman Maxwell Crozier underwent surgery to repair a core muscle injury during the Olympic break, the team announced Wednesday. He’ll be out for approximately 10 weeks, putting his projected return date in late April – after the end of the regular season.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 4
Lightning to activate Maxwell Crozier from IR

Lightning to activate Maxwell Crozier from IR

The Lightning are activating Maxwell Crozier from injured reserve before tonight’s game against the Avalanche, head coach Jon Cooper told the team’s beat (including the team’s own Gabby Shirley).

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 17
Lightning place rookie defenseman on injured reserve

Lightning place rookie defenseman on injured reserve

The Tampa Bay Lightning have placed rookie defenseman Maxwell Crozier on injured reserve.

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Lightning sign defenseman Maxwell Crozier to three-year deal

Lightning sign defenseman Maxwell Crozier to three-year deal

The Tampa Bay Lightning have signed defenseman Maxwell Crozier to a three-year, $2.325MM contract. The deal carries a league-minimum, $775K cap hit. It will be a two-way contract in the first year, then convert to a one-way deal for the final two years.

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Offseason checklist for Tampa Bay Lightning

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The offseason has arrived for all but two teams now with the playoffs nearing an end. Accordingly, it’s time to examine what they will need to accomplish over the coming months. Next up is a look at Tampa Bay.

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The 25 best NHL teams who didn't win the Stanley Cup

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In the lore of the NHL, it's the Stanley Cup-winning teams that are remembered the most from seasons past. Yet, when looking back on the best of the best

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Is Lightning Prospect Maxwell Crozier Ready for a Full-Time NHL Role?

Is Lightning Prospect Maxwell Crozier Ready for a Full-Time NHL Role?

With the salary cap rising and a few expiring contracts, the Tampa Bay Lightning have some decisions to make on roster spots this summer. One of the expiring unrestricted free agents (UFAs) is Nick Perbix, a 26-year-old defenseman drafted by Tampa Bay in the sixth round back at the 2017 NHL Draft.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 30
Lightning make rare single-player recall ahead of must-win Game 5

Lightning make rare single-player recall ahead of must-win Game 5

The Lightning announced they’ve recalled defenseman Maxwell Crozier from AHL Syracuse ahead of tonight’s must-win Game 5 against the Panthers. While a

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 17, 2025
Lightning recall defenseman following Erik Cernak injury

Lightning recall defenseman following Erik Cernak injury

The Tampa Bay Lightning have recalled defenseman Maxwell Crozier from the AHL Syracuse Crunch.

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Tampa Bay Lightning Defender Can Push for Full-Time Roster Spot

Tampa Bay Lightning Defender Can Push for Full-Time Roster Spot

A deep blue line is vital to success in the National Hockey League. Luckily for the Lightning defence, the team has eight potential roster options on the back end under contract for the 2024-25 season.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 30, 2024
Lightning assign three players to AHL

Lightning assign three players to AHL after getting eliminated in playoffs

The moves come one day after the Lightning were eliminated from the first round of the NHL playoffs by the Florida Panthers.

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Coyotes’ Michael Kesselring fined over $2,400 for cross-checking Lightning’s Maxwell Crozier

Coyotes’ Michael Kesselring fined over $2,400 for cross-checking Lightning’s Maxwell Crozier

The National Hockey League’s Department of Player Safety fined Arizona Coyotes’ defenseman Michael Kesselring $2,408.85 for cross-checking Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Maxwell Crozier.

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