On Sunday the Lightning announced forward Scott Sabourin was signed to a one-year, two-way contract.
Sabourin, 32, brought a dependable presence to the San Jose Barracuda lineup last season, skating in 68 games while serving as an alternate captain. The veteran chipped in offensively with 10 goals and 25 points, including three game-winners, while racking up 111 penalty minutes, a testament to his physical style.
Over the course of twelve AHL seasons, Sabourin has played 532 career games with eight different teams, including the San Jose Barracuda, Belleville Senators, Toronto Marlies, Stockton Heat, San Diego Gulls, Iowa Wild, Ontario Reign, and Manchester Monarchs. Known for his physicality and veteran presence, the 6-foot-4 winger has 88 goals and 181 points to go along with a hefty 1,223 penalty minutes.
Sabourin has also played in 47 career NHL games, scoring two goals and six assists for eight points and 58 penalty minutes with the San Jose Sharks, Ottawa Senators and Toronto Maple Leafs. He appeared in one NHL game with the Sharks last season.
Sabourin made a memorable NHL debut with the Ottawa Senators on October 2, 2019, against the Toronto Maple Leafs, scoring his first career goal on his very first shot on net.
Sabourin originally went undrafted before signing a three-year, entry-level contract by the Los Angeles Kings on October 7, 2013.
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