Victor Hedman speaks with reporters postgame The Tampa Bay Lightning [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/tampa-bay-lightning/] have announced that defenseman Max Crozier has been re-assigned to their American Hockey League [https://thehockeynews.com/ahl/] (AHL) affiliate, the Syracuse Crunch. Crozier, 24, was recalled by the Lightning [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/tampa-bay-lightning/latest-news/lightning-call-up-promising-prospect-defender] ahead of their Jan. 18 matchup against the Detroit Red Wings. The right-shot defenseman then made his season debut with Tampa Bay against the Red Wings, where he had zero points, three blocks, four hits, and a plus-1 rating. Overall, the Calgary, Alberta native filled in nicely during his brief call-up. Max Crozier [https://thehockeynews.com/.image/c_fit,h_600,w_600/MjEyMjM1Mjk5MTcyOTE4Nzkz/usatsi_23098098.jpg] Max Crozier Crozier heading back to the Crunch could indicate that Lightning defenseman Erik Cernak is nearing a return. In 14 career NHL games, Crozier has two assists, 20 hits, seven penalty minutes, and a minus-1 rating. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Image [https://thehockeynews.com/.image/c_fit,h_600,w_600/MjEyMTYzOTA0NDY4NDI4Nzc2/google-news.png] Stay updated with the most interesting Lightning stories, analysis, breaking news and more! Tap the star to add us to your favorites on Google News [https://news.google.com/publications/CAAqBwgKMK-q0gsw7sXpAw/sections/CAQqEAgAKgcICjCvqtILMO7F6QMwruDfCA?hl=en-CA&gl=CA&ceid=CA%3Aen] to never miss a story.
