Victor Hedman speaks with reporters postgame The Tampa Bay Lightning [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/tampa-bay-lightning/latest-news/lightning-linked-to-interesting-penguins-defender] have announced that top prospect Conor Geekie has been assigned to their American Hockey League [https://thehockeynews.com/ahl/] (AHL) affiliate, the Syracuse Crunch. Geekie, 20, has appeared in 49 games this season with the Lightning, posting six goals, 12 points, and 86 hits. The 6-foot-4 rookie forward also has zero points in his last games for the Bolts. Geekie was acquired by the Lightning from the Utah Hockey Club [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/utah/] this past off-season in the Mikhail Sergachev trade. This was after Geekie absolutely lit up the WHL in 2023-24, recording 43 goals and 99 points in 54 games split between the Wenatchee Wild and Swift Current Broncos. Conor Geekie [https://thehockeynews.com/.image/c_fit,h_600,w_600/MjEyNjAxNTU4MTQ2MjI5ODg4/usatsi_25239467.jpg] Conor Geekie Geekie will now look to make a big impact with the Crunch from here. If he does, a recall to the Lightning's roster could come shortly. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Google News [https://thehockeynews.com/.image/c_fit,h_600,w_600/MjEyMTYzOTA0NDY4NDI4Nzc2/google-news.png] Google News 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.
