Raw Charge · Apr 3, 2018
Anthony Cirelli is succeeding in his Lightning audition
When Anthony Cirelli was recalled to the Tampa Bay Lightning, I wrote about what his recall could mean for the team. My thought then was that he was auditioning to replace Cedric Paquette on the roster, much like Paquette had an audition leading up to the 2013-14 playoffs.
The early returns have been very good; he did push Paquette out of the lineup, although the injury to Adam Erne has allowed Paquette to step back in. On a side note, I think this break has pushed Paquette, who maybe had gotten a little too content in his position. He’s stepped up his game the past four games and has been playing a better north-south game.