On Sunday, the Tampa Bay Lightning recalled defenseman Cal Foote from the Syracuse Crunch. The 22-year-old had spent the couple of weeks with the AHL franchise on a conditioning assignment to get him back into game shape following his rehab from off-season finger surgery. Now he just has to show coach Jon Cooper that he belongs in the Lightning line-up.
In the five games he played for Syracuse, Foote did not record a point while averaging over 21 minutes of ice time. He basically looked like Cal Foote. A lot of nice plays in his own zone, the occasional turnover, and some solid breakout passes.