On Sunday, the Tampa Bay Lightning signed 2020 second round pick, Gage Goncalves, to a three-year, entry-level contract. Goncalves was cut from Team Canada’ World Juniors camp roster over the weekend so this was a nice gesture to soften the blow of missing out on the premier junior men’s hockey tournament. The center plays in the WHL, on the US-based Everett Silvertips. The league is expected to begin their season this February but nothing is yet to be confirmed. [NHL dot com]
“Goncalves, 19, skated in 60 games for the Everett Silvertips during the 2019-20 regular season, recording 33 goals and 71 points to go along with 44 penalty minutes and a +32 rating.