Before their morning practice on Monday, the Tampa Bay Lightning announced that they had recalled defenseman Nick Perbix from the AHL. The 24-year-old right-handed shot opened the season with the Syracuse Crunch, recording three shots on goal in the Crunch’s two shootout losses to the Cleveland Monsters.
It appears the recall is precautionary as Cal Foote missed the practice and is a “little tender” after blocking a shot in the game on Saturday against the Pittsburgh Penguins according to Coach Jon Cooper:
Jon Cooper on the status of Cal Foote, who did not practice today: “Not sure yet.