The Tampa Bay Lightning announced that the team has recalled defenseman Slater Koekkoek from the Syracuse Crunch of the AHL. In a corresponding move, veteran Matt Taormina was re-assigned to the Crunch.
Slater Koekkoek was on the opening night roster. However, he was re-assigned to Syracuse after three games as Nikita Nesterov won the sixth defenseman spot on the roster. Koekkoek was a healthy scratch in each of the three games. Since returning to Syracuse, Koekkoek has played in five games recording two assists for the Crunch.
Taormina was a healthy scratch during his six game stint with Tampa Bay.