Lightning center Tyler Johnson interrupted his shortened offseason in Spokane, Wash to make a quick trip to Tampa Wednesday.
But it was for good reason, as Johnson, 25, had a check-up with doctors over his broken right wrist, getting to finally remove his brace.
"It's recovering on the timeline," Johnson said.
Johnson got hurt in Game 1 of June's Stanley Cup final when he awkwardly landed on the ice after a hit from Blackhawks defenseman Brent Seabrook. The injury significantly hampered the All-Star in the heartbreaking, 4-2 series loss to Chicago.
Johnson, limited to cardio, core and light upper-body workouts since the season ended, hopes to be full participation when training camp opens Sept.