Cedric Paquette News

Paquette is day-to-day with a lower-body injury.

Paquette has played well during his most recent recall haven scored five goals in his last seven games, but was injured in the first period of Tuesday’s loss to the Islanders. Brett Connolly is nearing a return so Paquette was already likely heading back to the AHL.

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The Lightning recalled Cedric Paquette on Tuesday; expected to play Thursday.

Alex Killorn was not on the ice again on Wednesday, so he seems doubtful for Thursday, which means Paquette will be reinserted into the lineup. He skated on the fourth line with Vladislav Namestnikov and Jonathan Drouin this morning.

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After leading Syracuse in goals during the regular season in the American Hockey League, the rookie showed he might be a regular in the lineup as soon as next season.

Paquette could be a deep sleeper for anyone in dynasty leagues looking to capitalize on a potential Tyler Johnson or Ondrej Palat-level fantasy breakout.

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The Lightning have recalled Cedric Paquette from Syracuse (AHL).

Paquette, 20, could make his NHL debut tonight vs.the Blue Jackets. He was selected in the fourth round (101 overall) in 2012. The 6-foot-1, 206 pound centre has 20 goals and 24 assists (44 points) in 70 games with Syracuse this season.

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