Lightning send young forward back to AHL

Gage Goncalves first NHL stint of the season was a short-lived one.

The Lightning announced that theyve reassigned the forward to AHL Syracuse.

The 23-year-old was recalled earlier this week and got into two games with Tampa Bay.

He was held off the scoresheet in those outings while logging a little over 10 minutes per game.

Goncalves had a big year offensively with the Crunch last season, collecting 58 points in 69 games, and was off to a good start prior to his recall this year, notching four assists and four appearances thus far.

While Goncalves was recalled to take Brayden Points spot in the lineup due to his lower-body injury, this assignment shouldnt be interpreted as Point being ready to return yet; he didnt participate in practice Saturday.

However, Tampa Bay is off until Thursday, so this assignment will free up a bit more cap space at a minimum while giving Goncalves a chance to play with the Crunch.

If Point isnt ready to return by Thursdays game, Goncalves will probably be promoted once again.

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