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• Abruzzese registered three assists in AHL Syracuse's 7-0 win over Hamilton on Friday.

  Abruzzese is racking up helpers again this year. He has three goals and eight assists across 10 outings this season. He's logged at least 28 helpers in each of his previous four AHL campaigns. Abruzzese appears to be a veteran depth forward, but his strong play could earn him a call-up.

  RotoWire via ESPN · 7d ago

• Abruzzese notched three assists in AHL Syracuse's 7-2 win over Lehigh Valley on Saturday.

  Abruzzese has three goals and five assists over nine outings this season. He's topped the 50-point mark in two of his previous four AHL campaigns. He's a steady veteran depth forward, but the Lightning probably won't need him on the NHL roster often this year.

  RotoWire via ESPN · Oct 25

• Abruzzese scored twice in AHL Syracuse's 2-0 win over Laval on Friday.

  Abruzzese has never scored more than 16 goals in an AHL season, but he's off to a hot start this year. He has been relatively consistent on offense, producing between 43 and 52 points in all four of his AHL regular seasons. He should serve as a steady veteran for the Crunch this year.

  RotoWire via ESPN · Oct 3

• Abruzzese was placed on waivers by the Lightning on Sunday.

  Abruzzese hasn't appeared in the NHL since the 2022-23 campaign, but he has been an effective option in the AHL during that span. Across 56 regular-season outings with AHL Syracuse in 2025-26, he posted 15 goals and 51 points. He'll remain in Tampa Bay's organization if he goes unclaimed on waivers.

  RotoWire via ESPN · Sep 27

• Abruzzese penned a one-year, two-way contract with the Lightning on Tuesday.

  Abruzzese posted 15 goals, 36 points and a plus-11 rating over 56 regular-season games with the Crunch in 2025-26, and he added a goal and three helpers over four postseason contests. The 2019 fourth-round pick will continue to provide organizational depth for Tampa Bay in 2026-27, as he hasn't gotten into an NHL game since the 2022-23 campaign, when he was with the Maple Leafs.

  RotoWire via ESPN · May 19

• Abruzzese scored two goals in AHL Syracuse's 5-3 win over Rochester on Friday.

  Abruzzese has done a fine job for the Crunch this year with 11 goals and 42 points through 45 outings. He hasn't had a lot of explosive performances, but he also missed time from late January into early March. He has earned three goals and two assists since he returned.

  RotoWire via ESPN · Mar 21