Monday, March 24, 2025

Matt Tomkins Reassigned as Goalie: Addressing Depth Issues and Latest Developments

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The Tampa Bay Lightning have reassigned goaltender Matt Tomkins to their AHL affiliate, the Syracuse Crunch, indicating that Jonas Johansson may be nearing a return from a lower-body injury that has sidelined him for eight games. Tomkins, who has not played in the NHL this season but has performed well in the AHL with a .911 save percentage and 2.54 goals-against average, was serving as a third-string goalie during Johansson’s absence. While Johansson has struggled with a .890 save percentage and 3.33 goals-against average in 36 starts this season, his impending return sparks discussions regarding the Lightning’s goaltending depth leading up to the postseason. With two open spots on the active roster, the team may be considering additional options to bolster their goaltending, especially given the potential for injuries to their starting goalie, Andrei Vasilevskiy.

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