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James Wright returned to Juniors

James Wright, the 19 year old forward who surprised all by making the Tampa Bay Lightning roster out of training camp, has been returned to his junior level team, the Vancouver Giants of the Western Hockey League.

Affectionately referred to as "Killer" among the Raw Charge faithful, Wright was also a favorite of head coach Rick Tocchet for his scrappy play.  

From the team's press release:

"We are excited for James to get back to junior to continue his development. We feel the 20-plus minutes a night he receives there will be the best for his long-term growth," (Lightning GM Brian) Lawton said. "He has made strides far greater than we projected this soon in his career and we look forward to seeing him continue that growth."

This move coincides the claim of Nate Thompson off waivers from the New York Islanders earlier in the day. 

There is likely another transaction looming in the coming days with the possible return of  defenseman Paul Ranger to the Tampa Bay Lightning after his lengthy leave-of-absence for personal reasons.

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Unfortunate, but not the worst thing that could happen...

And as others have noted, Killer seems to have hit a bit of a “wall” with his play lately and his TOI has suffered as a result. I guess they could have done the same thing they did with Stamkos last year (and are doing with Hedman this year since it’s been announced that Heds is sitting out the game tonight vs the Leafs).. but I think Lawton has the right (pardon the pun) idea and get him somewhere he can play lots of minutes. I have no doubt that the kid will be back with the Bolts next season (if not before)..He exceeded all expectations this season and he’s only going to get better….

Go get ’em in Vancouver KILLER!

I have come to a conclusion... Martin St Louis = waterbug on meth...

by TB_hockey_fan on Jan 21, 2010 5:27 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

:(

ryanclassic.net

by Ryan Classic on Jan 21, 2010 7:28 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Nate Thompson needs a nickname

Killer Killer? Jerkface? Expendable?

Castaway.

ryanclassic.net

by Ryan Classic on Jan 22, 2010 8:24 PM EST reply actions   1 recs

Lets not hold anything against him now

…but lets see what name he earns

9:12. Lights out. Raw Charge.

by John Fontana on Jan 22, 2010 9:50 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

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