The Tampa Bay Lightning’s decision to sign Jakob Pelletier has proven beneficial, especially in the early days of the American Hockey League (AHL) season. The 24-year-old forward joined the Lightning on a three-year contract valued at $2.325 million.
Jakob Pelletier’s Early Career
Before signing with Tampa Bay, Pelletier faced challenges in securing a spot on the NHL roster. In the previous season, he played 49 games for both the Calgary Flames and the Philadelphia Flyers, contributing seven goals and 12 assists for a total of 19 points.
Transition to the AHL
After not making the Lightning’s NHL lineup following training camp, Pelletier was placed on waivers and subsequently cleared them. He was assigned to the Syracuse Crunch, Tampa Bay’s AHL affiliate.
Outstanding Performance in the AHL
Pelletier’s performance with the Crunch has been impressive. Over the course of 10 games this season, he has achieved five goals and eight assists, totaling 13 points with a plus-2 rating. His recent form is particularly noteworthy, as he has scored three goals and accumulated eight points in just the last six games.
Impact and Future Prospects
With such strong offensive numbers, Pelletier is clearly thriving in the AHL. If he maintains this level of play, a call-up to the Lightning’s main roster seems likely. Throughout his NHL career, which has spanned 86 games across three seasons with the Flames and Flyers, he has netted 11 goals and 18 assists, accumulating a total of 29 points.
- Contract duration: Three years
- Contract value: $2.325 million
- Summary of last season: 49 games, 7 goals, 12 assists, 19 points
- AHL performance: 10 games, 5 goals, 8 assists, 13 points
- Notable recent streak: 3 goals, 8 points in 6 games
- NHL career totals: 86 games, 11 goals, 18 assists, 29 points
Pelletier’s journey and performance highlight the potential he has to positively impact the Lightning’s lineup in the near future.
