Lightning's Matt Taormina: Promoted from AHL Syracuse

Taormina was recalled from AHL Syracuse on Wednesday.

Analysis:

With Slater Koekkoek heading to the minors Wednesday, the Lightning brought up the 29-year-old Taormina to bolster their blue line. Taormina is an offensive-minded defenseman, as evidenced by his 41 points in 61 games for Syracuse last season, and he could end up spending significant time in the majors now that Koekkoek is out of the picture.