TAMPA The Lightning got into the spirit of St. Patricks Day a little early as its locker room was decorated with dark green and gold nameplates and green jerseys. He scored the game-tying goal and the overtime winner for Oshawa in the 2015 Memorial Cup championship game months after he had made the team in a tryout after being passed over twice in the Ontario Hockey League draft. "He plays well beyond his age." Cirelli, 20 . Shattenkirk will have likely priced himself out of staying after his bounce-back season. 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. Cirelli forced his way onto the team during a tryout. Cirelli (shoulder) was transferred to long-term injured reserve Tuesday, per CapFriendly.. Cirelli will be out until late November, so this move allows the Lightning to gain some cap flexibility . With Tampa Bay having already committed $71 million to just 12 players and the cap likely not going up much from the current $81.5 million, GM Julien BriseBois admits this will be the teams toughest summer yet. In the 2018 Stanley Cup Playoffs, Cirelli had three points (two goals, one assist) in 17 games. He has signed 3 contracts worth a total value of $67,175,000. I think that's the key point, reading plays and defending, and there's sometimes a lot that goes into it. Theres the physical resilience that allows them to make plays in tight spaces, change directions and be difficult to catch. They talked about the city, the team. Mar 23, 2020. You can compare him to other guys in the league that drive the play and drive through bodies, and their hands are still good enough to make plays in those tight areas. Video: TBL@BOS, Gm3: Cirelli chips home his own rebound, "It's his attitude," Lightning coach Jon Cooper said. I feel thats changing pretty quickly, Noble said. On May 19, 2016, Cirelli signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Lightning. He notes that if you only watch a candidate while they're the visiting team, it's tough to get a feel because you won't always see them in the best matchups (the home team gets the last pick on who goes on the ice, so it can create favorable matchups). Please logout and login again. ", The onlycriteria voters are given in determining the Selke winner is picking the forward that "demonstrates the most skill in the defensive component of the game.". "He wants to belong. So I wanted to be a two-way guy, be a good defensive player while also chip in offensively.. The Lightning are averaging 55.95 percent of the even-strength shot attempts when Cirelli is on the ice centering the third line between Alex Killorn and Yanni Gourde during the playoffs. But for Cirelli, who grew up in Woodbridge, Ontario, a suburb of Toronto, his relentlessness and desire for that style was more about survival. All Rights Reserved. 72) of the 2015 NHL Draft, following an impressive season with Oshawa of the Ontario Hockey League, where he had 36 points (13 goals, 23 assists). It's the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Submit changes (incorrect DOB, missing stats, incorrect stats, social media links etc) using a web form and we will review your update request within 24 hours and update accordingly. He spent the previous four years as Tampa Bay Lightning beat writer for The Athletic after a 12-year-stint at the Tampa Bay Times. The one who is least surprised is D.J. If there was one guy I looked up to, it was him.. He'd go on to score the OT winner in the Memorial Cup as a rookie then became a key cog for Erie in their run to the final too. 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At the Times, he covered the Lightning from 2010-18 and the Tampa Bay Rays and Tampa Bay Buccaneers from 2008-13. He was always relentless on the forecheck and got a lot of offense out of it, his compete and how quickly he could get on top of guys, Halpern said. It was given to the Tampa Bay Lightning rookie center by captain Steven Stamkos. Its a testament that if you stay on it, you want something bad enough, you can get it done.. Cirelli willed the team to a win, and Shattenkirk pointed out thats the type of play he makes nearly every game. He lives in a hotel near Amalie Arena. 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Does the dirty work so that more offensive teammates can thrive. Reliable' his first year in the playoffs, and I remember thinking, that's pretty high praise from a guy like that.". He outworks people. The problem for the Lightning is that they will soon have to pay him like one. In 2016-17, he had 34 points (13 goals, 21 assists) in 26 games for Oshawa before he was traded to Erie on Jan. 9, 2017. Victor Hedman, left, and Anthony Cirelli celebrate after Cirelli scores off an assist from Hedman in the third period against the Stars on Saturday in Dallas. Thats been my mentality since I started playing hockey. Hell hit you, hell fight you, but he can score 20-30 goals.. [6] However, the Otters would ultimately fall in the championship game of the 2017 Memorial Cup tournament to the host Windsor Spitfires.[7]. Joe Smith can be reached at [emailprotected] [emailprotected], (Top photo: Dave Reginek / NHLI via Getty Images). And youd have to think Cirelli is a big part of the Lightnings future. The Lightning selected Cirelli in the third round (No. "I'll say this, he's very comfortable in his style of game," Stamkos said. BOSTON -- Anthony Cirelli has a nickname. tampabaylightning.com is the official Web site of the Tampa Bay Lightning. Cirelli will be a restricted free agent this summer along with Mikhail Sergachev, Erik Cernak and Mathieu Joseph. He works so hard, he'd do anything a coach asks of him.". "Mr. [RELATED:Lightning depth shines through again in Game 3|Complete Lightning vs. Bruins series coverage]. Anthony Cirelli was selected by the Lightning in the third round (No. $87.99 $157.99. Stay up to date with NHL player news, rumors, updates, analysis, social feeds, and more at FOX Sports. All Rights Reserved. Shattenkirk thought back to that McDonagh praise Tuesday night, minutes after Cirelli delivered his latest heroics. Through junior and stuff, the only reason I made the team is because of how hard I worked, Cirelli said. He didn't play with the most highly talented youth teams, preferring to play with his friends. Has a quick, proactive stick that is noticeable offensively and defensively. All Rights Reserved. Cirelli scored the game-winning goal in overtime against the Kelowna Rockets in the 2015 Memorial Cup. The shutdown role isn't one that kids often grow up dreaming of playing. Some guys are physical, but they don't necessarily get there all the time. 72) of the 2015 NHL Draft, following an impressive season with Oshawa of the Ontario Hockey League, where he had 36 points (13 . 1. They have a very similar mindset. He outworked everybody (in Oshawa). Tampa Bay instead needs Cirelli to be dependable defensively, to play fast, to forecheck aggressively, to force turnovers and to kill penalties. He doesn't have a car, so he bums rides from teammates. Andrei Vasilevskiy allowed a couple goals but saved 28 shots to keep Tampa Bay alive for at least one more game. Thats been my mentality since I started playing hockey. Lightning's Anthony Cirelli: Two points in Game 1 road win Rotowire Apr 18, 2023 Cirelli produced a goal and a power-play assist in Tuesday's 7-3 Game 1 win over the Maple Leafs. Reliable," Stamkos said. Its amazing when you consider Cirellis path: The third-round pick had to walk on to his junior team in Oshawa before he became a Memorial Cup hero. There is nothing like it, so the intensity is way higher and obviously it's a lot harder.". Hes non-stop compete. Cirelli picked up an assist in Saturday's 2-1 overtime loss to Toronto in Game 6. He and Josh Brown are the only ones. Drafted from Oshawa (OHL) All-in-all, a player who can play in all situations and be relied upon to make a difference. Its partly why he went largely unnoticed by scouts. "This is the year maybe?" Shattenkirk isnt the first to make the Bergeron comparison, which is a lofty one. "If not this year, I can see him winning it very soon. The best (comparison) is probably Sidney Crosby in how powerful he is in the middle of the ice, Halpern said. Spin: Cirelli heads into the offseason after putting up six points (three goals, three assists) in six games against the Maple Leafs. Lightning's Anthony Cirelli: Two points in Game 1 road win. The Mastercard Memorial Cup hero on May 31st, 2015, Cirelli was a spectacle to behold. (Smith) said, If youre not going to be good defensively, then youre not going to play. Could stand to add some more strength to his frame. "He's turning into quite a player, and he should be up for the Selke, to be honest with you," said former Lightning teammate Ryan Callahan. Cirelli leads Tampa Bay's forwards in shorthanded ice time per game during the postseason at 1:52. Joe Smith can be reached at [emailprotected] Follow @JoeSmithTB. [2] On January 28, 2016, Cirelli was named as captain of the Generals. All NHL team jerseys customized with NHL players' names and numbers are officially licensed by the NHL and the NHLPA. NAME DATE TM OPP G A P +/-PIM PPG PPA SHG SHA GWG OTG S S% TOI; Anthony Cirelli: 3/25/2023: TBL @ BOS. "If you've scored big goals in the past, it's just something that's inside you that you have," Killorn said. Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy (88), with the nickname Big Cat on his back, for warmups. He stays on every puck. He draws us into the fight. East 1st Round - Game 6, TOR WINS SERIES 4-2, Anthony Cirelli's goal provides the Lightning with a quick response, Lightning tie things up quickly through Anthony Cirelli. As he moved on to junior, Cirelli said he tried to model his game after Toews, the Blackhawks' "Captain Serious.". That relates to his confidence, built over years of having to prove himself, like after he wasn't selected in the OHL draft and now to the NHL as a third-round pick (No. "I just try to take my game and elevate because it's the next level, it's the best league," Cirelli said. Theyll go over shifts, clips on the penalty kill, plays he missed. He continues to get better every year. If you look at Evolving-Hockeys goals above replacement, Cirelli trails only Point, Shattenkirk, Alex Killorn and Hedman on the Lightning. Now you can argue that, on a Lightning team full of stars, Cirelli is one of the most important players. Video: Cirelli on the 4-1 victory over the Bruins, "Being through that, knowing what's at stake, the atmosphere, it definitely helps," Cirelli said. Cirelli's goal gave the Lightning a 3-1 lead at 16:43 of the first period, 2:31 after Patrice Bergeron scored for the Bruins and got the TD Garden crowd back into the game after a slow start. 72) of the 2015 NHL Draft after he had 36 points (13 goals, 23 assists) for Oshawa of the Ontario Hockey League. He didnt think about that, he just outworked them every single day in practice. 1 on the list based on the criteria of forwards who play over 17 minutes per game, receive 30 percent of their teams shorthanded minutes and face the top 30 percentile of forward competition on average, ranked by their ability to suppress expected and actual goals. Copyright: ESPN Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved. (Error Code: 102006) When was Anthony Cirelli drafted? "Seeing the way he frustrates and skates and does little details. The shutdown-center role is not an easy one, and its unlikely to land you on the cover of a video game, but its an important one. Cirelli, 20, made his NHL debut March 1 after being recalled from Syracuse of the American Hockey League. Late in the second period, Islanders star Mathew Barzal newly crowned as the fastest player in the NHL at All-Star weekend had a breakaway for a potential tying goal, and somehow Cirelli chased him down, reached out from behind and lifted his stick at precisely the right moment, stealing the puck away to thwart the chance and keep the Lightning in control. "Theres so much purpose in his game.". When polling the Tampa Bay Lightning dressing room for insight on why center Anthony Cirelli should win his first Selke Trophy, teammate Tyler Johnson stopped me dead in my tracks. Hes helped us in any situation, even getting some (power-play) time. He's hacking you on faceoffs. Important: An official team/league url or a team document must be provided for us to update player stats. Cirelli will be a priority. ANALYSIS. The green plaid jerseys were decked out in spirit with shamrocks and gold numbers on the arms of both sleeves. Cirelli picked up an assist in Saturday's 2-1 overtime loss to Toronto in Game 6. 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0 . "There's no one I've played with, a guy that wins that many puck battles, the little things he does those are qualities you can't teach.". The jerseys are being auctioned at tampabaylightning.com/jerseyauction to benefit the Lightning Foundation. Cirelli went unselected in back-to-back OHL drafts, though 600 other players names were called. TAMPA, Fla. When Kevin Shattenkirk decided to sign with the Lightning in early August, the veteran defenseman had several conversations with his good friend and former Rangers teammate, Ryan McDonagh. Latest injury update ahead of matchup on April 6, 2023. Anthony Cirelli and Michael Eyssimont both added a goal and assist in the victory. I taught him that very move, he joked. Explore This video cannot be played because of a technical error. You have to pay your dues, coach Jon Cooper said. Hes willing to go to those spots. They want to be the elite offensive scorer, the go-to guy in crunch time, the quarterback of the power play. Still haven't seen Anthony Cirelli this period. He made plays he shouldnt be able to make. And it cost Cirelli in exposure, leading him to go undrafted in the OHL twice. Poulin, now a TSN analyst, said the hard part about winning the award is getting on people's radar. "They're very relentless on the puck. Ranked #67 by NHL CENTRAL SCOUTING (NA Skaters, 2015 NHL Entry Draft: Cirelli heads into the offseason after putting up six points (three goals, three assists) in six games against the Maple Leafs. For a little while, youd see every game he was really making gains. That puts Johnson in more of a scorer's role, which suits his game. Use arrows to navigate between autocomplete results. Hes the first player over the boards on a key penalty kill or to protect the lead, and now Cirelli has found his offensive confidence. Ranked #71 by TSN/McKenzie. (Curtis Joe, EP 2014) That purpose is how Cirelli worked his way to the NHL, going from walk-on to becoming a Lightning third-round pick in 2015. But theres no one Ive played with, a guy that young that wins that many puck battles, the little things he does those are qualities you cant teach. They work out 2 1/2-3 hours a day, focusing on power and speed. "He played so hard, he hit guys, he could score," Cirelli said. He played a pivotal role in the final game, proving that he can make a difference under great pressure to perform. Loved the way he played: hard-working, 200-foot game, good offense, Cirelli said. Anthony Cirellis name came up. 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He's one of those players I appreciate watching and (who) doesn't get enough credit for all the little things he does.". Obviously, everyone wants to score, to be that guy, Cirelli said. When Dan Noble caught the highlights of Cirellis game-winner Tuesday, he thought back to all their drills at his Woodbridge, Ontario, training facility. Hunt was so torn that night, thinking about it on his screened-in porch, he told Smith he had a bad feeling. A few phone calls later, Cirelli was a General. The Zamboni word mark and configuration of the Zamboni ice resurfacing machine are registered trademarks of Frank J. Zamboni & Co., Inc. Frank J. Zamboni & Co., Inc. 2023. Cirelli works on his faceoffs, one area where he wants to improve (he is currently at 47.1 percent). Follow Joe on Twitter @JoeSmithNHL, Tampa Bay forward Anthony Cirelli scores the game-winning goal in overtime on Ottawa goaltender Marcus Hogberg on Tuesday night at Amalie Arena. Franchise Hockey Manager, 2015 NHL Entry Draft: Well, thats what we call him: Selke, Johnson said, smiling. Cirelli played a key role for the Tampa Bay Lightning in their run to the Stanley Cup championship in 2020. His teammates Mikhail Sergachev and Erik Cernak also signed eight-year extensions on the same day. It's pretty open-ended in that respect. Tampa Bay went on to win 3-1. How can he not be? "I feel that's a pretty good comparison. Latest on Tampa Bay Lightning center Anthony Cirelli including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on ESPN He made his NHL debut that night against the Dallas Stars and scored his first goal and assist in a 5-4 overtime win. "Mr. Reliable," Stamkos said. He was born Dec. 30, 1987, in Painesville. Adam Erne . (Matt Kartozian / USA Today). He's a great teammate, great guy, great leader. And he's making a huge impact in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Is Anthony Cirelli playing tonight against the New York Islanders? His contributions in the playoffs were even more critical, scoring the game-winning goal in double overtime against the New York Islanders in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Final, sending the Lightning to the Stanley Cup Final. "You know, he plays the same way as he did then, Smith said. "My elevation into Selke levels came when I scored a goal against Russia in (Rendez-vous) in 1987 (a hockey series between the Soviet Union and NHL All-Stars), but I was there for defensive purposes," Poulin said. Never settle. And he seems to have them, which is amazing.. Cirelli grew up idolizing former Leafs (and Lightning) forward Darcy Tucker, the tough-nosed, 5-foot-10, 170-pound center who played nearly 950 NHL games. Cirelli won back-to-back Stanley Cups with the Lightning in 2020 and 2021; he also played in the 2022 Stanley Cup Finals but Tampa lost to the Colorado Avalanche. Lightning Hockey, L.P. is a division of Vinik Sports Group. He had 19 goals last year with no power-play time, and Cirelli already has seven in 31 games this season. Once he returns, he should fill a middle-six role. But it wasnt the typical names that donned each players name plate like normal each one had a lucky nickname.
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