section: | slug: lightnings-anthony-cirelli-shifts-to-ltir | sport: hockey | route: article_single_fantasy | "He reminds me a lot of Toews," Strome said. Joe Smith can be reached at [emailprotected] Follow @JoeSmithTB. If Cirelli is unable to play on Thursday, it is expected that Mikey Eyssimont will take his spot in the lineup. Louis Domingue "Sweet Lou". Reliable' his first year in the playoffs, and I remember thinking, that's pretty high praise from a guy like that.". $87.99 $157.99. "I really like players that are hard to play against and are capable offensively," Poulin said. - Verification Badge on your profile, Post a scouting report/trivia/player comment in English (visible here), 2015 round 3 #72 overall by Tampa Bay Lightning, CHL Memorial Cup Most Sportsmanlike Player. (Curtis Joe, EP 2014) No update on his status. As he moved on to junior, Cirelli said he tried to model his game after Toews, the Blackhawks' "Captain Serious.". 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. He beat me in the OHL finals my second year, and he scored the game-winning goal in the Memorial Cup and got traded to us. [8] Cirelli would make his NHL debut that night against the Dallas Stars at American Airlines Center. Needs to get stronger and work on making better decisions along the boards. After working out, Cirelli then would go home and take 200 shots at his backyard shooting range. Cirelli is not expected to rejoin the team . 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). The Lightning selected Cirelli in the third round (No. ", Said Bergeron: "We talk about playing both sides, about chipping in offensively but not sacrificing that for being in position defensively, making those plays and helping out. Subscribe to The Athletic for in-depth coverage of your favorite players, teams, leagues and clubs. On teams with the likes of Strome and Alex Debrincat, Cirelli wasn't the top dog when it came to the scoresheet. [4], On January 9, 2017, Cirelli was traded by the Oshawa Generals to the Erie Otters. Anthony Cirelli "Rocko". Cirelli is always one of the last guys on the ice after practice, and he consistently reviews video with Halpern or fellow assistant Derek Lalonde. That could change in a few months if the Lightning get some primetime TV action in a playoff run. "I feel that's a pretty good comparison. Anthony J. Cirelli, 28, of Mentor, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, March 31, 2016, at his residence. Next season, Cirelli is likely to have at least one new linemate, as Killorn is a UFA heading into the summer. Hes a top-notch player, said Capitals coach Todd Reirden. He just goes out there and knows if he plays the way he's supposed to, for the most part he's going to be extremely effective. We want to see him take the neutral zone and then get a step on guys, that shows me weve done our job. (To clarify, xGA is expected goal suppression and GA is goal suppression, FQoC% refers to forward quality of competition and DEF is expected and actual goal suppression.). Lightning Hockey, L.P. is a division of Vinik Sports Group. "Guys don't want to play against them," Poulin said of Selke candidates. "We always used to joke when we got to know him in Erie (Pa.) that he wasn't that good in minor hockey. 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). All-in-all, a player who can play in all situations and be relied upon to make a difference. He's been accepted by the team just because he does all those little things right. 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. "He's fast. He does drive us, Lalonde said. Lightning's Anthony Cirelli: Shifts to LTIR - CBSSports.com Copyright 1999-2020 Lightning Hockey, L.P. and the National Hockey League. Hes willing to rip through the middle and can still make plays, where other guys will skate through those areas and pucks will bounce off their sticks and (they wont) be able to control those plays. If you look at Evolving-Hockeys goals above replacement, Cirelli trails only Point, Shattenkirk, Alex Killorn and Hedman on the Lightning. Cirelli will be out until late November, so this move allows the Lightning to gain some cap flexibility. Anthony Circelli Obituary (1968 - 2023) - Legacy Remembers He has signed 3 contracts worth a total value of $67,175,000. Different guys like (Anze) Kopitar and Bergeron, as defensively sound as they are, but theyre still able to create offensive output out of heavier plays and going through some of those areas. He was initially pretty solid defensively and not all that fun to play against. He also had a team-high four blocked shots, as his strong two-way game was on full display. Lightning's Anthony Cirelli: On the ice but not near return Cirelli trains with Leafs star Mitch Marner, Lightning prospect Taylor Raddysh and the Islanders Michael Dal Colle, who was taken fifth overall a year before Cirelli. Anthony Cirelli: An underappreciated prospect - Raw Charge He and Josh Brown are the only ones. pic.twitter.com/OfQPPfvq03, Bolts Jolts (@BoltsJolts) February 9, 2020. Franchise Hockey Manager, 2015 NHL Entry Draft: Whether the Lightning get that opportunity this year remains to be seen. - Connect directly with players, coaches, teams, scouts and agents (optional) Cirelli scored the game-winning goal in overtime against the Kelowna Rockets in the 2015 Memorial Cup. Any other third party trademarks or copyrights are the property of their respective owners. But this is also where Cirellis non-stop motor, his relentless work ethic and his identity on the ice were forged. Cirelli works on his faceoffs, one area where he wants to improve (he is currently at 47.1 percent). Both hate to be outworked, both hyper-competitive. He was selected by the Lightning in the third round (72nd overall) of the 2015 NHL Entry Draft.Cirelli won back-to-back Stanley Cups with the Lightning in 2020 and 2021; he also . "He plays well beyond his age.". Cirelli should win the Selke for this play by itself. - Ability to add additional data to your career profile: Videos, Images, Social Media, Referrals, Fitness Testing Results and much more! Loved the way he played: hard-working, 200-foot game, good offense, Cirelli said. [6] However, the Otters would ultimately fall in the championship game of the 2017 Memorial Cup tournament to the host Windsor Spitfires.[7]. 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. Some were more obscure than others, but still fun nonetheless. Cirelli recorded his first career NHL goal and assist in the game, which resulted in a 54 overtime win. 15, 1997. He scored twice including in overtime in the 2015 Memorial Cup final against Kelowna of the Western Hockey League. He's so good in those close battles, just an all-around player. Is not an elite scorer but can hold his own offensively when place in an offensive role. Next season, Cirelli is likely to have at least one new linemate, as Killorn is a UFA heading into the summer. Cirelli willed the team to a win, and Shattenkirk pointed out thats the type of play he makes nearly every game. https://cdn.theathletic.com/app/uploads/2019/12/18134019/11_27-Cirelli-vs-STL.mp4, https://cdn.theathletic.com/app/uploads/2019/12/18165250/IMG_2010.mp4, https://cdn.theathletic.com/app/uploads/2019/12/18164801/IMG_2140.mp4. Some of the league's top players have taken notice. Eyssimont has appeared in five games for the Lightning this season, registering one assist. Anthony Cireli Stats Last 20 Games This Season | StatMuse anthony cireli stats last 20 games this season Anthony Cirelli has 5 goals, 8 assists and a plus-minus of +7 in 20 games in his last 20 games this season. 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. 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0 . But Cirelli came through with a highlight-reel, Selke-like play Feb. 8 against the Islanders. He has always been a hockey nerd, as Noble describes it, asking for the entrance code at the gym on long summer weekends when its supposed to be closed. Dan Rosen, Lightning depth shines through again in Game 3, Complete Lightning vs. Bruins series coverage. He'd examine how candidates did against the top opponents. But for Cirelli, who grew up in Woodbridge, Ontario, a suburb of Toronto, his relentlessness and desire for that style was more about survival. Anthony Cireli Stats Last 20 Games This Season | StatMuse "He wants to belong. He's a great teammate, great guy, great leader. 72) of the 2015 NHL Draft, following an impressive season with Oshawa of the Ontario Hockey League, where he had 36 points (13 . At the Times, he covered the Lightning from 2010-18 and the Tampa Bay Rays and Tampa Bay Buccaneers from 2008-13. Anthony Cirelli - NHL News & Rumors | FOX Sports Use arrows to navigate between autocomplete results. "You know, he plays the same way as he did then, Smith said. What struck Noble about Cirelli is how humble he is. ", Lightning Hall of Famer Martin St. Louis put it best: "I dont think theres one thing that he does that really wows me, but he does everything well," St. Louis said. When Anthony Cirelli was drafted 72 nd overall by the by the Tampa Bay Lightning in the summer of 2015, he was already a big name to those who follow the NHL. Lightning forward Anthony Cirelli scores against the Coyotes at Gila River Arena on Feb. 22. Has become one of NHLs best shutdown forwards thanks to hockey smarts, work ethic and an attention to detail. Anthony Cirelli has a goal, 5 assists and a plus-minus of +5 in 10 games in his last 10 games in his career. Anthony Cirelli, Tampa Bay Lightning, C - Fantasy Hockey News, Stats Hes helped us in any situation, even getting some (power-play) time. For Kopitar and OReilly, it took 10. Those are the biggest things. Shoots L. Experience 6 years. Prior to his recall Cirelli was enjoying a productive rookie season with the Crunch. Could stand to add some more strength to his frame. Cirelli also participated in the 2017 World Junior Championship with Canada, winning a silver medal. 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. They work out 2 1/2-3 hours a day, focusing on power and speed. If there was one guy I looked up to, it was him.. Long Range Potential: All NHL logos and marks and NHL team logos and marks depicted herein are the property of the NHL and the respective teams and may not be reproduced without the prior written consent of NHL Enterprises, L.P. NHL 2023. That's what separates (Cirelli) from a lot of guys. He was drafted 72nd overall by the Tampa Bay Lightning in the 3rd round of the 2015 entry draft. Besides Cirelli, you have Sergachev, who has taken big steps commanding the defensive zone, as another RFA. The Athletic's Jeremy Rutherford contributed to this story. Anthony Cirelli was selected by the Lightning in the third round (No. Miller trade last June showed). Anthony Cirelli Stats, News, Bio | ESPN Cirelli had seven points (three goals, four assists) to help Canada win the silver medal at the 2017 IIHF World Junior Championship, including a goal and an assist in a 5-2 win against Sweden in the semifinals. A post shared by Tampa Bay Lightning (@tblightning) on Mar 16, 2019 at 10:04am PDT. We don't really see him enough. The Lightning players donned their nicknames on the back of St. Patrick Day-themed jerseys they wore during warm-ups. When you watch him now, hes just gotten bigger and stronger, but he comes to work every single day. Cirelli picked up an assist in Saturday's 2-1 overtime loss to Toronto in Game 6. [10] On April 12, 2018, Cirelli made his NHL Stanley Cup Playoff debut in a 52 Lightning victory over the visiting New Jersey Devils. They want to be the elite offensive scorer, the go-to guy in crunch time, the quarterback of the power play. Anthony Cirelli: News, Stats, Game Logs | RotoWire He outworked everybody (in Oshawa). 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. He can play physical. NHL.com is the official web site of the National Hockey League. The biggest thing Ive noticed is his stick skills and puck plays, hes had a ton of growth. Theyll go over shifts, clips on the penalty kill, plays he missed. All Rights Reserved. He lives in a hotel near Amalie Arena. Cirelli (18:39 TOI) averages more minutes than Kucherov (18:33) and captain Steven Stamkos (18:09) and trails only Brayden Point among forwards. Anthony is related to Michael J Cirelli and Kathleen E Cirelli as well as 3 additional people. The shutdown role isn't one that kids often grow up dreaming of playing. Cirelli, 20, made his NHL debut March 1 after being recalled from Syracuse of the American Hockey League. His game is still maturing as he enters his mid-20s. 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 . Cirelli has improved his skating significantly thanks to his work with skating coach Barb Underhill, who facilitated a similar transformation with Brayden Point. Hell walk in with Marner, and the Leafs star will get mobbed. Every day he got a little better, little better. It certainly helps for Selke candidates to get exposure on national TV during the Stanley Cup playoffs, where they can have signature moments or matchups. He doesn't have a car, so he bums rides from teammates. Hes turned into an amazing two-way player, said MVP candidate Nathan MacKinnon. On July 13, 2022, Cirelli signed an eight-year, $50 million contract extension with the Lightning. "He's a very good player," Bergeron said. Anthony was the loving father of Dominic, who was The story has been told before, but its so crazy, its worth repeating. 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. Spin: Cirelli heads into the offseason after putting up six points (three goals, three assists) in six games against the Maple Leafs. Cirelli took a big step forward in 2018-19, settling in as a third-line center and finishing with 19 goals, 39 points and a plus-25 rating to help the Lightning tie the NHL single-season record with 62 victories. Maple Leafs report cards: The dragon is slayed, Toronto advances to the Once he returns, he should fill a middle-six role. Veteran Lightning defenseman Kevin Shattenkirk said Cirelli reminds him of Bergeron, only with better speed. - [EP], Powered by 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. Enter Search Term. I remember Stamkos calling him 'Mr. Mikhail Sergachevs stall was decorated with the name Sugar, the S being Supermans logo. The Official Site of the Tampa Bay Lightning. If Im not working, Im not really useful at all.. He, Alex Killorn and Brandon Hagel had a strong postseason as a line, but the helper came when Bolts coach Jon Cooper juggled lines and put Steven Stamkos with Cirelli and Killorn. On December 24, 2020, Cirelli signed a three-year, $14.4 million contract with the Lightning. Now you can argue that, on a Lightning team full of stars, Cirelli is one of the most important players. Sign up for EP Premium and verify your profile to access these benefits. He made his NHL debut that night against the Dallas Stars and scored his first goal and assist in a 5-4 overtime win. 'Active' : 'Inactive'}} players, Search {{searchActivePlayers ? The Mastercard Memorial Cup hero on May 31st, 2015, Cirelli was a spectacle to behold. Anthony J. Cirelli, 28, of Mentor, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, March 31, 2016, at his residence. That purpose is how Cirelli worked his way to the NHL, going from walk-on to becoming a Lightning third-round pick in 2015. Cirelli was invited for a walk-on tryout with Oshawa and was cut, but he was brought back the next day. If no results appear, use Enter to do a full site search. That performance helped Tampa Bay take a 2-1 lead in the best-of-7 series. A slick skater who is able to make creative plays in the neutral zone. Obviously, everyone wants to score, to be that guy, Cirelli said. Tampa Bay went on to win 3-1. whom one teammate labeled the teams engine, he scored the game-winning goal in the Memorial Cup, https://cdn.theathletic.com/app/uploads/2020/03/22171346/3_7-Cirelli-3.mp4, highlight-reel, Selke-like play Feb. 8 against the Islanders. It was given to the Tampa Bay Lightning rookie center by captain Steven Stamkos. Stanley Cup Playoffs is a completely different level, but for people that are Canadian, playing in the World Juniors, the Memorial Cup, that's as big of a stage as you can get other than the (Stanley Cup) playoffs.". Follow @faiello_mari. So I wanted to be a two-way guy, be a good defensive player while also chip in offensively.. He made plays he shouldnt be able to make. [5] Cirelli scored another championship clinching goal in overtime, the 2017 J. Ross Robertson Cup winning goal for the Otters in Game 5 of the OHL championship series against the Mississauga Steelheads . Hes your modern-day power forward. Anthony Cirelli Obituary (1987 - 2016) - Mentor, OH - News-Herald 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. Anthony Cirelli's passing has been publicly announced by Holt Funeral Home in Woonsocket, RI.Legacy invites you to offer condolences and share memories of Anthony in the Guest Book below.The most rece Smith of the Senators, who coached Cirelli in junior with Oshawa. BOSTON --Anthony Cirelli has a nickname. Subscribe to The Athletic for in-depth coverage of your favorite players, teams, leagues and clubs. Anthony Cirelli - Elite Prospects "Mr. Please logout and login again. Status On roster. Its a testament that if you stay on it, you want something bad enough, you can get it done.. "This is the year maybe?" Tampa Bay will have to make some tough decisions this summer, with BriseBois acknowledging that there comes a time when they cant keep everyone (as the cap-related J.T. Coaching helps a lot, too, and you learn and get better over time. After signing a three-year, entry-level contract with the Lightning in May 2016, Cirelli made his NHL debut in March 2018 against the Dallas Stars. In the 2018 Stanley Cup Playoffs, Cirelli had three points (two goals, one assist) in 17 games. So for Cirelli to finish 11th (and earn a first-place vote) last season as a rookie was pretty telling. Cirelli produced a goal and a power-play assist in Tuesday's 7-3 Game 1 win over the Maple Leafs.. Cirelli put the Lightning ahead 2-0 early before assisting on the second of Tampa Bay's four power-play goals. (Matt Kartozian / USA Today). Get access to our unique free agency lists and many more premium features, A hard-working center who takes his shifts as they come, and finds a way to make a difference. The jerseys are being auctioned at tampabaylightning.com/jerseyauction to benefit the Lightning Foundation. "He played so hard, he hit guys, he could score," Cirelli said. Drafted from Oshawa (OHL) Cirelli hasn't made it look all that difficult. He outworked everybody (in Oshawa). "You never know.". Cirelli (shoulder) was on the ice Thursday at training camp working on skills, reports the Tampa Bay Times. He wouldnt elaborate on what the nickname was for or where it necessarily came from, but he said it was something Hedman started after Gourde got called-up his first year. He's played in big situations. 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. by And he seems to have them, which is amazing.. Cirelli went unselected in back-to-back OHL drafts, though 600 other players names were called. 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. Tampa Bay went on to win 3-1. His overtime goal in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Final against the New York Islanders put the Lightning into the Stanley Cup Final for the first time since 2015, and he contributed three assists in six games against the Dallas Stars in the Cup Final to help Tampa Bay win its first championship since 2004.