MICHAEL EYSSIMONT NEWS

First goal since November Eyssimont scored a goal and added five hits in Thursday's 4-1 win over the Bruins.

Impact Eyssimont's tally at 19:10 of the second period ended up being the game-winner. It was his first point in 10 appearances and his first goal since Nov. 30 versus the Maple Leafs. The 28-year-old has been a regular in the Lightning's bottom six, but he's struggled with six points, 68 shots on net, 52 hits, 28 PIM and a minus-3 rating over 37 appearances. That level of offense is too low to help most fantasy managers, and a lack of outstanding non-scoring production isn't useful either.

JANUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Ready to rock Eyssimont (lower body) will play against the Canadiens on Sunday, per Benjamin Pierce of the Lightning's official site.

Impact Eyssimont will probably occupy a middle-six role after missing Saturday's 6-2 win over the Rangers. He has produced three goals, five points, 58 shots on net, 15 blocked shots and 37 hits over 31 appearances this season. Eyssimont will replace Jake Guentzel (undisclosed) in Sunday's lineup.

DECEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing Saturday Eyssimont (lower body) won't play versus the Rangers on Saturday, Gabby Shirley of FanDuel Sports Network Florida & Sun reports.

Impact Eyssimont didn't participate in Friday's practice and will miss his first game since Opening Night versus Carolina on Oct. 11. He has accounted for three goals, five points, 58 shots on net, 15 blocked shots and 37 hits over 31 appearances this season.

DECEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers lower-body injury Eyssimont is day-to-day with a lower-body injury, Benjamin Pierce of the Lightning's official site reports.

Impact Eyssimont missed practice Friday. The 28-year-old has three goals, two assists, 37 hits and 58 shots on goal in 31 games this season. He is questionable for Saturday's tilt against the Rangers.

DECEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Nabs helper Saturday Eyssimont notched an assist, two hits and a plus-2 rating in Saturday's 5-1 win over the Kraken.

Impact Eyssimont snapped a four-game point drought, though he had three goals over four contests prior to the slump. The 28-year-old helped out on Declan Carlile's first NHL goal late in the third period. Eyssimont is up to five points, 52 shots on net, 32 hits, 26 PIM and a minus-1 rating over 27 outings. He's filled a fourth-line role and looks unlikely to replicate his 25-point regular season from 2023-24.

DECEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Finds twine again Eyssimont scored a goal on three shots in Saturday's 5-3 loss to the Maple Leafs.

Impact Eyssimont is quickly turning things around, scoring all three of his goals this season over the last four games. He's up to four points, 45 shots on net, 25 hits, 26 PIM and a minus-1 rating through 22 appearances. Eyssimont figures to fill a slightly larger role while the Lightning are missing some of their regular wingers -- all of Nikita Kucherov, Nick Paul and Mitchell Chaffee were sidelined with undisclosed injuries Saturday. Outside of deep banger leagues, Eyssimont doesn't have much long-term appeal.

DECEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 1, 2024 • NHL.COM

Goals in consecutive games Eyssimont scored a goal on four shots and added three hits in Wednesday's 5-4 loss to the Capitals.

Impact Eyssimont has scored in consecutive games after being limited to just one assist over his first 18 appearances this season. Despite the lack of offense, he's been a fourth-line fixture, and he also saw 54 seconds of power-play time Wednesday. Eyssimont has three points, 40 shots on net, 24 PIM and 21 hits across 20 outings overall.

NOVEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Tacks on goal Monday Eyssimont scored a goal on five shots and went plus-2 in Monday's 8-2 win over the Avalanche.

Impact This was his first goal and second point of the campaign, ending an 11-game slump. Eyssimont has been a bottom-six fixture since he made his season debut Oct. 15 after missing Opening Night. He's added 36 shots on net, 18 hits, 24 PIM and a minus-1 rating through 19 contests. Eyssimont can chip in depth scoring, as evidenced by his 25-point campaign in 2023-24, but he's also down 1:07 of ice time per game in 2024-25, which limits his opportunities to contribute.

NOVEMBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Garners assist in win Eyssimont notched an assist and two PIM in Saturday's 3-0 win over the Capitals.

Impact The helper was Eyssimont's first point in seven appearances this season. He began the campaign on the non-roster list but only missed one regular-season game due to lower-body injury. The winger has contributed 12 shots on net, nine hits, six PIM and a plus-1 rating while filling a third-line role.

OCTOBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Activated off non-roster list Eyssimont (lower body) was taken off the injured non-roster list ahead of Tuesday's matchup with Vancouver, per the NHL media site.

Impact Eyssimont has been working in a third-line role and will likely slot into that spot for Tuesday's tilt. In 81 regular-season outings last year, the 28-year-old Colorado native set new personal bests with 11 goals, 14 assists and 149 shots and could improve upon those numbers in 2024-25 if continues to be a full-time contributor.

OCTOBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Remaining out Friday Eyssimont (lower body) won't play versus the Hurricanes on Friday, Gabby Shirley of Bally Sports Florida reports.

Impact Eyssimont remains on the injured non-roster list. Until he is activated, the 28-year-old forward will be unavailable. The Lightning will dress 11 forwards and seven defensemen in Friday's season opener, with Darren Raddysh dressing and Conor Sheary sitting as a healthy scratch.

OCTOBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Moves to non-roster list Eyssimont (lower body) was placed on non-roster injured reserve Tuesday.

Impact Eyssimont was limited during training camp due to injury but still could be available for Opening Night against Carolina on Friday. He supplied 11 goals, 25 points, 104 PIM and 135 hits over 81 games in the 2023-24 regular season.

OCTOBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Making progress Eyssimont (lower body) could be ready for the start of the season according to coach Jon Cooper, Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times reports Sunday.

Impact Eyssimont has been dealing with a lower-body injury for a few weeks now, but he is close to full strength after shedding his non-contact jersey at Friday's practice. The 28-year-old will fill a bottom-six role with the Bolts when he's ready to go.

OCTOBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Could be ahead of schedule Eyssimont (lower body) is wearing a regular jersey at practice Friday, Gabby Shirley of Bally Sports Florida reports.

Impact Eyssimont has been dealing with the injury since the start of training camp, and it was assumed that he would not be ready for Opening Night on Oct. 11 versus Carolina. With the start of the season still a week away, Eyssimont looks to be on track to start the season in the lineup, barring any setbacks. Eyssimont is expected to play on the third line, alongside Nick Paul and Conor Sheary, as well as seeing second power-play action.

OCTOBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Targeting mid-October return Eyssimont (lower-body) is not expected to return to action until mid-October, Erik Erlendsson of LightningInsider.com reports Wednesday.

Impact At a minimum, Eyssimont shouldn't be expected to suit up for Opening Night against Carolina on Oct. 11, though he could miss closer to 4-5 games depending on his recovery. Without Eyssimont in the lineup, either Mitchell Chaffee or Zemgus Girgensons could start the season on the third line in addition to taking Eyssimont's spot with the No. 2 power-play unit.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Hampered by undisclosed injury Eyssimont is dealing with an undisclosed injury that will limit him at the start of training camp, Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times reports Wednesday.

Impact Eyssimont is coming off a career year in 2023-24 during which he played in a career-best 81 games while also registering personal bests in goals (11), assists (14) and shots (149). The 28-year-old Colorado native should be in the mix for power-play minutes with the No. 2 group this season -- assuming his undisclosed injury doesn't sideline him for too long.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

So close to Gordie Howe hat trick Eyssimont had a goal and an assist Thursday in a 7-4 victory over the Canadiens. He also picked up four PIM.

Impact His goal was pure determination and the epitome of never giving up. Eyssimont pushed the game to 2-1 in the first period when he drove the net and jammed the puck off Cayden Primeau's stick and up-and-over the netminder. And his PIM came in the third when he mistakenly thought that Arber Xhekaj was the cause of Brandon Hagel's injury and chased him down to throw fists. But Xhekaj was an innocent bystander when Steven Stamkos slammed an unsuspecting Hagel. It's a great demonstration of why Eyssimont is a fabulous teammate -- he stands up for his guys, and he came within a referee's discretion of a Gordie Howe hat trick. The goal was his 11th of the season.

APRIL 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Provides helper Eyssimont notched an assist and five hits in Wednesday's 3-1 win over the Bruins.

Impact Eyssimont snapped a four-game skid when he assisted on a Mitchell Chaffee tally in the first period. With five points over 10 outings in March, Eyssimont has enjoyed his most productive month since November. The forward is up to 10 goals, 11 assists, 126 shots on net, 115 hits, 95 PIM and a plus-5 rating through 71 contests in a bottom-six role.

MARCH 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Gets rare goal in loss Eyssimont scored a goal Thursday in a 6-3 loss to Calgary.

Impact Eyssimont isn't known for his offense -- it was his first goal in 16 games. But he does deliver some meathead stats, like 95 hits and 86 PIM, as well as 120 shots. Eyissimont doesn't deliver much fantasy value, but will make an impact on the ice.

MARCH 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Has earned coach's trust Eyssimont has one assist, 15 shots and 10 hits in his last eight games.

Impact Eyssimont may not deliver fantasy points, but he's earned the trust of his coach. At age 27, Eyssimont is tracking toward is first-full season in the NHL, and he's two points from tying his career mark of 15 points which he set last season in stops in three cities (San Jose, Winnipeg and Tampa Bay). He could hit 25 points and 100 hits this season, but there's little fantasy value in this bottom-six workhorse.

JANUARY 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Grabs helper Thursday Eyssimont earned an assist against Edmonton on Thursday.

Impact Eyssimont remains mired in an 18-game goal drought during which he has garnered 41 shots, five assists and 20 hits while averaging 12:33 of ice time. As long as the 27-year-old center continues to register over two shots per game, he should eventually mind the back of the net and break out of his slump.

DECEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Surprise highlight-reel goal Eyssimont scored a goal Saturday in a 6-4 win over the Senators.

Impact It was a highlight-reel snipe. Eyssimont split the Sens' D on a rush and roofed a backhand as he fell to the ice. "I don't know if tenacity has ever been a problem with him, to be honest," Lightning coach Jon Cooper said of Eyssimont. "That's kind of what he brings every single night. ... He never stops on plays, and he didn't stop on that one and he was rewarded." The fourth liner has three goals and one assist in 11 games. His fantasy value is nominal.

NOVEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

How Lightning's Mikey Eyssimont has embraced the role of pest Despite bottom-six minutes. the 27-year-old forward is doing all the little things to make him a valuable member of the lineup.

OCTOBER 28, 2023 • TAMPABAY.COM

Tallies first point of season Eyssimont picked up an assist for his first point of the season in Sunday's 5-2 loss against the Senators.

Impact Eyssimont was also good for a plus-1 rating, a shot on goal, a blocked shots and three hits in his 13:57 of ice time across 17 shifts. His calling card is his hitting, and he dished out 107 hits across 54 games with the Jets, Sharks and Lightning in 2022-23.

OCTOBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE