Mitchell Chaffee - NHL News & Rumors

Sent back to AHL Chaffee has been reassigned to AHL Syracuse by the Lightning, the team announced Sunday.

Impact Chaffee was recalled to play in the Lightning's regular-season finale against the Rangers, and he notched an assist for his first point of the season in his 11th game. The 28-year-old has been with AHL Syracuse for most of the season and has excelled, registering 57 points (24 goals, 33 assists) in 54 games.

APRIL 19 • ROTOWIRE

Set to be called up Chaffee is slated to be called up by the Lightning on Wednesday, Erik Erlendsson of LightningInsider.com reports.

Impact Chaffee has made 10 appearances for the Lightning this year, and he's been held without a point with 24 hits, four blocked shots and four PIM while averaging 9:11 of ice time. He'll rejoin the NHL club ahead of Wednesday's regular-season finale against the Rangers but will presumably head back to the minors afterward.

APRIL 15 • ROTOWIRE

Flipped to minors Chaffee was reassigned to AHL Syracuse on Tuesday, Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Chaffee has failed to record a point in 10 NHL games this year, though he did chip in 24 hits, four blocks and four PIM during that stretch while averaging 9:11 of ice time. It appears Chaffee will be switching places with Jakob Pelletier, who was called up in a corresponding move, according to Encina.

APRIL 7 • ROTOWIRE

Summoned from AHL Chaffee was recalled from AHL Syracuse on Thursday.

Impact Chaffee spent all of last season with the Lightning, tallying 12 goals and six assists across 66 games. He has spent most of the 2025-26 campaign with AHL Syracuse, scoring 24 goals and adding 31 assists over 52 contests. He has yet to pick up a point in seven NHL games this season. The Lightning are down to 11 healthy forwards, as Brandon Hagel (undisclosed) is doubtful for Thursday's tilt versus Pittsburgh.

APRIL 2 • ROTOWIRE

Nets two goals in Syracuse win Chaffee scored twice in AHL Syracuse's 6-2 win over Cleveland on Saturday.

Impact Chaffee has five goals and five helpers over nine outings in March. He's over a point-per-game pace this season in the AHL, earning 23 goals and 51 points through 49 outings. He hasn't been in the NHL since late October, but he's done his part with the Crunch to stay on the radar if a call-up is needed.

MARCH 22 • ROTOWIRE

Pots pair Saturday for Crunch Chaffee scored two goals in AHL Syracuse's 5-2 win over Belleville on Saturday.

Impact Chaffee moved above a point-per-game pace with this effort. He has 14 goals, 21 helpers, 87 shots and 35 PIM through 34 outings for the Crunch this season. He also saw seven contests with the Lightning to begin the campaign, but Chaffee hasn't seen the NHL ranks since he was waived Oct. 27.

FEBRUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Three points in AHL win Chaffee scored a goal and added two assists in AHL Syracuse's 6-3 win over Utica on Saturday.

Impact Chaffee's big game got him to a point-per-game pace for the Crunch this season. He's at 10 goals, 19 helpers, 70 shots on net and a minus-2 rating over 29 appearances. The 27-year-old forward could have a chance at a call-up if the injury to Gage Goncalves (undisclosed) is a long-term concern.

JANUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Three points for Syracuse Chaffee scored a goal and added two assists in AHL Syracuse's 3-2 win over Laval on Saturday.

Impact Chaffee had gone seven games without a goal, though he had six assists in that span. He's done a good job with nine goals and 17 helpers over 26 AHL outings this season. The 27-year-old will look to stay productive in hopes the Lightning will turn to him if they run thin at forward later in the campaign.

JANUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Nets two goals in AHL win Chaffee scored a pair of goals in AHL Syracuse's 3-2 win over Laval on Wednesday.

Impact Chaffee has a six-game point streak going after initially struggling following his return to the Crunch in late October. The 27-year-old forward has three goals, four assists and 21 shots on net over eight appearances. He was waived by the Lightning after beginning the year with no points in seven NHL games, but a strong showing in the AHL could help him get back up to the big club later in the campaign.

NOVEMBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Designated for waivers Chaffee was placed on waivers by the Lightning on Monday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.

Impact Chaffee's placement on waivers will allow the Bolts to send him down to AHL Syracuse. After going pointless in his first seven outings, the 27-year-old winger was left out of the lineup for Tampa's last two contests, with the team opting to roll with seven defensemen instead. Given his limited offensive upside, it seems unlikely another team will put a claim in on the Michigan native.

OCTOBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Gets goal in Game 4 loss Chaffee scored a goal and added three hits in Monday's 4-2 loss to the Panthers in Game 4.

Impact Chaffee earned his first point in three playoff appearances. The 27-year-old winger has added a shot, six hits and one blocked shot while playing in a bottom-six role with power-play time this postseason. He could see extra minutes if Brandon Hagel (upper body) is unable to play in Wednesday's Game 5 following the injury that knocked him out of Game 4.

APRIL 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Panthers vs Lightning | Game 4 Highlights | 4.28.25

APRIL 29, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Panthers erase deficit with 2 goals in 11 seconds, beat Lightning 4-2 to take 3-1 series lead

Aaron Ekblad and Seth Jones scored third-period goals 11 seconds apart and the Florida Panthers stormed from behind to beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-2 on Monday night to take a 3-...

APRIL 29, 2025 • Associated Press

Lightning's Mitchell Chaffee, Erik Cernak Strike Twice In 11 Seconds To Stun Panthers

APRIL 29, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Available to return Chaffee (upper body) will be an option for Game 1 against Florida on Tuesday, per Amalie Benjamin of NHL.com.

Impact After missing Thursday's 4-0 loss to the Rangers, Chaffee has been a regular at Tampa Bay practices leading into the playoffs. He had 12 goals, 18 points, 68 shots on net and 133 hits across 66 regular-season appearances in 2024-25. Chaffee could play in Game 1 versus the Panthers or be a healthy scratch if the Lightning dress 11 forwards and seven defensemen.

APRIL 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Out of action Chaffee (head) won't play versus the Rangers on Thursday, Gabby Shirley of FanDuel Sports Network Florida & Sun reports.

Impact The Lightning will go with seven defensemen to cover Chaffee's absence. It's unclear if he'll be ready for Game 1 versus the Panthers on Tuesday.

APRIL 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Panthers' Puljujarvi suspended 2 games for illegal check to head of Lightning's Chaffee

The NHL’s Department of Player Safety says Florida Panthers forward Jesse Puljujarvi has been suspended two games for an illegal check to the head of Tampa Bay Lightning forward Mi...

APRIL 17, 2025 • Associated Press

Leaves Tuesday's game Chaffee sustained an injury on a hit to the head in Tuesday's game versus the Panthers, Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Chaffee was hurt on a hit by Jesse Puljujarvi in the third period. Head coach Jon Cooper didn't have an update on Chaffee's status but thought the hit is worthy of a suspension. The Lightning have piled up injuries at the wrong time -- Chaffee was playing because Luke Glendening (upper body) and Oliver Bjorkstrand (lower body) were already unavailable. Chaffee should be considered day-to-day ahead of Thursday's game versus the Rangers.

APRIL 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Brayden Point's goal, 2 assists help Lightning beat Panthers 5-1

Brayden Point had a goal and two assists to lead the Tampa Bay Lightning to a 5-1 victory against the Florida Panthers

APRIL 16, 2025 • Associated Press

Draws assist Sunday Chaffee logged an assist in Sunday's 7-4 win over the Sabres.

Impact Chaffee is getting another chance in the lineup as the Lightning manage the absences of Oliver Bjorkstrand (lower body) and Luke Glendening (upper body). Darren Raddysh (undisclosed) was also injured Sunday, so the Lightning may not be able to roll out seven defensemen for a while, further helping Chaffee's chances of staying in the lineup. Chaffee ended a seven-game point drought Sunday, a span that also included 11 healthy scratches. He's now at 12 goals, six assists, 67 shots on net, 132 hits and a minus-3 rating across 65 appearances in a bottom-six role.

APRIL 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Draws assist Sunday Chaffee logged an assist in Sunday's 7-4 win over the Sabres.

APRIL 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Filling part-time role Chaffee has played in just eight of the Lightning's 19 games since the start of March after sitting out Monday's 5-1 win over the Rangers.

Impact The Lightning's deadline deal to bring in Oliver Bjorkstrand and Yanni Gourde has made playing time for bottom-six minutes more competitive. It also doesn't help Chaffee's cause that the Lightning are leaning toward dressing seven defensemen regularly, as he has often been out of the lineup to let Darren Raddysh stay in. Chaffee has done well at times with 17 points, 64 shots on net and 124 hits across 62 appearances, but he's earned just six of those points in his last 32 outings. Unless the Lightning rotate players out for rest ahead of the playoffs, Chaffee is likely to stay a healthy scratch.

APRIL 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Quick strike in win Chaffee scored a goal on three shots in Tuesday's 6-2 win over the Blue Jackets.

Impact Chaffee tipped home an Emil Lilleberg shot attempt for the opening goal just 30 seconds into the contest. This was Chaffee's second goal in the last three games, giving him as many points in March as he logged over eight outings in February. The 27-year-old has 12 tallies (four on the power play), 17 points, 59 shots on net, 112 hits and a minus-2 rating through 57 appearances this season. He's been a regular in the Lightning's lineup, though mainly as a bottom-six forward.

MARCH 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Victor Hedman scores twice in Tampa Bay's 6-2 win over Columbus

Victor Hedman scored twice and had three points to lead Tampa Bay to a 6-2 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets

MARCH 5, 2025 • Associated Press

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Panthers erase deficit with 2 goals in 11 seconds, beat Lightning 4-2 to take 3-1 series lead

Panthers' Puljujarvi suspended 2 games for illegal check to head of Lightning's Chaffee

Brayden Point's goal, 2 assists help Lightning beat Panthers 5-1

Victor Hedman scores twice in Tampa Bay's 6-2 win over Columbus