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Three assists Wednesday Abruzzese notched three assists in AHL Syracuse's 3-2 win over Laval on Wednesday.

Impact This was Abruzzese's third multi-point effort of the campaign. The forward has a total of four goals and 10 helpers through 16 contests in his first year with the Crunch. He's not likely to see much time with the Lightning this year, but he's on pace for a career-best AHL campaign.

NOVEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Goal, assist in AHL loss Abruzzese scored a goal and added an assist in AHL Syracuse's 4-2 loss to Rochester on Wednesday.

Impact Abruzzese is off to a positive start in his first year with the Crunch, racking up a goal and four assists over five games. The 26-year-old has aged out of prospect status and is more likely to be a career minor-leaguer at this point. However, if he continues to play well, he could get a call-up to the Lightning to fill a bottom-six spot.

OCTOBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Put on waivers Abruzzese was placed on waivers by Tampa Bay on Wednesday.

Impact Abruzzese had 15 goals and 43 points across 72 regular-season appearances with AHL Toronto in 2024-25. The 26-year-old is likely to spend most, if not all, of the upcoming campaign with AHL Syracuse.

OCTOBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Signs one-year deal Abruzzese signed a one-year, two-way contract with Tampa Bay on Tuesday.

Impact Abruzzese produced 15 goals and 43 points in 71 regular-season games with AHL Toronto in 2024-25. The 26-year-old forward will compete for a depth role with the Lightning during training camp but might spend most of the 2025-26 campaign in the minors.

JULY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Waived by Toronto Abruzzese was placed on waivers by the Maple Leafs on Thursday with the intent to reassign him to AHL Toronto.

Impact Abruzzese hasn't appeared in an NHL game since he made two appearances for the Maple Leafs during the 2022-23 season. Assuming he clears waivers, he'll head back to the AHL, where he'll likely spend most of the 2024-25 campaign.

OCTOBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Goes to minors Abruzzese was assigned to AHL Toronto on Monday.

Impact Abruzzese accounted for 16 goals and 48 points in 69 minor-league contests with the Marlies last season. He also picked up two assists in two big-league outings with the Maple Leafs during the 2022-23 campaign. Abruzzese is likely to spend most of the upcoming season in the minors.

OCTOBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Agrees to two-year contract Abruzzese agreed to a two-year, two-way contract with Toronto on Monday.

Impact Abruzzese produced 16 goals and 48 points in 69 regular-season games for AHL Toronto last season. He also added two goals and five assists in seven outings during the 2023 Calder Cup Playoffs. Additionally, Abruzzese had two assists in two NHL outings with the Maple Leafs during the 2022-23 campaign. The 24-year-old forward will likely begin the 2023-24 season in the minors.

JULY 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to AHL Abruzzese was reassigned to AHL Toronto on Thursday, Kevin McGran of The Toronto Star reports.

Impact Abruzzese had two assists over two games during his time with the big club. He'll likely finish out the campaign with the Marlies.

APRIL 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Up with Leafs Abruzzese was recalled from AHL Toronto on an emergency basis Sunday.

Impact Abruzzese has one goal and seven hits in nine games with the Maple Leafs this season. He has notched 15 goals and 29 assists in 65 AHL contests this campaign.

APRIL 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nick Abruzzese | Post Game Nick Abruzzese speaks with the media following the Leafs 4-2 loss against the Detroit Red Wings on Friday.

OCTOBER 8, 2022 • NHL.COM

Nick Abruzzese | Media Day Nick Abruzzese speaks with the media ahead of the 2022 Traverse City Prospect Tournament.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022 • NHL.COM

Nick Abruzzese ' Post Game Nick Abruzzese speaks with the media following the Leafs 5-2 victory over the Boston Bruins on Friday.

APRIL 30, 2022 • NHL.COM

Nick Abruzzese Post Game ' Toronto Maple Leafs vs Boston Bruines ' April 29, 2022

APRIL 30, 2022 • YOUTUBE

Nick Abruzzese Records First NHL Goal Against Bruins Via Deflection

APRIL 30, 2022 • YOUTUBE