TAMPA BAY –The Tampa Bay Lightning have recalled forward Conor Sheary from the Syracuse Crunch of the American Hockey League and re-assigned goaltender Matt Tomkins to the Crunch, vice president and general manager Julien BriseBois announced today.

Last month, he was placed on waivers by the Lightning and has been with the Crunch since. However, he is now getting another chance with the NHL roster. In 11 games this season with the Crunch, Sheary has three goals,

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