Joe Smith can be reached at [emailprotected] [emailprotected], (Top photo: Dave Reginek / NHLI via Getty Images). He's so good in those close battles, just an all-around player. He also had a team-high four blocked shots, as his strong two-way game was on full display. 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.". He outworks people. 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. But I had a goal and an assist in the first game and people are like, 'Who is this guy?'". In the middle of that is Cirelli, who CapFriendly projects will ink a four-year deal with an annual cap hit of between $4.1 million and $4.5 million. Dave Poulin, 61, the former Flyers, Capitals and Bruins centerman (and Selke winner in 1986-87), sums the Selke up in a different way. We had other guys on our team that were drafted and were high-end prospects. Debut Mar 1, 2018. BOSTON --Anthony Cirelli has a nickname. "But this is a whole other level. Smith drove the point home early on that he'd have to find another way to the NHL. "You can call it a clutch factor. He had 19 goals last year with no power-play time, and Cirelli already has seven in 31 games this season. Every day he got a little better, little better. "Guys don't want to play against them," Poulin said of Selke candidates. He reminds me a little bit of (Bruins star) Patrice Bergeron, Shattenkirk said. 'inactive' : 'active'}} players. ET; NBCSN, CBC, TVAS). On April 29, 2019, Cirelli was selected to make his full international debut after he was named to the Team Canada roster for the 2019 IIHF World Championship, held in Slovakia. NAME DATE TM OPP G A P +/-PIM PPG PPA SHG SHA GWG OTG S S% TOI; Anthony Cirelli: 3/25/2023: TBL @ BOS. [6] However, the Otters would ultimately fall in the championship game of the 2017 Memorial Cup tournament to the host Windsor Spitfires.[7]. Late in the second period, Islanders star Mathew Barzal newly crowned as the fastest player in the NHL at All-Star weekend had a breakaway for a potential tying goal, and somehow Cirelli chased him down, reached out from behind and lifted his stick at precisely the right moment, stealing the puck away to thwart the chance and keep the Lightning in control. Cirelli grew up idolizing former Leafs (and Lightning) forward Darcy Tucker, the tough-nosed, 5-foot-10, 170-pound center who played nearly 950 NHL games. Hell walk in with Marner, and the Leafs star will get mobbed. Terms of Use Cirelli (shoulder) took part in Monday's practice but remains weeks away from a possible return to the lineup, Gabby Shirley of Bally Sports Florida reports. "He's a very good player," Bergeron said. At the Times, he covered the Lightning from 2010-18 and the Tampa Bay Rays and Tampa Bay Buccaneers from 2008-13. He made plays he shouldnt be able to make. Cirelli is not expected to rejoin the team . 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. Cirelli will be out until late November, so this move allows the Lightning to gain some cap flexibility. He doesn't get enough credit for his stick work down low defensively. Tampa Bay has only three defensemen under contract next year (Victor Hedman, McDonagh and Braydon Coburn, currently on IR). Does the dirty work so that more offensive teammates can thrive. - Connect directly with players, coaches, teams, scouts and agents (optional) ", 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. If Im not working, Im not really useful at all., As Cirelli was growing up, his favorite player was Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toews, another top two-way center. Shoots L. Experience 6 years. This year, going into camp with the Lightning, he was nervous he was going to get sent down. The Selke is challenging to judge because its tough to measure the key characteristic: defensive performance. [ CHRIS O'MEARA | AP ] "Obviously, it's been a. 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. He also scored the championship-clinching overtime goal for Erie in Game 5 of the 2017 OHL final. NHL.com is the official web site of the National Hockey League. If no results appear, use Enter to do a full site search. "If not this year, I can see him winning it very soon. Smith of the Senators, who coached Cirelli in junior with Oshawa. Enter Search Term. He's always up in your face. Is not an elite scorer but can hold his own offensively when place in an offensive role. His agent, Pat Morris, said there have been no contract talks with the Lightning so far and none are planned. For a little while, youd see every game he was really making gains. He and Josh Brown are the only ones. Tampa Bay Lightning and tampabaylightning.com are trademarks of Lightning Hockey L.P. NHL, the NHL Shield, the word mark and image of the Stanley Cup and NHL Conference logos are registered trademarks of the National Hockey League. Lightning's Anthony Cirelli: Two points in Game 1 road win Rotowire Apr 18, 2023 Cirelli produced a goal and a power-play assist in Tuesday's 7-3 Game 1 win over the Maple Leafs. His game is still maturing as he enters his mid-20s. ANALYSIS. Cirelli picked up an assist in Saturday's 2-1 overtime loss to Toronto in Game 6. Hes helped us in any situation, even getting some (power-play) time. He was selected by the Lightning in the third round (72nd overall) of the 2015 NHL Entry Draft. Some of the league's top players have taken notice. In the 2019-20 season, Cirelli continued to impress, scoring 16 goals and finishing with NHL career highs in points (44) and plus-minus rating (plus-28). Noble said Cirelli has gained a lot from working out with Marner. Anthony Cirelli was selected by the Lightning in the third round (No. Cirelli's offensive confidence has soared in the past year, with the center racking up 16 goals in his first 68 games this season, earning him some time on the first power-play unit. Now you can argue that, on a Lightning team full of stars, Cirelli is one of the most important players. Veteran Lightning defenseman Kevin Shattenkirk said Cirelli reminds him of Bergeron, only with better speed. He does drive us, Lalonde said. "This is the year maybe?" You'll see him on ballots.". Both hate to be outworked, both hyper-competitive. Those are the elite players in that category, but the way (Cirelli) does it, a guy as tenacious as he is, as hard on the forecheck as he is, (what stands out is) how heavy he is on pucks now and how quick he gets to those.. Unfortunately for some of those other guys, theyre not in the NHL. I think that's the key point, reading plays and defending, and there's sometimes a lot that goes into it. It helps put things in perspective. Once he returns, he should fill a middle-six role. "He seems to be smart, he's always in the right areas and is able to make those reads. Ryan McDonagh wore his MacTruck nickname while Dan Girardi had G$ above his stall. I also spoke with several former Selke winners about Cirelli, what makes a strong candidate and why the second-year NHLer is worthy of joining the elite group. Cirelli has been used in more of a defensive role in past playoff runs -- he has only 36 . Hedman picked up the 500th assist of . Eyssimont has appeared in five games for the Lightning this season, registering one assist. Shattenkirk isnt the first to make the Bergeron comparison, which is a lofty one. Hes becoming an elite player in those areas. And, sometimes, it takes offensive contributions to get attention. That performance helped Tampa Bay take a 2-1 lead in the best-of-7 series. He also contributed three assists in six games against the Dallas Stars in the Cup Final to help Tampa Bay win its first championship since 2004. Those are the biggest things. Besides Cirelli, you have Sergachev, who has taken big steps commanding the defensive zone, as another RFA. - [EP], Powered by Cirelli (undisclosed) won't play Thursday versus the Islanders, Gabby Shirley of Bally Sports Florida reports. Erik ernk "Drago". And its deserved.. He continued to boost his offensive numbers in 2019-20, scoring 16 goals and finishing with NHL career highs in points (44) and plus-minus rating (plus-28). As he moved on to junior, Cirelli said he tried to model his game after Toews, the Blackhawks' "Captain Serious.". Anthony Circelli's passing on Tuesday, March 21, 2023 has been publicly announced by RILL CHAPEL'S LIFE TRIBUTE CENTER in PORT ORCHARD, WA.According to the funeral home, the following services have be He lives in a hotel near Amalie Arena. (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.). Please logout and login again. He's constantly searching for ways to improve by watching video with assistants like Derek Lalonde and Jeff Halpern. Privacy Policy CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc. site: fantasynews | arena: nhl | pageType: stories | 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. Stay up to date with NHL player news, rumors, updates, analysis, social feeds, and more at FOX Sports. 'Active' : 'Inactive'}} players, Search {{searchActivePlayers ? Hometown Woodbridge, Ontario. Still haven't seen Anthony Cirelli this period. - [EP] Use/Embed statistics. No update on his status. Contact Mari Faiello at mfaiello@tampabay.com. Its another reason why Tampa has been so good every single year, guys like (Cirelli) are providing that depth, Toews said. The 22-year-old forward has become a legitimate two-way center, but Tampa Bay will have to find a way to pay him this offseason. When Dan Noble caught the highlights of Cirellis game-winner Tuesday, he thought back to all their drills at his Woodbridge, Ontario, training facility. He doesn't have a car, so he bums rides from teammates. He wants to be part of this team. "We joked about it because of how good he's become. His 20:41 in Thursday's second-round Game . Cirelli scored the game-winning goal in overtime against the Kelowna Rockets in the 2015 Memorial Cup. Rotowire Apr 19, 2023. 2. Cirelli has improved his skating significantly thanks to his work with skating coach Barb Underhill, who facilitated a similar transformation with Brayden Point. [1] On June 27, 2015, the Tampa Bay Lightning selected Cirelli 72nd overall in the 3rd round of the 2015 NHL Entry Draft. The 25-year-old has established himself as a reliable two-way forward, capable of contributing offensively while also playing a strong defensive game. 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). 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Cirelli's status for the upcoming game against the New York Islanders at 7:30 PM ET is uncertain. He reminds me a lot in his battles (of former Selke winner Pavel) Datsyuk. I never would have forecasted what was about to happen.. Drafted Drafted by Tampa Bay in 2015 (3/72). It was the latest in what has become a relatively long line of timely goals in big games from Cirelli. Latest on Tampa Bay Lightning center Anthony Cirelli including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on ESPN One of the dumbest things Ive done, Windsor GM Warren Rychel once told me. You go down the list: him, (Yanni) Gourde, (Ondrej) Palat. Now hes rounding into being able to add that offense while still having that defensive side to him as well. Every day he got a little better, little better. Cirelli hasn't made it look all that difficult. Is Anthony Cirelli playing tonight against the New York Islanders? His contributions both offensively and defensively have made him a valuable player for the team. Hes able to do it and is getting better and better.. - 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. Its a testament that if you stay on it, you want something bad enough, you can get it done. 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. Thats what got me here. It's pretty much playing an overall sound game.". There is nothing like it, so the intensity is way higher and obviously it's a lot harder.". Sports Forecaster is a product of XML Team Solutions, LLC 2023 All Rights Reserved. Copyright 1999-2020 Lightning Hockey, L.P. and the National Hockey League. Its something that plays into who he is. section: | slug: lightnings-anthony-cirelli-shifts-to-ltir | sport: hockey | route: article_single_fantasy | "He's really good," said Sidney Crosby. Has become one of NHLs best shutdown forwards thanks to hockey smarts, work ethic and an attention to detail. Anthony Cirelli has been an important contributor to the Lightning's success in recent seasons, particularly during their run to the Stanley Cup championship in 2020. He is survived by his wife Nina, children Kate (Neil) Aquilino, Ty (Amanda) Cirelli, and Jane Cirelli, his beloved granddaughter, Isabel. Tampa Bay instead needs Cirelli to be dependable defensively, to play fast, to forecheck aggressively, to force turnovers and to kill penalties. But it wasnt the typical names that donned each players name plate like normal each one had a lucky nickname. That means, if those projections are close, itd cost $10 million or more to keep both Cirelli and Sergachev, and that doesnt include raises for Cernak and Joseph. If no results appear, use Enter to do a full site search. Anthony is related to Michael J Cirelli and Kathleen E Cirelli as well as 3 additional people. 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. Reliable," Stamkos said. Andrei Vasilevskiy allowed a couple goals but saved 28 shots to keep Tampa Bay alive for at least one more game. "I was there to check the KLM line (of Vladimir Krutov,Igor Larionov andSergei Makarov). "I'll say this, he's very comfortable in his style of game," Stamkos said. Use arrows to navigate between autocomplete results. He began the 2017-18 season with Syracuse of the American Hockey League and had 37 points (14 goals, 23 assists) in 51 games before being recalled on March 1, 2018. 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He was on a bad team and wasn't very good. 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. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. The biggest thing we worked on with Anthony was his shot. Obviously (Cirelli) is not a captain yet, and (Steven) Stamkos is here for a long time, but I feel Cirelli is a great leader, he leads by example. Cirelli produced a goal and a power-play assist in Tuesday's 7-3 Game 1 win over the Maple Leafs. I taught him that very move, he joked. "You never know.". Type part of a player's name, or hover over a team at left. Joe Smith is a senior writer for The Athletic covering the Minnesota Wild and the National Hockey League. How can he not be? So I wanted to be a two-way guy, be a good defensive player while also chip in offensively.. What struck Noble about Cirelli is how humble he is. He played a pivotal role in the final game, proving that he can make a difference under great pressure to perform. 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. if(["rgb(17, 17, 17)", "rgb(0, 0, 0)"].indexOf(getComputedStyle(document.body).backgroundColor) != -1) {var x = document.querySelectorAll("#ath_table_538096 .ia-hlt");for (var i = 0; i < x.length; i++) {x[i].classList.add("dark-mode");}}var all_table_images = document.querySelectorAll("#ath_table_538096 img"); for (var i = 0; i < all_table_images.length; i++) {all_table_images[i].removeAttribute("onclick")};var link = document.createElement("link");link.rel = "stylesheet";link.type = "text/css";link.href = "https://use.typekit.net/cuz4pky.css";document.getElementsByTagName("HEAD")[0].appendChild(link);var link = document.createElement("link");link.rel = "stylesheet";link.type = "text/css";link.href = "https://use.typekit.net/dtk6elt.css";document.getElementsByTagName("HEAD")[0].appendChild(link);var link = document.createElement("link");link.rel = "stylesheet";link.type = "text/css";link.href = "https://theathletic.com/app/themes/athletic/assets/css/tables.css";document.getElementsByTagName("HEAD")[0].appendChild(link); If numbers aren't enough, we've got video, with the help of our Shayna Goldman. He's one of those players I appreciate watching and (who) doesn't get enough credit for all the little things he does.". [12][13] On May 2, 2018, he recorded his first career playoff goal in a 41 win over the Boston Bruins. East 1st Round - Game 6, TOR WINS SERIES 4-2, Anthony Cirelli's goal provides the Lightning with a quick response, Lightning tie things up quickly through Anthony Cirelli. Ranked #67 by NHL CENTRAL SCOUTING (NA Skaters, 2015 NHL Entry Draft: Its how Im going to stay here. With center Brayden Point out due to injury the last two games, Cirelli has been moving between the top lines, getting an increased amount of ice time. Cirelli put the . Blue Youth Anthony Cirelli Breakaway Tampa Bay Lightning Home Jersey. Spin: Cirelli heads into the offseason after putting up six points (three goals, three assists) in six games against the Maple Leafs. Cirelli ended up having a storybook season, racking up 36 points in 68 games for the Generals and scoring the game-winning goal in the Memorial Cup championship. Get the latest NHL news on Anthony Cirelli. Drafted from Oshawa (OHL) He has signed 3 contracts worth a total value of $67,175,000. Enter Search Term. "Mr. Reliable," Stamkos said. When polling the Tampa Bay Lightning dressing room for insight on why center Anthony Cirelli should win his first Selke Trophy, teammate Tyler Johnson stopped me dead in my tracks. Late in the second period, Islanders star Mathew Barzal newly crowned as the fastest player in the NHL at All-Star weekend had a breakaway for a potential tying goal, and somehow Cirelli chased him down, reached out from behind and lifted his stick at precisely the right moment, stealing the puck away to thwart the chance and keep the Lightning in control. 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. When polling the Tampa Bay Lightning dressing room for insight on why center Anthony Cirelli should win his first Selke Trophy, teammate Tyler Johnson stopped me dead in my tracks . walk on to his junior team in Oshawa before he became a Memorial Cup hero. And its one Cirelli relishes, taking on players like Auston Matthews and Nathan MacKinnon. Cirelli's big break came in the 2018-19 season, where he became the team's third-line center, and helped the Lightning tie the NHL single-season record with 62 victories. They were the only goals Oshawa scored in the 2-1 win. The Lightning avoided elimination and need to win two games in a row to advance to the second round of the playoffs. If there was one guy I looked up to, it was him.. CIRELLI-Anthony Fowler on February 6, 2006 of natural causes. Obviously, everyone wants to score, to be that guy, Cirelli said. That puts Johnson in more of a scorer's role, which suits his game. - Ability to add additional data to your career profile: Videos, Images, Social Media, Referrals, Fitness Testing Results and much more! 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. All Rights Reserved. Latest injury update ahead of matchup on April 6, 2023. He didnt think about that, he just outworked them every single day in practice. Or when it comes to award voting, with Cirelli joining the likes of Bergeron, O'Reilly and Crosby in the Selke conversation. Statistics of Anthony Cirelli, a hockey player from Etobicoke, ONT born Jul 15 1997 who was active from 2013 to 2023. His teammates Mikhail Sergachev and Erik Cernak also signed eight-year extensions on the same day. But the power he has with it has changed his impact on games. Anthony was the loving father of Dominic, who was Cirelli scored his first NHL playoff goal, had a Lightning-best five shots on goal, and drew three penalties in 11:44 of ice time in a 4-1 win against the Boston Bruins in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Second Round at TD Garden on Wednesday. ", The onlycriteria voters are given in determining the Selke winner is picking the forward that "demonstrates the most skill in the defensive component of the game.". We only use official stats. He continues to get better every year. Follow Joe on Twitter @JoeSmithNHL. Anthony Cirelli. The biggest thing Ive noticed is his stick skills and puck plays, hes had a ton of growth. 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. 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. The Lightning selected Cirelli in the third round (No. But this is also where Cirellis non-stop motor, his relentless work ethic and his identity on the ice were forged. [15] He helped Canada progress through to the playoff rounds before losing the final to Finland to finish with the Silver Medal on May 26, 2019. But if Cirelli keeps up this progression and scores, say, 25-30 goals, itll make for an interesting summer squeeze. Sep 23, 2022 at 10:12 pm ET 1 min read. 6-keys: media/fantasynews/nhl/reg/free/stories, at Mikhail Sergachevs stall was decorated with the name Sugar, the S being Supermans logo. Cirelli won back-to-back Stanley Cups with the Lightning in 2020 and 2021; he also played in the 2022 Stanley Cup Finals but Tampa lost to the Colorado Avalanche. Anthony Cirelli "Rocko". Cirelli (lower body) is expected to play Saturday versus the Senators, Gabby Shirley of Bally Sports Florida reports. It was given to the Tampa Bay Lightning rookie center by captain Steven Stamkos. Tampa Bay Lightning. A post shared by Tampa Bay Lightning (@tblightning) on Mar 16, 2019 at 10:04am PDT. Thats been my mentality since I started playing hockey. Select this result to view Anthony Cirelli's phone number, address, and more. Anthony Cirelli, a young and talented center, has been an integral part of the Tampa Bay Lightning's success in recent years. Anthony Cirelli and Michael Eyssimont both added a goal and assist in the victory. Adam Erne . He stays on every puck. Cirelli works on his faceoffs, one area where he wants to improve (he is currently at 47.1 percent). 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. 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. Guys that can skate and make plays with the puck, maybe arent getting the recognition as the guys scoring all the points, but theyre a big part of it.. Cirelli recorded his first career NHL goal and assist in the game, which resulted in a 54 overtime win. Anthony Cirelli's salary is $7,200,000 and his cap hit is $4,800,000 for the 2022-23 season. Cirelli (shoulder) was transferred to long-term injured reserve Tuesday, per CapFriendly. When you watch him now, hes just gotten bigger and stronger, but he comes to work every single day. 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. Anthony J. Cirelli. "Mr. Cirelli. - Premium Design on your profile page (optional) Bring this kid in, Washkurak told the Oshawa brass. The Lightning have a roster full of no-trade clauses. He can contribute offensively, so that helps, he's not just trying to shut a guy down. Cirelli leads Tampa Bay's forwards in shorthanded ice time per game during the postseason at 1:52. He has the effort, the vision, the skating, so if we could add to his skill set, it could only help. 72) of the 2015 NHL Draft after he had 36 points (13 goals, 23 assists) for Oshawa of the Ontario Hockey League. The jerseys are being auctioned at tampabaylightning.com/jerseyauction to benefit the Lightning Foundation. Never settle. 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 . There's more to his game. Cirelli should win the Selke for this play by itself.