Cirelli, 20, made his NHL debut March 1 after being recalled from Syracuse of the American Hockey League. 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. You go down the list: him, (Yanni) Gourde, (Ondrej) Palat. Cirelli (shoulder) was transferred to long-term injured reserve Tuesday, per CapFriendly. How can he not be? He can play physical. It's the Stanley Cup Playoffs. We've told the story often, how Cirelli went to a walk-on tryout with Oshawa and got cut before getting called back the next day. When you watch him now, hes just gotten bigger and stronger, but he comes to work every single day. He's a great teammate, great guy, great leader. Some were more obscure than others, but still fun nonetheless. The Lightning avoided elimination and need to win two games in a row to advance to the second round of the playoffs. He also scored the championship-clinching overtime goal for Erie in Game 5 of the 2017 OHL final. "He's fast. "He plays well beyond his age." Cirelli, 20 . He's always up in your face. 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. He and Josh Brown are the only ones. Anthony Cirelli (/srli/, Italian:[tirlli]; born July 15, 1997) is a Canadian professional ice hockey center who is currently playing for the Tampa Bay Lightning of the National Hockey League (NHL). Cirelli (shoulder) was on the ice Thursday at training camp working on skills, reports the Tampa Bay Times. Braydon Coburn "Coby". Is Anthony Cirelli playing tonight against the New York Islanders? "You know, he plays the same way as he did then, Smith said. BOSTON -- Anthony Cirelli has a nickname. Bergeron, 34, who has matched up against Cirelli, appreciates the youngster's two-way game that has earned so much praise. Hes willing to rip through the middle and can still make plays, where other guys will skate through those areas and pucks will bounce off their sticks and (they wont) be able to control those plays. - Connect directly with players, coaches, teams, scouts and agents (optional) TAMPA The Lightning got into the spirit of St. Patricks Day a little early as its locker room was decorated with dark green and gold nameplates and green jerseys. Anthony Cirelli Stats, Profile, Bio, Analysis and More | Tampa Bay Lightning's Anthony Cirelli: Still weeks away - CBSSports.com The Selke is challenging to judge because its tough to measure the key characteristic: defensive performance. Former first-round pick Cal Foote could be ready to make the jump on the cheap (still on his entry-level deal), but Tampa Bay will have some holes to fill and not a lot of money to work with. The shutdown-center role is not an easy one, and its unlikely to land you on the cover of a video game, but its an important one. 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. [8] Cirelli would make his NHL debut that night against the Dallas Stars at American Airlines Center. On teams with the likes of Strome and Alex Debrincat, Cirelli wasn't the top dog when it came to the scoresheet. He pays rent for an apartment in Syracuse he no longer lives in. He had appeared in 51 games where he had 14-goals and 37 points. Theyre very similar, Noble said. "But this is a whole other level. He can contribute offensively, so that helps, he's not just trying to shut a guy down. [5] Cirelli scored another championship clinching goal in overtime, the 2017 J. Ross Robertson Cup winning goal for the Otters in Game 5 of the OHL championship series against the Mississauga Steelheads . "There's no one I've played with, a guy that wins that many puck battles, the little things he does those are qualities you can't teach.". But I think (Cirelli) is in the conversation for sure. He likes to see the candidate on a team with a top-10 penalty kill, since that's a unit where your top defensive forward usually plays a key role (Tampa Bay is 14th at 81.4 percent after spending a few months in the top 10). And, sometimes, it takes offensive contributions to get attention. Cirelli's goal gave the Lightning a 3-1 lead at 16:43 of the first period, 2:31 after Patrice Bergeron scored for the Bruins and got the TD Garden crowd back into the game after a slow start. We only use official stats. [11] On April 21, 2018, Cirelli recorded his first career playoff assist and point in a 31 Lightning series clinching win over the New Jersey Devils. Thats what got me here. He was selected by the Lightning in the third round (72nd overall) of the 2015 NHL Entry Draft.Cirelli won back-to-back Stanley Cups with the Lightning in 2020 and 2021; he also . He's been accepted by the team just because he does all those little things right. Anthony Cireli Stats Last 20 Games This Season | StatMuse anthony cireli stats last 20 games this season Anthony Cirelli has 5 goals, 8 assists and a plus-minus of +7 in 20 games in his last 20 games this season. Contact Support, {{searchActivePlayers ? $89.99 $159.99. If no results appear, use Enter to do a full site search. So I wanted to be a two-way guy, be a good defensive player while also chip in offensively.. Strome, a teammate of Toews, sees the resemblance. His contributions both offensively and defensively have made him a valuable player for the team. (Matt Kartozian / USA Today). Sign up for EP Premium and verify your profile to access these benefits. Could stand to add some more strength to his frame. 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 The Official Site of the Tampa Bay Lightning. "We joked about it because of how good he's become. He was selected by the Lightning in the third round (72nd overall) of the 2015 NHL Entry Draft. 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0 . Welcome to NHL.com, the official site of the National Hockey League, Bienvenue LNH.com , le site officiel de la Ligue nationale de hockey, Tervetuloa NHL:n viralliselle nettisivustolle NHL.comiin, Vlkommen till NHL.com, NHL:s officiella web-sida, Vtejte na NHL.com, oficilnch strnkch National Hockey League, Vitajte na NHL.com, oficilnych strnkach National Hockey League, Willkommen auf NHL.com, der offiziellen Seite der National Hockey League, Bienvenido a NHL.com, el sitio oficial de la National Hockey League. Lightning's Anthony Cirelli: Shifts to LTIR - CBSSports.com He outworked everybody (in Oshawa). (Curtis Joe, EP 2014) The Mastercard Memorial Cup hero on May 31st, 2015, Cirelli was a spectacle to behold. He was always relentless on the forecheck and got a lot of offense out of it, his compete and how quickly he could get on top of guys, Halpern said. His game is still maturing as he enters his mid-20s. Anthony Cirelli Obituary (2006) - New York, NY - Newsday - Legacy.com Some guys are physical, but they don't necessarily get there all the time. The locker room was decorated with dark green and gold name plates and special jerseys for St. Patricks Day. "You never know.". He fills all those different roles. Hes non-stop compete. [ CHRIS O'MEARA | AP ] "Obviously, it's been a. On May 19, 2016, Cirelli signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Lightning. Nothing was really given and everything was earned, Noble said. Veteran Lightning defenseman Kevin Shattenkirk said Cirelli reminds him of Bergeron, only with better speed. Cirelli picked up an assist in Saturday's 2-1 overtime loss to Toronto in Game 6. Anthony was the loving father . ", 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.". (Smith) said, If youre not going to be good defensively, then youre not going to play. Is not an elite scorer but can hold his own offensively when place in an offensive role. He made his NHL debut that night against the Dallas Stars and scored his first goal and assist in a 5-4 overtime win. Smith drove the point home early on that he'd have to find another way to the NHL. Besides Cirelli, you have Sergachev, who has taken big steps commanding the defensive zone, as another RFA. Lightning enters Capitals matchup donning "lucky" nicknames and jerseys His teammates Mikhail Sergachev and Erik Cernak also signed eight-year extensions on the same day. So we went to former Selke winners to get their insight on what makes a strong candidate? [3] On May 19, 2016, the Lightning signed Cirelli to a three-year entry level contract. "I was there to check the KLM line (of Vladimir Krutov,Igor Larionov andSergei Makarov). Copyright: ESPN Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved. Cirelli said success in those situations gives him confidence he can have it in the NHL. (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.). Anthony Cirelli scores short-handed goal for Lightning, Anthony Cirelli notches short-handed goal for Lightning, Anthony Cirelli tallies goal vs. Penguins, Anthony Cirelli scores goal for Lightning, Cirelli collects clutch goal to put the Lightning ahead, Cirelli's backhand goal gives Lightning the lead. He is survived by his wife Nina, children Kate (Neil) Aquilino, Ty (Amanda) Cirelli, and Jane Cirelli, his beloved granddaughter, Isabel. 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. "That's another good player we have to account for," Bruins coach Bruce Cassidy said. It took Bergeron seven seasons to win his first Selke. A lot of times, players are rewarded for the offensive portion of their game, too being a two-way guy. "He reminds me a lot of Toews," Strome said. 6-keys: media/fantasynews/nhl/reg/free/stories, at "Oshawa Generals win 2015 MasterCard Memorial Cup", "2015 NHL Draft: Tampa Bay Lightning draft recap", "Anthony Cirelli Named Captain Of The Oshawa Generals", "Spitfires hang on to win thrilling Memorial Cup final", "Anthony Cirelli called up by the Lightning", "Conacher lifts Lightning past Stars in OT", "Anthony Cirelli is the fourth player in Lightning history to record multiple points in their NHL debut", "Tony Cirelli makes his playoff presence felt immediately for Lightning", "Cirelli earns his 1st career playoff point", "Lightning defeat Devils, advance to second round", "Lightning's Tony Cirelli gets first playoff goal in gritty Game 3 effort vs. Bruins", "Hockey Canada names 22 players to 2019 IIHF World Championship roster", "Finland defeats Canada for Gold Medal at World Championship", "Tampa Bay Lightning win Stanley Cup in Pandemic Bubble", "Tampa Bay close out Montreal Canadiens to win second straight Stanley Cup", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Anthony_Cirelli&oldid=1152410928, Biographical information and career statistics from, This page was last edited on 30 April 2023, at 02:25. He outworked everybody (in Oshawa). [1] On June 27, 2015, the Tampa Bay Lightning selected Cirelli 72nd overall in the 3rd round of the 2015 NHL Entry Draft. Cirelli. Hes becoming an elite player in those areas. He and Josh Brown are the only ones. Alex Killorns deal moves to a modified no-trade next summer, but hes having a career season. It certainly helps for Selke candidates to get exposure on national TV during the Stanley Cup playoffs, where they can have signature moments or matchups. All of that is within his control, and being in that role allows him to play to his strengths: strong effort, smart reads and the ability to create some adversity for the opponent regardless of the situation or the time of year. That's what separates (Cirelli) from a lot of guys. Status On roster. Anthony Ciraulo (b.1985) (CHL, SPHL, CCHA) [2002-2012] League Information. Loved the way he played: hard-working, 200-foot game, good offense, Cirelli said. Anthony Cirelli, a young and talented center, has been an integral part of the Tampa Bay Lightning's success in recent years. "He seems to be smart, he's always in the right areas and is able to make those reads. Lightning Hockey, L.P. is a division of Vinik Sports Group. That could change in a few months if the Lightning get some primetime TV action in a playoff run. Cirelli went undrafted in the OHL draft, and would end up making the team as a walk-on. Video: TBL@BOS, Gm3: Cirelli chips home his own rebound, "It's his attitude," Lightning coach Jon Cooper said. 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. Cirelli will laugh because he can slide into the background. He's constantly searching for ways to improve by watching video with assistants like Derek Lalonde and Jeff Halpern. I taught him that very move, he joked. But I know the times we have played against him, definitely, he's a very impactful player.". - Improve your search rank They talked about the city, the team. 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. At the Times, he covered the Lightning from 2010-18 and the Tampa Bay Rays and Tampa Bay Buccaneers from 2008-13. Mar 23, 2020. Cirelli heads into the offseason after putting up six points (three goals, three assists) in six games against the Maple Leafs. 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. The numbers on the back were outlined in gold with green shamrocks taking up most of the white interior of the number. Latest injury update ahead of matchup on April 6, 2023. 72) of the 2015 NHL Draft after he had 36 points (13 goals, 23 assists) for Oshawa of the Ontario Hockey League. Anthony Cirelli Obituary (2021) - Legacy Remembers 11:30 pm ET, Lightning's Anthony Cirelli: Six points in six playoff games, Lightning's Anthony Cirelli: Two-point night in win, Lightning's Anthony Cirelli: Trying to slow down Auston Matthews, Lightning's Anthony Cirelli: Two points in Game 1 road win, Lightning's Anthony Cirelli: Set to play Saturday, Lightning's Anthony Cirelli: Unavailable Thursday, Fantasy hockey rankings, picks, 2022 season simulation. Miller trade last June showed). Cirelli played a key role for the Tampa Bay Lightning in their run to the Stanley Cup championship in 2020.