And on Tuesday, as Cirelli forced his way through two Senators defenders and thrust himself (and the puck) into the net for the winning goal, there had to be a little part of Smith that was proud. When Dan Noble caught the highlights of Cirellis game-winner Tuesday, he thought back to all their drills at his Woodbridge, Ontario, training facility. Cirelli, 20, made his NHL debut March 1 after being recalled from Syracuse of the American Hockey League. pic.twitter.com/OfQPPfvq03, Bolts Jolts (@BoltsJolts) February 9, 2020. He fills all those different roles. 3 things we learned from the Lightning's win over the Stars You have to pay your dues, coach Jon Cooper said. Select this result to view Anthony Cirelli's phone number, address, and more. And it cost Cirelli in exposure, leading him to go undrafted in the OHL twice. "If not this year, I can see him winning it very soon. He had a number of well-timed blocks, including two blocks as his line was getting hemmed in by the Anthony Cirelli line. Anthony J. Cirelli, 28, of Mentor, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, March 31, 2016, at his residence. Contact Support, {{searchActivePlayers ? According to CapFriendly, they project a six-year deal at roughly 7.4 percent of the cap (so, on an $81.5 million cap, an AAV somewhere between $6 million and $6.1 million. Lightning's Anthony Cirelli Scores After Two Rebounds Drop In Maple His agent, Pat Morris, said there have been no contract talks with the Lightning so far and none are planned. Cirelli will be a restricted free agent this summer along with Mikhail Sergachev, Erik Cernak and Mathieu Joseph. (Curtis Joe, EP 2014) The Mastercard Memorial Cup hero on May 31st, 2015, Cirelli was a spectacle to behold. 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. Anthony Cirelli has a goal, 5 assists and a plus-minus of +5 in 10 games in his last 10 games in his career. $87.99 $157.99. Louis Domingue "Sweet Lou". 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). Cirelli started his junior career with the Oshawa Generals of the Ontario Hockey League. And its deserved.. Some were more obscure than others, but still fun nonetheless. "He's really good," said Sidney Crosby. Cirelli will laugh because he can slide into the background. He outworks people. He can contribute offensively, so that helps, he's not just trying to shut a guy down. (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.). "Mr. Reliable," Stamkos said. When you watch him now, hes just gotten bigger and stronger, but he comes to work every single day. 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. You never really have to tell him to do anything, he just does it and it's pretty impressive.". He didnt think about that, he just outworked them every single day in practice. He and Josh Brown are the only ones. Cirelli was invited for a walk-on tryout with Oshawa and was cut, but he was brought back the next day. Smith drove the point home early on that he'd have to find another way to the NHL. Smith of the Senators, who coached Cirelli in junior with Oshawa. Has a quick, proactive stick that is noticeable offensively and defensively. But theres no one Ive played with, a guy that young that wins that many puck battles, the little things he does those are qualities you cant teach. Thats been my mentality since I started playing hockey. Cirelli willed the team to a win, and Shattenkirk pointed out thats the type of play he makes nearly every game. Joe Smith can be reached at [emailprotected] [emailprotected], (Top photo: Dave Reginek / NHLI via Getty Images). The best result we found for your search is Anthony Cirelli age 20s in Queensbury, NY. Cirelli produced a goal and a power-play assist in Tuesday's 7-3 Game 1 win over the Maple Leafs. This season, he has been an important player for the Lightning, accumulating 28 points in 55 games while playing in a middle-six role. Hometown Woodbridge, Ontario. Cirelli (undisclosed) won't play Thursday versus the Islanders, Gabby Shirley of Bally Sports Florida reports. Strome said. He'd go on to score the OT winner in the Memorial Cup as a rookie then became a key cog for Erie in their run to the final too. I told him, Hand in your books and get your butt back to Oshawa,' Hunt recalled. Lightning Hockey, L.P. is a division of Vinik Sports Group. 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. Bring this kid in, Washkurak told the Oshawa brass. Shattenkirk thought back to that McDonagh praise Tuesday night, minutes after Cirelli delivered his latest heroics. Lightning's Anthony Cirelli: Two points in Game 1 road win He outworked everybody (in Oshawa). - 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. When Joe Washkurak saw Cirellis goal Tuesday night, a few thoughts came to mind. They have a very similar mindset. "I feel that's a pretty good comparison. Lightning's Anthony Cirelli: Shifts to LTIR - CBSSports.com Use arrows to navigate between autocomplete results. Anthony Cirelli Obituary (2021) - Legacy Remembers 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. 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. Anthony Cirelli - Elite Prospects Cirelli went unselected in back-to-back OHL drafts, though 600 other players names were called. "He seems to be smart, he's always in the right areas and is able to make those reads. The story has been told before, but its so crazy, its worth repeating. 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. Latest injury update ahead of matchup on April 6, 2023. We trust him in every situation. His contributions both offensively and defensively have made him a valuable player for the team. The one who is least surprised is D.J. [2] On January 28, 2016, Cirelli was named as captain of the Generals. Nov 30, 2022 In support of those struggling with mental health, bullying and body image I am making a 2,000 donation in the name of @realjackedwards to @TampaBayThrives and I encourage