Scott Sabourin: A Valuable Addition to the Tampa Bay Lightning Roster
The Tampa Bay Lightning have brought forward Scott Sabourin up from the Syracuse Crunch of the American Hockey League, as announced by Vice President and General Manager Julien BriseBois. Sabourin, who is 33 years old, played 68 games with the San Jose Barracuda in the AHL last season. He served as an alternate captain and scored 10 goals and 25 points with three game-winning goals and 111 penalty minutes. Standing at 6-foot-3 and weighing 205 pounds, Sabourin has played a total of 532 AHL games in his career, playing for various teams and accumulating 88 goals and 181 points along with 1,223 penalty minutes.
Originally from Orleans, Ontario, Sabourin has also played 47 NHL games for the Ottawa Senators, Toronto Maple Leafs, and San Jose Sharks. In those games, he scored two goals and eight points while racking up 58 penalty minutes. Sabourin made his NHL debut on October 2, 2019, with the Ottawa Senators against the Toronto Maple Leafs, where he scored his first career goal with his first shot on net. He finished the game with four hits and a plus-1 rating. Despite going undrafted, Sabourin was signed to a three-year, entry-level contract by the Los Angeles Kings on October 7, 2013.
In conclusion, Scott Sabourin's experience in both the AHL and NHL brings depth and versatility to the Tampa Bay Lightning's roster. His physical presence and scoring ability make him a valuable addition to the team as they continue their pursuit of success in the upcoming season.