Before the game even got going, there was quite a bit to talk about. Word came out of Bridgeport that Tanner Richard was “unavailable” for the Syracuse Crunch tonight which started up the rumor mills. Could it be a personal issue? Is he being punished? Recalled? A trade? Turned out that once the beat writers made it to the arena and were able to ask questions, we found out just what was going on with Richard.
The Lightning had recalled him due to Cedric Paquette being injured and unavailable. Richard’s plane was delayed and sat on the tarmac for two hours and he missed his connection to get to Edmonton.