Mitchell Stephens played just 32 games for the Syracuse Crunch last season. Justin hopes he will stay healthy next season and maybe get a chance to play in the NHL [Raw Charge]
In the AHL, he can hold his own as a top-six forward. His path to the NHL most likely lies somewhere in the bottom six with a role on a penalty kill unit. In all likelihood, Stephens will start the season in Syracuse but if he stays healthy, he’ll be among the first chosen to get a call up if the Lightning need reinforcements.