DIRK SHADD | Times
This time, no flight issues were going to stop Tanner Richard from making his much anticipated NHL debut.
Richard, 23, is expected to be in the lineup tonight against the Red Wings to play his first game. He led the post-morning skate stretch, getting stick taps from Lightning teammates.
"It's going to be pretty amazing," Richard said. "I've been waiting for this moment for a long time, as long as I remember."
Richard's wait became painfully longer last weekend. He was called up Saturday and was scheduled to make his debut in Edmonton.