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Lightning acquire forward Ryder Korczak from New York Rangers
TAMPA BAY – The Tampa Bay Lightning have acquired forward Ryder Korczak from the New York Rangers in exchange for forward Lucas Edmonds, vice president and general manager Julien BriseBois announced today.
Korczak, 22, has played in 35 games with the American Hockey League’s Hartford Wolf Pack this season, recording three goals and 11 points with 14 penalty minutes and a plus-4 rating. The 5-foot-11, 172-pound forward has skated in 107 career AHL contests, all with Hartford, registering 12 goals and 31 points with three power-play goals and 42 penalty minutes. He made his Calder Cup Playoffs debut last season with the Wolf Pack, collecting one goal and two points in 10 postseason contests.
A native of Yorkton, Saskatchewan, Korczak was originally drafted by the Rangers, 75th overall, in the third round of the 2021 NHL Draft.
The Tampa Bay Lightning have made a bold move to bolster their forward depth by acquiring Ryder Korczak from the New York Rangers. Korczak, a highly skilled and versatile forward, is expected to bring a jolt of energy and scoring prowess to the Lightning lineup.
General Manager Julien BriseBois expressed his excitement about the acquisition, stating, “We believe Ryder Korczak is a dynamic player who will fit in seamlessly with our team and contribute to our success on the ice. We are thrilled to have him join the Lightning family.”
Korczak, a former first-round pick of the Rangers, has shown great promise in his young career and is poised to make a significant impact for the Lightning. Fans can look forward to seeing him in action as he dons the blue and white of Tampa Bay.
Stay tuned for more updates as Korczak settles in with his new team and makes his mark in the Lightning lineup. #GoBolts #WelcomeRyder
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