Geekie will have a hearing with the NHL Department of Player Safety on Thursday for leaving the bench Wednesday for the purpose of starting a fight versus the Lightning.
Geekie picked up 19 minutes in penalties for his first period fight with Josh Davies of the Lightning, including a minor for instigating. as well as a misconduct. The 20-year-old is expected to crack the Lightning lineup, although he is likely to fill a bottom-six role this season.
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