Santini was assigned to AHL Syracuse on Sunday.
Santini was a healthy scratch in Saturday's 5-1 win over Seattle after playing in Thursday's 8-3 victory versus Calgary. The Lightning also returned Declan Carlile to the minors. It's unclear if the moves were to save money on the salary cap or if Victor Hedman (lower body) will be ready to return against Columbus on Tuesday.
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Lightning's Steve Santini: Elevated from minors
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Santini was promoted from AHL Syracuse on Tuesday.
Santini figures to serve as an emergency depth option ahead of Tuesday's matchup with Edmonton after Erik Cernak suffered an undisclosed injury versus Vancouver on Sunday. If Anthony Cirelli (undisclosed) can't play, it's possible that the Bolts roll with seven defensemen, which would see Santini make his 2024-25 season debut.
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Lightning's Steve Santini: Placed on waivers
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Santini was waived by the Lightning on Sunday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.
Santini competed for a roster spot with Tampa Bay during the preseason after joining the team on a two-way contract in July, but he'll be let go ahead of the regular season. If he clears waivers, he'll likely head to the AHL.
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Lightning's Steve Santini: Banks assist in loss
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Santini registered a secondary assist in Friday's 2-1 overtime preseason loss against Carolina.
Santini last appeared in the NHL during the 2022-23 campaign with St. Louis. The 29-year-old was a second-round selection by the Devils in the 2013 NHL Entry Draft. The right-shot blueliner produced 20 points in 64 regular-season contests with AHL Ontario in 2023-24.
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Lightning's Steve Santini: Pens one-year pact
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Santini inked a one-year, two-way contract with the Lightning on Monday.
Santini appeared to be on the cusp of becoming a full-time NHL player when he was with the Devils but has played in just nine NHL contests over the last five years, with none of those appearances coming in 2023-24. At this stage of his career, the blueliner is likely more of an emergency depth option for the Bolts with the main goal of serving as a veteran leader for AHL Syracuse.
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Kings' Steve Santini: Hits waivers
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Santini was placed on waivers by the Kings on Sunday, per Chris Johnston of TSN.
Santini signed a two-way deal with Los Angeles after logging an assist in four games with St. Louis last season. If he clears waivers, the 28-year-old defenseman will report to AHL Ontario, where he'll serve as organizational depth.
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Kings' Steve Santini: Signs with Kings
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Santini inked a one-year, two-way contract with LA on Saturday.
Santini played four games in the NHL last season after spending the entire 2021-22 season in the minors. Santini had only two goals and 10 points in 64 games with AHL Springfield in 2022-23.
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Blues' Steve Santini: Sent back to AHL
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Santini was sent down to AHL Springfield on Sunday, per Jim Thomas of The St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
Santini's return to the AHL indicates the return of either Torey Krug or Robert Bortuzzo from IR. Santini played four games with the Blues, tallying an assist while averaging 12:31 TOI.
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Blues' Steve Santini: Called up by St. Louis
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Santini was summoned by St. Louis on Wednesday.
Santini has two goals and five points in 32 games with AHL Springfield this season. The 27-year-old hasn't played with St. Louis in 2022-23, but he has recorded five goals and 22 points in 119 career NHL contests.
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Blues' Steve Santini: Lands on waiver wire
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Santini was waived by St. Louis on Saturday.
Santini appeared in one playoff game with the Blues last year. He spent most of the 2021-22 season with Springfield of the AHL, earning 18 points in 66 regular-season matches and five points in 18 postseason contests.
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Blues' Steve Santini: Returned to AHL affiliate
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Santini was reassigned to AHL Springfield on Friday.
Santini will join Springfield for its upcoming Calder Cup playoff run. The 27-year-old defender hasn't appeared in an NHL contest in 2021-22.
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Blues' Steve Santini: Recalled from AHL
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Santini was promoted from AHL Springfield on Monday.
Santini didn't appear in any games during the regular season but he logged 3:08 of ice time in Game 4 of the Round 1 series against Minnesota. He'll likely provide some depth to begin the upcoming matchup with Colorado.
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Blues' Steve Santini: Placed on waivers
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Santini was waived by the Blues on Thursday, Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports reports.
Santini skated in three games with the Blues last season, scoring one point and racking up 12 assists in the process. The 26-year-old should spend most of this season with AHL Springfield.
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Blues' Steve Santini: Up from taxi squad
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Santini was recalled to the active roster Thursday, Lou Korac of NHL.com reports.
Santini will enter the lineup in Thursday's regular-season finale, taking the place of Colton Parayko (undisclosed). The 26-year-old Santini has posted eight hits and five shots on net in two games for the Blues this year.
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Blues' Steve Santini: Secures two-year extension
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Santini agreed to terms on a two-year, two-way contract extension with St. Louis on Tuesday.
Santini has played in just one game for the Blues this season in which he logged a meager 5:55 of ice time. While he provides some decent emergency depth, the blueliner should probably be expected to spend the bulk of his time in the minors.
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Blues' Steve Santini: Recalled from taxi squad
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Santini was recalled from St. Louis' taxi squad Monday.
Santini's eligible to make his Blues debut Monday against the Avalanche, and he will likely do so with both Colton Parayko and Vince Dunn sidelined by upper-body injuries. The 26-year-old blueliner has 21 points in 116 career NHL appearances, all with the Devils.
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Blues' Steve Santini: Demoted to taxi squad
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Santini was reassigned to the taxi squad Sunday, according to CapFriendly.
Santini continues to shift between the taxi squad and active roster but hasn't appeared in an NHL game yet this season. He should continue to serve as an insurance body.
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Blues' Steve Santini: Joins active roster
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Santini was promoted from the taxi squad Friday, David Schoen of the Las Vegas Review Journal reports.
Santini will be a healthy scratch against Vegas on Friday. He's yet to suit up in an NHL game this season as he continues dancing between the active roster and taxi squad.
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Blues' Steve Santini: Sent back to taxi squad
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Santini was sent down to the taxi squad from the active roster Tuesday, per CapFriendly.
Santini's ping-ponging between levels continues, and he's still yet to suit up in an NHL contest this year. He's managed a goal and an assist in five games with AHL Utica, though.
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Blues' Steve Santini: Brought up to taxi squad
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Santini was recalled from AHL Utica and assigned to the Blues' taxi squad Wednesday.
Santini played in just two NHL games last year and has managed two points in five AHL contests so far this season. With 22 career AHL points in 109 games, even if he ascends to the Blues lineup, he's not likely to move the fantasy needle.
