Tyrell did attempt to play through the injury, but it was determined that the knee was not stable enough to continue any further. He is expected to be out for the season.
No reason to roster Tyrell at this point. The grinder registered five assists in 26 games.
The bad news is that right wing Dana Tyrell could be out for a significant amount of time with what is believed a right knee injury. Lightning general manager Steve Yzerman is expected to give a report during tonight's game with the Blue Jackets.
Don't expect Tyrell to play any time soon. The grinder has five assists in 26 games.
Just received confirmation that Dana Tyrell will be called up, would expect that to be official either later today or tomorrow #tblightning
Tyrell figures to play on the team's checking line, drawing in and out of the lineup. He scored four goals and nine points in 18 games with the Norfolk Admirals but won't hold any fantasy hockey value.
The Tampa Bay Lightning on Tuesday reduced its roster to the maximum 23 players, deciding to keep junior-eligible right wing Brett Connolly and sending wing Dana Tyrell to the minors.
Brett Connolly, Mattias Ritola, Cory Conacher, Dana Tyrell and Carter Ashton are all in the lineup for a second or third consecutive game which will go a long way for the Tampa Bay brass in figuring out the large cuts that are expected Sunday.
Tyrell played a checking line role last season with Tampa Bay, fitting in with Adam Hall and Nate Thompson. In 78 games he scored six goals and 15 points. Expect him to play a checking line role again for the Bolts this year.
If Bergenheim can't go, Boucher said he either will put in Dana Tyrell, who has missed 11 of the past 12 playoff games because of either a foot injury or illness
Forward Dana Tyrell skated for the first time without the red no-contact jersey. Tyrell said he is cleared to play and will take warm-ups for Game 3 but said he did not believe he would play.