Duke scored three goals and added an assist in AHL Syracuse's 6-2 win over Utica on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Duke has elevated his game lately with five goals and two assists over his last four games. Overall, he's up to six tallies, 14 points, 25 shots on net and a plus-2 rating through 13 appearances. The uptick in goal-scoring is encouraging for a player who had a 20-goal, 40-point performance over 62 regular-season games as an AHL rookie in 2024-25.

Duke scored twice in AHL Syracuse's 5-3 win over Bridgeport on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Duke is off to a good start this year with three goals and six helpers over 10 games. The 22-year-old had 40 points in 62 regular-season outings in his first full professional season in 2024-25, which also saw him make two NHL appearances. Duke will still need to prove himself over a longer stretch to be a candidate for a spot with the big club, but his performance is trending in the right direction for the long run.

Duke was reassigned to AHL Syracuse on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

With the Lightning off until Feb. 23 versus the Kraken for the 4 Nations Face-Off, it shouldn't come as a surprise to see Duke headed down to the minors during the break. In his two NHL games this year, the 21-year-old center notched one goal on one shot and five hits while averaging 7:52 of ice time. Duke is far from a lock to be recalled ahead of the matchup with Seattle and likely will play the bulk of his games in the minors this year.

Duke scored a goal and had two hits Saturday in a 6-3 win over Detroit.

EDGE Analysis

Save the puck. It was Duke's NHL debut, and he made the most of his 7:38 of ice time in Detroit. He drove the net looking for a rebound and found one, pushing a backhander past Cam Talbot to extend Tampa Bay's lead to 5-3 early in the third period. Duke, a fourth-round pick by the Lightning (No. 126) at the 2021 NHL Entry Draft, played the previous three seasons for the nearby University of Michigan.

Duke was promoted from AHL Syracuse on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Duke could be in line for his NHL debut Saturday versus the Red Wings or Sunday versus the Canadiens if the Lightning are without Anthony Cirelli (upper body). Duke has 22 points over 36 AHL appearances this season in his first full profession campaign.

Duke was assigned to AHL Syracuse on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Duke didn't have a point in three regular-season appearances with Tampa Bay's top minor-league affiliate in 2023-24, but he recorded two assists in five playoff contests with the Crunch. The 21-year-old forward produced 26 goals and 49 points in 41 games for the University of Michigan last campaign before turning pro. He will probably spend most or all of 2024-25 in the minors.

Duke was recalled from AHL Syracuse on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Duke joined Tampa Bay on a three-year, entry-level contract in April after initially being selected by the team in the fourth found of the 2021 NHL Draft. Although he'll have a chance to compete with the Lightning late in the preseason, it wouldn't be surprising to see him report back to the AHL once the regular season gets underway.

Duke agreed to terms on a three-year, entry-level contract with Tampa Bay on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Duke will forgo his final season at the University of Michigan, having racked up 26 goals and 23 assists in 41 games for the Wolverines. Selected by the organization in the fourth round of the 2021 NHL Draft, the 21-year-old winger figures to report to AHL Syracuse for a season or two before getting a shot at the NHL roster.

Duke was drafted 126th overall by the Lightning at the 2021 NHL Draft on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Rumored to be in the mix as early as Round 2, Duke's plunge to the final picks of Round 4 is easily one of the draft's biggest surprises. Duke's calling card is his ability to create havoc in the offensive zone. He plants himself on top of the opposing crease with regularity and his playmaking skills have long been underrated. The question regarding Duke is whether those skills will translate to the professional level. He's not very big (5-foot-10, 175 pounds) and there doesn't appear to be a ton of room for growth in terms of his frame. The hope for Tampa Bay is that Duke's quick hands combined with his work ethic and multiple years at the University of Michigan will allow him to learn how to play to his strengths and turn into a productive long-term player.