Leighton will patrol the blue paint versus the Hurricanes on Tuesday, Bryan Burns of NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Leighton is unlikely to dethrone Peter Budaj from the No. 2 role in Tampa Bay, with AHL Syracuse his probable landing spot for 2017-18. Even though it is a preseason contest, the 36-year-old Leighton should be motivated to perform well against his former club.

Leighton signed a a one-year, two-way contract with the Lightning on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Leighton is now 36 and his best is behind him. He did see action in four games with the Canes last season, going 2-2-0-0 with a 3.43 GAA and .870 save percentage. Leighton spent most of last season with the AHL Charolette Checkers and went 11-7-3 in 23 games. He recorded a 2.17 GAA and .921 save percentage.

Leighton -- a depth goalie for Hurricanes affiliate AHL Charlotte -- will undergo surgery as the result of an undisclosed injury that will keep him shelved for 4-to-6 weeks.

EDGE Analysis

As noted in this latest report, Leighton had been dominant in the minors this season, fashioning a 2.17 GAA over 23 games -- which is tied for fourth best in the league. Tom McCollum was loaned from Calgary's system at the AHL trade deadline and will serve as the replacement.

Leighton was assigned to AHL Charlotte on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

The 35-year-old has only played in four games this year, allowing 12 goals on 92 shots, so he hasn't been great in his limited action. He has a .918 save percentage and 2.32 GAA in the AHL though, so he has been solid in the minors, where he will likely stay unless the Hurricanes need goalie depth again.

Leighton made just 17 saves in a 3-2 loss to Columbus on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

The lights are barely on for this struggling 35-year-old netminder. This was Leighton's third start this season and his record is 2-2. But he's going nowhere fast with an .870 save percentage.

Leighton will guard the goal in Saturday's road game against the Blue Jackets.

EDGE Analysis

Leighton hasn't played well in limited action with the big club this season, posting a 2-1-0 record with an ugly 3.53 GAA and .875 save percentage over three appearances. The 35-year-old backstop will look to get on track in a highly unfavorable road matchup with a Blue Jackets team that's averaging an impressive 3.61 goals per game at home this season, second in the NHL.

Leighton was recalled from AHL Charlotte on Thursday, Stephen Whyno of the Associated Press reports.

EDGE Analysis

Leighton saw time in the NHL earlier this year, appearing in three games and posting a 2-1 record despite allowing nine goals. Once again, he'll provide depth behind starting goalie Cam Ward.

Leighton was reassigned to AHL Charlotte on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Leighton spent six games up with the big club during this stint, but didn't see any time between the pipes. He'll return to a Checkers team that he's compiled an 8-5-0 record, .923 save percentage and 2.17 GAA with this season.

Leighton was recalled from AHL Charlotte on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Leighton continues to rotate with Daniel Altshuller as a depth option between the pipes for a Carolina team looking for its footing in a super competitive Metropolitan Division.

Leighton is back in the AHL with Eddie Lack (concussion) drawing the start against the Bruins on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Lack had missed 20 games with the concussion issues, which meant Leighton enjoyed an elongated stay with the parent club. The depth tender has won two of three games this campaign, albeit with a terrible 3.53 GAA. You can safely pass over him in the fantasy realm.