Chaffee scored two goals in AHL Syracuse's 5-2 win over Belleville on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Chaffee moved above a point-per-game pace with this effort. He has 14 goals, 21 helpers, 87 shots and 35 PIM through 34 outings for the Crunch this season. He also saw seven contests with the Lightning to begin the campaign, but Chaffee hasn't seen the NHL ranks since he was waived Oct. 27.

Chaffee scored a goal and added two assists in AHL Syracuse's 6-3 win over Utica on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Chaffee's big game got him to a point-per-game pace for the Crunch this season. He's at 10 goals, 19 helpers, 70 shots on net and a minus-2 rating over 29 appearances. The 27-year-old forward could have a chance at a call-up if the injury to Gage Goncalves (undisclosed) is a long-term concern.

Chaffee scored a goal and added two assists in AHL Syracuse's 3-2 win over Laval on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Chaffee had gone seven games without a goal, though he had six assists in that span. He's done a good job with nine goals and 17 helpers over 26 AHL outings this season. The 27-year-old will look to stay productive in hopes the Lightning will turn to him if they run thin at forward later in the campaign.

Chaffee scored a pair of goals in AHL Syracuse's 3-2 win over Laval on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Chaffee has a six-game point streak going after initially struggling upon his return to the Crunch in late October. The 27-year-old forward has three goals, four assists and 21 shots on net over eight appearances. He was waived by the Lightning after beginning the year with no points in seven NHL games, but a strong showing in the AHL could help him get back up to the big club later in the campaign.

Chaffee was placed on waivers by the Lightning on Monday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.

EDGE Analysis

Chaffee's placement on waivers will allow the Bolts to send him down to AHL Syracuse. After going pointless in his first seven outings, the 27-year-old winger was left out of the lineup for Tampa's last two contests, with the team opting to roll with seven defensemen instead. Given his limited offensive upside, it seems unlikely another team will put a claim in on the Michigan native.

Chaffee scored a goal and added three hits in Monday's 4-2 loss to the Panthers in Game 4.

EDGE Analysis

Chaffee earned his first point in three playoff appearances. The 27-year-old winger has added a shot, six hits and one blocked shot while playing in a bottom-six role with power-play time this postseason. He could see extra minutes if Brandon Hagel (upper body) is unable to play in Wednesday's Game 5 following the injury that knocked him out of Game 4.

Chaffee (upper body) will be an option for Game 1 against Florida on Tuesday, per Amalie Benjamin of NHL.com.

EDGE Analysis

After missing Thursday's 4-0 loss to the Rangers, Chaffee has been a regular at Tampa Bay practices leading into the playoffs. He had 12 goals, 18 points, 68 shots on net and 133 hits across 66 regular-season appearances in 2024-25. Chaffee could play in Game 1 versus the Panthers or be a healthy scratch if the Lightning dress 11 forwards and seven defensemen.

Chaffee (head) won't play versus the Rangers on Thursday, Gabby Shirley of FanDuel Sports Network Florida & Sun reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Lightning will go with seven defensemen to cover Chaffee's absence. It's unclear if he'll be ready for Game 1 versus the Panthers on Tuesday.

Chaffee sustained an injury on a hit to the head in Tuesday's game versus the Panthers, Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Chaffee was hurt on a hit by Jesse Puljujarvi in the third period. Head coach Jon Cooper didn't have an update on Chaffee's status but thought the hit is worthy of a suspension. The Lightning have piled up injuries at the wrong time -- Chaffee was playing because Luke Glendening (upper body) and Oliver Bjorkstrand (lower body) were already unavailable. Chaffee should be considered day-to-day ahead of Thursday's game versus the Rangers.

Chaffee logged an assist in Sunday's 7-4 win over the Sabres.

EDGE Analysis

Chaffee is getting another chance in the lineup as the Lightning manage the absences of Oliver Bjorkstrand (lower body) and Luke Glendening (upper body). Darren Raddysh (undisclosed) was also injured Sunday, so the Lightning may not be able to roll out seven defensemen for a while, further helping Chaffee's chances of staying in the lineup. Chaffee ended a seven-game point drought Sunday, a span that also included 11 healthy scratches. He's now at 12 goals, six assists, 67 shots on net, 132 hits and a minus-3 rating across 65 appearances in a bottom-six role.