Tampa Bay Lightning unexpectedly terminate young player

A new report from James Mirtle of The Athletic has confirmed that the Tampa Bay Lightning have suddenly released one of their prospects.

Today James Mirtle took to X to announce that the Tampa Bay Lightning had released Ilya Usau. The 22-year-old had spent the last two seasons in the organization trying to carve out a role to make the NHL. He is now expected to head to the KHL in Russia.

During his time in North America, Ilya Usau played exclusively in the AHL. In 99 games he tallied a total of 30 points in the AHL over two seasons.

At just 22 Ilya Usua still has a bright future ahead of him in hockey. He will now head to Russia and likely play in the KHL. If he has success there he could find himself back in the NHL someday.

Source: House Of Hockey - Tampa Bay Lightning terminate young prospect Ilya Usau

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