The Tampa Bay Lightning have a deep and talented affiliate in their AHL squad, the Syracuse Crunch. Several players have filtered through the Crunch recently to make it on the NHL ice with the Lightning, including: Cory Conacher, Alex Killorn, and Richard Panik. Currently, their offensive talent at the professional level is deeper than their defensive talent.
Mark Barberio, D, 22
A 2008 draftee of the Lightning, Barberio has been with their AHL affiliate since the 2010-11 season. The defenseman from Montreal has shown an offensive propensity with the organization. In 68 games with the Norfolk Admirals in 2010-11, Barberio had 31 points. The following season saw him earn .82 points per game with the Admirals in notching 13 goals and 48 assists in 74 games.
He has had a strong 2012-13 campaign with the Syracuse Crunch, continuing to be a force on the power play with his accurate passing and shooting. Currently he has eight goals and 28 assists through 56 games.
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