NICK
ABRUZZESE
C
Status
In the minors
Ht/Wt
5’11’’,
180 lbs
Shoots
L
Experience
1
year
Debut
Apr 2, 2022
Born
Jun 4, 1999
(26 yrs)
Slate Hill, New York
Drafted
Drafted by Toronto in 2019 (4/124).
Drafted from
Chicago (USHL)
Acquired
Acquired as a free agent in 2025.
Transactions & Injuries
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 2025-10-01 |
Placed on waivers by the Tampa Bay Lightning for the purpose of being assigned to the Syracuse Crunch (AHL).
|
| 2025-07-01 |
Signed as an unrestricted free agent by the Tampa Bay Lightning to a one-year two-way contract.
|
| 2025-04-29 |
Recalled from the Toronto Marlies (AHL).
|
| 2024-10-04 |
Assigned to the Toronto Marlies (AHL).
|
| 2024-10-03 |
Placed on waivers by the Toronto Maple Leafs.
|
Career Honors & Awards
| League | Honor | Description |
|---|---|---|
| USHL | Leading Scorer Leading Scorer | 2018-19 |
| USHL | First All-Star Team First All-Star Team | 2018-19 |
News
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Rotowire
Wed, Oct 01, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Abruzzese was placed on waivers by Tampa Bay on Wednesday.
Rotowire
Tue, Jul 01, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Abruzzese signed a one-year, two-way contract with Tampa Bay on Tuesday.
Scouting Report
Has produced good numbers at every level. Has added more bulk since turning pro but is still a little undersized for the National Hockey League. Is an excellent passer and his vision helps him create offense. Can also score goals but could stand to shoot the puck more.
Long Range Potential: Diminutive scoring forward.
