Point to start the season on the IR

The hockey world celebrated the end of the contract impasse between the Tampa Bay Lightning and RFA Brayden Point this afternoon, as Point signed a 3-year deal worth $20.25M.

As it turns out, Lightning fans will have to wait a little longer to see the 23-year-old suit up for the Bolts, as he is still on the sidelines recovering from surgery.

Point underwent a procedure on his hip in the Spring and is expected to be out until late-October according to GM Julien BriseBois.

Point is not expected to deal with any long-term effects of the injury. In fact, according to BriseBois, Point has already been on skates for a few weeks.

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