Goaltender Copley claimed off of waivers today

This just in, the Tampa Bay Lightning have claimed goaltender Pheonix Copley off of waivers.

Why is this such a big deal?

Lightning superstar goaltender Andrei Vasilevsky has yet to play a game this preseason due to injury, but is/was suspected to start tonight in the team's final preseason game. That seems in doubt now and there's a belief amongst the team's fanbase that Vasilevsky is out long-term and that Copley could be a safety net.

The Lightning now have Vasilevsky, Copley and Jonas Johansson under contract. Stay tuned for an update on Vasilevsky.