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Dominic James

Center · Tampa Bay Lightning

2022 Draft, Rd 6 Pick 12 (#173) — Chicago Blackhawks

Next Game

Tue, Mar 17 · 10:00 PM ET @ Kraken

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Age 236'0"190 lbsShoots LeftPlymouth, USA

Current Season

GP

43

Goals

7

Assists

8

Points

15

+/-

+4

S%

12.5%

Last 5 Games

DateOppGAPTS+/-SOGTOI
Feb 28vs BUF1010113:06
Feb 26@ CAR1010416:55
Feb 25vs TOR0000310:59
Feb 5vs FLA011+3015:23
Feb 3vs BUF0000213:02

Career Stats

Contract

Cap Hit

$910K

Total Value

$1.82M

Expires

2 yrs · 2026-2027

Status

Then RFA

via PuckPedia

Recent Stories

Trades & Rumors
Lightning's James Out Two Months

Tampa's Dominic James suffers a leg injury that sidelines him for two months, testing the Bolts' bench depth at a pivotal stretch. Management eyes internal call-ups and trade targets to mask the blow, knowing playoff chases forgive no absences in this conference meat grinder. The stakes skyrocket as Lightning faithful brace for a thinner lineup against Atlantic heavyweights.

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Injuries
Lightning's James Done for Season

Tampa Bay confirms Dominic James misses the rest of the regular season, while rookie Goncalves goes day-to-day in a brutal injury double-whammy. Coaches scramble to plug holes in a forward group already tested by the playoff grind, and this hits hardest with the Atlantic Division knife fight heating up. Lightning management leans on depth vets to keep their Cup window cracked open amid the setback.

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Injuries
Ex-Hawks Pick James Hits IR After Lower-Body Surgery

A former Blackhawks draft pick just went under the knife for a lower-body injury that ends his season, leaving scouts shaking their heads over what could have been. Dominic James fought through the pain before finally getting repaired, but the recovery timeline crushes any shot at a call-up this year. Front offices around the league watch these prospects closely, and this setback reminds everyone how thin the line is between NHL dreams and the shelf.

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Game Recap
Dominic James Out 8-10 Weeks for Bolts

Lightning forward Dominic James lands on the shelf for 8-10 weeks, forcing Tampa to rethink line combos just as momentum builds toward deadline deals. The injury exposes vulnerabilities in a roster built for short bursts, and insiders buzz about potential waiver-wire grabs to fill the void. Every shift counts now with playoff positioning on the line in the brutal East.

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News
James Faces 8-10 Weeks Out Post-Surgery

Lightning forward Dominic James heads under the knife, sidelining him 8-to-10 weeks in a brutal blow. Tampa's depth takes another hit as they grind playoff pushes without his speed. BriseBois scrambles for deadline reinforcements to plug the gap.

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Game Recap
Lightning's Injury Pileup Screams for Deadline Forward?

The Tampa Bay Lightning stagger into their four-game road trip without forwards Dominic James and Gage Goncalves, both banged up in that ugly 6-2 loss to Buffalo where cross-checks from Sabres defenders turned the third period into a meat grinder. Coach Jon Cooper confirms they miss at least the Minnesota and Winnipeg tilts, piling onto a season-long injury bug that's already tested every depth chart in the building.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are Dominic James's stats this season?
Dominic James has 7 goals and 8 assists for 15 points in 43 games this season.
What team does Dominic James play for?
Dominic James is a forward for the Tampa Bay Lightning.
What is Dominic James's contract?
Dominic James has a cap hit of $0.91M with 1 year remaining. He will be a restricted free agent (RFA) when the contract expires.
When was Dominic James drafted?
Dominic James was drafted in the 2022 NHL Draft by the Chicago Blackhawks in Round 6, Pick 12 (173 overall).
Where is Dominic James from?
Dominic James is 23 years old and was born in Plymouth, USA.