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Steven Santini

Defenseman · Tampa Bay Lightning

2013 Draft, Rd 2 Pick 12 (#42) — New Jersey Devils

Next Game

Thu, Apr 2 · 7:00 PM ET vs Penguins

The Spot, SN-PIT

Age 316'3"217 lbsShoots RightBronxville, USA

Current Season

GP

11

Goals

0

Assists

1

Points

1

+/-

+1

S%

0.0%

Last 5 Games

DateOppGAPTS+/-SOGTOI
Mar 28vs OTT000001:49
Mar 10vs CBJ000009:21
Dec 27@ FLA000+107:58
Dec 15vs FLA0000012:00
Dec 2@ NYI000-1010:43

Career Stats

Contract

Cap Hit

$775K

Total Value

$1.55M

Expires

2 yrs · 2026-2027

Status

Then UFA

$350,000 Guaranteed

via PuckPedia

Recent Stories

Injuries
Hedman Steps Away from Bolts for Personal Reasons

Victor Hedman, the Lightning's rock on the blue line and captain through thick and thin, takes a temporary leave for personal reasons that the front office is keeping under wraps tighter than a playoff series. This comes after a season already littered with injuries for the 35-year-old Swede, from elbow surgery to illnesses that sidelined him multiple times, forcing Tampa to patchwork their defense with call-ups like Emil Lilleberg and Steve Santini.

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News
Lightning Demote Santini to Syracuse

Tampa shakes up the blue line by sending Steven Santini back to AHL Syracuse, a classic roster tweak from a contender chasing another ring. Coaches love his physicality, but ice time crunch forces the shuttle. This move signals they're fine-tuning for the stretch run where every shift counts.

Tampa Bay Lightning
News
Santini Shares NHL World with Son Chase

Steven Santini passes the puck to son Chase, sharing NHL tales from his pro days for the first time. Father-son moments like these bridge generations in hockey families. As Chase eyes his path, Dad's wisdom sharpens the edge for whatever rink awaits.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are Steven Santini's stats this season?
Steven Santini has 0 goals and 1 assists for 1 points in 11 games this season.
What team does Steven Santini play for?
Steven Santini is a defenseman for the Tampa Bay Lightning.
What is Steven Santini's contract?
Steven Santini has a cap hit of $0.78M with 1 year remaining. He will be an unrestricted free agent (UFA) when the contract expires.
When was Steven Santini drafted?
Steven Santini was drafted in the 2013 NHL Draft by the New Jersey Devils in Round 2, Pick 12 (42 overall).
Where is Steven Santini from?
Steven Santini is 31 years old and was born in Bronxville, USA.