Luke Glendening - NHL News & Rumors

Playing, not producing Glendening has been held off the scoresheet through the first 16 games of the season.

Impact Glendening has been a fixture in the lineup for the Lightning, averaging 10:45 per game in a fourth-line role. The 35-year-old has added 10 shots on net, 14 blocked shots, 30 hits and a minus-4 rating. He hasn't reached the 20-point mark since 2018-19, but this slow start on offense is rough even by his standards. Glendening produced 11 points over 81 regular-season contests last year.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Participates in morning skate Glendening (undisclosed) participated in morning skate ahead of Friday's Opening Night matchup against Carolina, Gabby Shirley of Bally Sports Florida reports.

Impact Glendening skated with the fourth line ahead of Friday's regular-season opener, indicating that he's moved past his undisclosed injury that hampered him for most of training camp. During his first season with the Lightning last year, he tallied 10 goals and 121 hits while averaging 11:37 of ice time over his 81 regular-season appearances.

OCTOBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Sheds non-contact jersey Glendening (undisclosed) practiced in a regular jersey Sunday, Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Glendening has been limited for most of training camp due to an undisclosed injury, but he returned to practice in a non-contact jersey Friday. He increased his workload Sunday, and coach Jon Cooper said that he hopes Glendening will be available for Opening Night against Nashville on Monday. Even if Glendening is unable to suit up for the regular-season opener, it seems unlikely that he'll have a significant absence to begin the year.

OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Practicing in non-contact jersey Glendening (undisclosed) is at practice Friday in a non-contact jersey, according to Gabby Shirley of Bally Sports Florida.

Impact Glendening has not been healthy since the start of training camp, but he is finally back on the ice. Glendening had 10 goals and one assist, along with 39 PIM, 121 hits and 53 blocked shots in 81 regular-season appearances last season. He is expected to center the fourth line, once he is healthy enough to return.

OCTOBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Battling undisclosed injury Glendening will miss the start of training camp due to an undisclosed injury, per Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times on Wednesday.

Impact Glendening had 10 goals, 11 points, 39 PIM, 121 hits and 53 blocks in 81 regular-season contests with the Lightning in 2023-24. He'll likely start the campaign on the fourth line if he's healthy.

SEPTEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Returning for playoff opener Glendening (undisclosed) will play Sunday against Florida, Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Glendening missed Tampa's regular-season finale Wednesday, but he'll be ready to go for an opening-round matchup with the Panthers. The 34-year-old center had 10 goals and 11 points while racking up 121 hits in 81 games with the Lightning this season. Glendening will likely remain in a fourth-line role during the postseason while also working on the penalty kill.

APRIL 20 • ROTOWIRE

Will Lightning get Luke Glendening, Tyler Motte back to open playoffs? The penalty-killing duo missed the last few regular-season games but returned Saturday for the final practice before Game 1.

APRIL 20 • TAMPABAY.COM

May not play Sunday Glendening (undisclosed) is questionable for Sunday's tilt versus Florida, per Gabby Shirley of Bally Sports Florida.

Impact More on Glendening's status will be known Saturday. The 34-year-old center missed Wednesday's season-ending finale with the injury after he was hurt during his first shift in the second period Monday versus Buffalo. Glendening had 10 goals and 11 points in 81 games this season.

APRIL 19 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out Wednesday Glendening will miss Wednesday's matchup with the Maple Leafs with an undisclosed injury, Gabby Shirley of Bally Sports Florida reports.

Impact Glendening logged just 3:47 of ice time against the Sabres on Monday before being forced to leave the game due to his injury. Considering the veteran center has registered just one point in his last 22 contests, few fantasy players figure to be impacted by his absence. The Michigan native had played every game this season before being ruled out for the season finale Wednesday. Austin Watson should slot into the lineup with Glendening on the shelf.

APRIL 16 • ROTOWIRE

One goal in last 20 games Glendening heads into Saturday's game against the Kings on a 10-game goal drought.

Impact He actually has just one goal in his last 20 games after ringing up eight in his first 49. Glendening's has three double-digit goal seasons, the best being 12 goals in 2014-15. He does have 21 hits and 78 face-off wins in his last 10 outings, but that's slim value when he has fired just three shots in that span. Yes, you read that right.

MARCH 23 • ROTOWIRE

Heading to career goal mark Glendening scored a goal in a 6-3 win over Arizona on Thursday.

Impact Glendening extended the lead to 6-2 in the third period with a shot from the left circle that beat Connor Ingram. He's having a Cy Young season with eight goals and one assist in 49 games this season. At this rate, Glendening will set a new career mark -- his previous best is 12 goals with Detroit in 2014-15.

JANUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Rare goal in shootout victoy Glendening scored a goal in a 2-1 shootout win over Washington on Saturday.

Impact He deflected Victor Hedman's point shot past Charlie Lindgren in the first period. Glendening is far from a fantasy force -- he has five goals in 35 games this season. It was his first goal in nine games (four shots).

DECEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores fourth goal of 2023-24 Glendening supplied a goal in a 4-0 win over Dallas on Monday.

Impact Glendening's marker came early in the third period to extend the Lightning's edge to 3-0. It was his fourth goal and point in 26 games this season. The 34-year-old is playing primarily on the fourth line and is not expected to make regular offensive contributions in 2023-24.

DECEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores unassisted goal Glendening scored a goal in Friday's 8-2 road win against the Hurricanes.

Impact Glendening's goal was unassisted at 6:53 of the third period to make it 5-2 in favor of the Lightning. He ended up with a shot on goal with a blocked shot in 13:46 of ice time on 23 shifts. He won six of his 15 faceoff opportunities. After posting just one goal and no assists in his first 17 games, Glendening has lit the lamp twice in the past four outings.

NOVEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Big man on ice Saturday Glendening scored the game-winning goal in a 6-4, come-from-behind win over Edmonton on Saturday.

Impact Glendening, who had just one goal and point coming into the game, came up huge in the third when he re-directed a pass past Stuart Skinner at 10:07 of the frame. Glendening is a quiet bottom-six guy whose best fantasy category is hits. But even then, his lack of positional flexibility makes rostering him a no-go. Enjoy his goal celly from Saturday, but that's about it.

NOVEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Stamkos and Glendening score 39 seconds apart as Lightning pull out 6-4 win over Oilers

Steven Stamkos and Luke Glendening scored 39 seconds apart midway through the third period, and the Tampa Bay Lightning rallied for a 6-4 victory over the Edmonton Oilers

NOVEMBER 18, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

First goal of season Glendening scored his first goal of the season Thursday in a 6-0 victory over the Sharks.

Impact His goal was the cherry on the top of a big offensive night by the Lightning. Glendening scored at 5:44 of the third for the 6-0 final score. He played 11:24 and was plus-2 with two hits and one shot. The 34-year-old Glendening played 70 games last season with the Stars and delivered three goals, three assists and 114 hits. He's a glue guy, not a fantasy guy.

OCTOBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

As Lightning held on to win opener, newcomers made big contributions BRANDON, Fla. — For Lightning newcomers Luke Glendening and Jonas Johansson, there was no easing into things at the end of Tuesday’s season-...

OCTOBER 12, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Inks two-year contract Glendening signed a two-year, $1.8 million contract with Tampa Bay on Saturday.

Impact Glendening had three goals, six points, 50 PIM, 114 hits and 60 blocks in 70 contests with Dallas in 2022-23. The 34-year-old will likely serve primarily as a fourth-line forward with Tampa Bay.

JULY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Luke Glendening Scores Gorgeous Tip As Stars Strike Back Early In Game 5 vs. Golden Knights

MAY 28, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Knights & Stars swap goals in Game 5!

MAY 28, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Tips in goal Glendening scored a goal on four shots in Saturday's 4-2 win over the Golden Knights in Game 5.

Impact Glendening got a piece of a Thomas Harley shot to score on a redirect. Two of Glendening's three playoff points have come during the Western Conference Finals. The 34-year-old veteran has added 15 shots on net, 25 hits, 13 blocked shots and a minus-3 rating through 16 playoff appearances in a fourth-line role.

MAY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Grabs second postseason point Glendening assisted on Miro Heiskanen's game-opening goal Sunday. However, the Stars weren't able to get the job done in Game 2, losing to the Golden Knights 3-2.

Impact Glendening has not been one of the postseason's most effective depth forwards. He has played more than 12 minutes in just five of 14 playoff games. Moreover, Sunday's assist was just his second point of the postseason, and he has just 10 total shots. Rostering Glendening has not been a winning a strategy most nights.

MAY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Snaps nine-game goal drought Glendening found the back of the net in Dallas' 5-1 loss to Minnesota in Game 3 on Friday.

Impact Glendening recorded just one point (an assist) over his previous nine contests. His marker came early in the second period to reduce Minnesota's lead to 2-1, but the Stars failed to close the gap any further. Glendening has four goals and six points in 26 career playoff outings.

APRIL 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Contributes helper Glendening produced an assist and six hits in Monday's 5-1 win over the Predators.

Impact Glendening has a goal and an assist over his last four games. The 33-year-old is up to six points, 62 shots on net, 105 hits, 46 PIM and a minus-9 rating through 66 outings this season. Despite more offense recently, he's unlikely to move out of a fourth-line role, though his defensive work will keep him in the lineup.

APRIL 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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Stamkos and Glendening score 39 seconds apart as Lightning pull out 6-4 win over Oilers