Taormina has bounced the NHL and AHL throughout his career and has only played in 59 career NHL games since turning pro in late-2009. Taormina will report to Stockton (AHL).

Taormina, 30, did not get into a game during his call-up so he returns to Syracuse, where he has one assist in two games this season.

Taormina is expected to be in the lineup on Thursday with Slater Koekkoek heading back to Syracuse. Taormina has 13 goals and 28 assists (41 points) in 61 AHL games this season. He has 12 points (4G / 8A) in 57 career NHL games with the Devils and Lightning.

Taormina had one shot goal in 9:16 in his season debut on Monday. He has been sent back to Syracuse and Mike Angelidis has been recalled.

Taormina will play his first game since December 17th, 2013 when he suits up as the Lightning’s seventh defenseman vs. Florida. Taormina had five points (2G / 3A) in 10 games this season.

Taormina only appeared in two games for the Lightning last season, recording no points. He had 24 points in 55 games in the AHL.

Taormina had no points in two games with the Lightning.

Taormina has four goals and 17 assists (21 points) in 50 games in the AHL this season.

Taormina isn't fantasy relevant.

Taormina returns to Albany, where he is expected to play every day. He has a goal and seven points in 30 games.

Taormina is once again a healthy scratch. The rookie has a goal and seven points in 30 games.

Look for Taormina to play on the fourth line tonight. The rookie has a goal and seven points in 26 games.

Taormina remains a healthy scratch will all six defensemen healthy. He has a goal and seven points in 26 games.

Taormina is the odd-man out with Marek Zidlicky and Adam Larsson getting into the lineup. The rookie scored a goal and seven points in 26 games.

Taormina gets bumped down to the third defensive pairing. He has four assists in 21 games.

Taormina could get into his first game since January 24th. He has four assists in 15 games.

Taormina likely fills in on the third defensive pairing. He has four assists through 15 games playing a small amount of minutes.

Taormina will stay fresh over the break. The rookie has four assists in 15 games.

Look for the rookie Taormina to fill in for an injured Tallinder. He has three assists over 12 games this season.