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One of the more heralded Tampa Bay Lightning prospects of the last few years made his NHL debut last Friday against the Carolina Hurricanes. Conor Geekie, the 20-year-old forward who worked his way onto the opening night roster with a strong training camp skated in an NHL game that counted for the first time in his career.

NHL News / Yardbarker / October 11

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Tampa Bay Lightning News / The Hockey Writers / October 9

What Geekie Making the Opening Night Roster Means for the Lightning

The Tampa Bay Lightning head to Raleigh to take on the Carolina Hurricanes for opening night. One of the standout inclusions on the opening night roster is prospect Conor Geekie.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Raw Charge / October 7

Tampa Bay Lightning 2024 Top 25 Under 25: #1 Conor Geekie

We have reached the top of the list, and it is absolutely no surprise that the newest prospect is the top prospect. Acquired at the end of June, Conor Geekie immediately became the top prospect in the system and is knocking on the door of making the Tampa Bay Lightning.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Breakaway on SI / October 4

Insider Says NHL Did Lightning Forward a 'Favor'

Tampa Bay Lightning forward Conor Geekie will miss one preseason game due to a suspension, but all things considered, he's lucky it's not more. The suspension comes from an altercation with Florida Panthers forward Josh Davies, who previously laid a big hit on Lightning captain Victor Hedman.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / ESPN / October 3

Geekie gets 1-game preseason ban for fighting

Lightning forward Conor Geekie has been suspended for one preseason game for his role in "starting an altercation" with Florida's Josh Davies.

Conor Geekie News / Breakaway on SI / October 3

NHL Suspends Lightning's Conor Geekie After Fight

The Tampa Bay Lightning are entering the 2024-2025 season with a group of changes to their roster. The team signed scoring winger Jake Guentzel to replace former captain Steven Stamkos and annointed long-time defenseman Victor Hedman as new team captain.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Field Level Media / October 3

Lightning F Conor Geekie faces hearing after fight

Tampa Bay Lightning forward Conor Geekie will have a hearing with the league on Thursday over his role in a fight during a preseason game with the Florida Panthers.

Conor Geekie News / Daily Faceoff / October 3

Lightning’s Conor Geekie to have hearing for leaving bench on legal line change to start altercation

The NHL Department of Player Safety announced Thursday that Tampa Bay Lightning forward Conor Geekie will have a hearing for “leaving the bench on a legal line change for the purpose of starting an altercation” during Wednesday’s game against the Florida Panthers.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 3

Lightning’s Conor Geekie to have player safety hearing

Midway through the second period of Wednesday night’s overtime loss to the Panthers, Geekie started a shift and immediately laid a hit on and subsequently fought Florida forward prospect Josh Davies.

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Tampa Bay Lightning News / The Hockey Writers / September 27

Lightning’s Conor Geekie Has a Strong Case to Make NHL Roster

To compete for the Stanley Cup year in and year out, the Tampa Bay Lightning had to deplete their prospect pool and draft capital to acquire “win now” assets to bolster their roster.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Raw Charge / September 14

Some good, some bad, some thoughts on the Lightning’s 7-4 loss in the Rookie Showcase

So, what did we learn about the Tampa Bay Lightning prospects after their 7-4 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes on Friday night? Honestly, not much that we didn’t already know.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Breakaway on SI / August 17

Conor Geekie Wants to Crack Lightning's Roster

The Tampa Bay Lightning haven't had a top prospect in their organization over the last five years. It's the price you pay when you're aggressively pursuing

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Raw Charge / July 17

Lightning Round: Newest Bolt makes top prospect list

When the Lightning acquired Conor Geekie, general manager Julien BriseBois called him the “highest profile prospect we’ve had in years”. One of the least important aspects of having a high-profile prospect is that they start showing up on lists created by prospect writers in the mainstream media.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / The Hockey Writers / July 16

Get to Know Lightning Prospect Conor Geekie

The Tampa Bay Lightning’s next generation of talent is starting to take shape. While Michigan standout and first-round pick Isaac Howard has been the talk for a couple of years now, forward Conor Geekie has now joined the ranks.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Field Level Media / July 12

Lightning D J.J. Moser signs 2-year deal, avoids arbitration

New Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman J.J. Moser signed a two-year, $6.75 million contract on Thursday as the sides avoided arbitration. The Lightning acquired Moser and forward Conor Geekie from the Utah Hockey Club last month in a deal that sent defenseman Mikhail Sergachev to Utah.

NHL News / Inside The Rink / June 29

Tampa Bay Lightning Make Shocking Trade; Acquire Geekie, Moser From Utah HC

The 2024 NHL Entry Draft began yesterday, and there were no major moves in terms of trades. Day two, however, has seen some blockbuster trades. One including a shocking turn of events as Tampa Bay Lightning general manager, Julien Brise-Bois, made headline news by trading away Mikhail Sergachev.

Utah Hockey Club News / The Hockey Writers / May 16

Utah Hockey’s Needs vs. Wants in 2024 NHL Draft

There are plenty of events on the NHL calendar that draw much excitement. Of course, things like the first game of the season and the All-Star Game, among others, are highlights of each NHL season.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / January 10

CHL Trade Deadline recap: Beck, Geekie, Savoie, Luneau among top NHL prospects moved

Last year’s Canadian Hockey League trade deadline has set a precedent for how this year’s installment would unfold, with an incredible number of draft picks getting moved.

NHL News / FirstSportz / January 1

Watch: Conor Geekie gets EJECTED just 11 seconds into Canada-Germany game during 2024 World Junior Championship following illegal head check on Samuel Schindler

In a shocking turn of еvеnts, Canada’s forward and Arizona Coyotes‘ prospect Conor Gееkiе, was еjеctеd from thе game against Gеrmany at thе World Juniors, just 11 seconds into their final group game.

Utah Hockey Club News / The Hockey Writers / October 18, 2023

Coyotes Prospect Report: Simashev, Geekie, Lipkin & More

With the Arizona Coyotes’ season ramping up, their prospects have also started to gear into the new season. The Coyotes have stockpiled an abundance of draft capital for the future and already have a current prospect pool that sits atop the NHL’s best.

Utah Hockey Club News / The Hockey Writers / August 22, 2023

Coyotes Prospect Spotlight: Conor Geekie

The 2023-24 Arizona Coyotes are building a new era of hockey in the Valley of the Sun. They boast one of the most talented prospect pools in the league, highlighted by Dylan Guenther and Logan Cooley.

Utah Hockey Club News / Last Word On Sports / May 7, 2023

Arizona Coyotes Prospects Excelling During Playoff Months

With round two of the Stanley Cup Playoffs underway, the Arizona Coyotes prospects have brought some positive news. Forwards Conor Geekie and Dylan Guenther are currently playing in the WHL (Western Hockey League), and so far, both respective teams have advanced to the semi-finals.