Abruzzese was placed on waivers by the Lightning on Sunday.
Abruzzese hasn't appeared in the NHL since the 2022-23 campaign, but he's been an effective option in the AHL during that span. Across 56 regular-season outings with AHL Syracuse in 2025-26, he posted 15 goals and 51 points. He'll continue to grind in Tampa Bay's organization, and given he goes unclaimed, he'll have a chance to see his first stint of NHL action if the Lightning experience injury trouble.