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How Anthony Cirelli became the Lightning's 'engine' and why that complicates their summer cap crunch - The Athletic
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Anthony Cirelli a fitting hero for this Lightning moment
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Tampa Bay Lightning ready to run it back after re-signing rising star Anthony Cirelli
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The Tampa Bay Lightning Cannot Afford to Lose Anthony Cirelli
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How Anthony Cirelli's return will give Lightning a much-needed spark
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Lightning-Leafs: Anthony Cirelli, Mitch Marner competition goes beyond this series - The Athletic
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How Anthony Cirelli became the Lightning's 'engine' and why that complicates their summer cap crunch - The Athletic
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Lightning's Cirelli flies down ice for shorthanded breakaway vs. Jets
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Lightning sign Sergachev, Cirelli, Cernak to 8-year contract extensions
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Tampa Bay Lightning re-sign Anthony Cirelli to three-year deal
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Lightning-Leafs: Anthony Cirelli, Mitch Marner competition goes beyond this series - The Athletic
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Lightning-Leafs: Anthony Cirelli, Mitch Marner competition goes beyond this series - The Athletic
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Lightning sign Cirelli to eight-year, $50-million extension