Dominic James
23-Year-Old
IR
Injury Face
Est. Return 11/18/2025
2025 Stats
G
1
A
3
PP Pts
0
+/-
1
PIM
4
ROS Projections
Signed a two-year, entry-level contract with the Lightning in September of 2025.
Placed on injured reserve
James (undisclosed) was designated for injured reserve Tuesday, Erik Erlendsson of LightningInsider.com reports.
ANALYSIS
James was classified as slightly worse than day-to-day by head coach Jon Cooper, so it shouldn't come as a surprise that the team moved him to IR, especially with the need to bring some players up from the minors. While the 23-year-old Michigan native could be activated for Sunday's matchup with the Canucks, it seems unlikely, considering the Bolts will be in the second half of a back-to-back and James may not get any practice time.
James was classified as slightly worse than day-to-day by head coach Jon Cooper, so it shouldn't come as a surprise that the team moved him to IR, especially with the need to bring some players up from the minors. While the 23-year-old Michigan native could be activated for Sunday's matchup with the Canucks, it seems unlikely, considering the Bolts will be in the second half of a back-to-back and James may not get any practice time.
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2025–26 Time On Ice Stats
- Average Time On Ice: 12:46
- Average Power Play TOI: 1:30
- Average Short-Handed TOI: 0:00
Ice Time
Power Play
Short-Handed
2025–26
12:46
1:30
0:00
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Contending with injury
James is dealing with an undisclosed injury, according to Benjamin Pierce of the Lightning's official site on Tuesday.
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Earns first three NHL points
James scored a goal, added two assists, logged three hits and went plus-3 in Thursday's 6-3 win over the Golden Knights.
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Receives call-up
James was recalled from AHL Syracuse on Wednesday.
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Sent to minors
James (undisclosed) was assigned to AHL Syracuse on Monday.
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Ditches non-contact sweater
James (undisclosed) was in a regular sweater during Thursday's morning skate, Benjamin Pierce of the Lightning's official site reports.
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Set to debut Thursday
James is in line to make his NHL debut Thursday versus Chicago, Benjamin Pierce of the Lightning's official site reports.
ANALYSIS
James was recalled Wednesday from AHL Syracuse, where he had five points in four appearances. James could replace Curtis Douglas on the fourth line, assuming head coach Jon Cooper decides to switch up the roster.
James was recalled Wednesday from AHL Syracuse, where he had five points in four appearances. James could replace Curtis Douglas on the fourth line, assuming head coach Jon Cooper decides to switch up the roster.