"For each of Tampa Bay Lightning D Evan Oberg's six recalls earlier in the season, the 22-year-old was brought up mainly as insurance against nagging injuries to other defensemen.

When Oberg was again called up Tuesday, however, it appeared to be a curious move as the Lightning have eight healthy defensemen with the return of D Marc-Andre Bergeron, who had been out since Jan. 13 with a back issue. Oberg's presence gives the Lightning nine defensemen on the roster, creating speculation a trade is on the horizon.

But head coach Guy Boucher and general manager Steve Yzerman — who said trade talk is quiet right now — put a quick end to that."