Tippet was brought over from the Florida Panthers in the
Claude Giroux trade, had only 14 goals in 94 games for the Florida Panthers. Over the last 2 seasons, Tippets has 52 goals and has a chance to hit the 30-goal mark for the 1st time, this season. Tippet who has incredible speed, is also not afraid to shoot the puck, Tippet is currently 11th in the NHL in shot on goal per game with 3.80 per game, and Tortorella has stated, he could have way more goals, if he didn't miss the net so much.