TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The Tampa Bay Lightning have signed veteran defenseman Ryan McDonagh to a three-year extension worth $12.3 million. General manager Julien BriseBois announced the deal Thursday. McDonagh will be 37 when the new contract kicks in that counts $4.1 million against the salary cap through the 2028-29 NHL season. McDonagh helped the [...] … [Read more...] about Lightning sign Ryan McDonagh to a 3-year, $12.3M contract extension
Can Brandon Lowe return to his old ways?
Brandon Lowe has been a divisive player for Rays fans throughout his tenure. His critics pointed to his high strikeout rates, the fact that he could never stay … [Read more...] about Can Brandon Lowe return to his old ways?
Kucherov And Vasilevskiy Out Tonight
While the Lightning will get one of their stars back tonight, they’ll be without two others. Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times relays that goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy and winger Nikita Kucherov are listed as day-to-day with undisclosed injuries. Tampa Bay was hoping to have Vasilevskiy back after missing Thursday’s game but that won’t be the case, meaning Jonas … [Read more...] about Kucherov And Vasilevskiy Out Tonight
St. Petersburg Officials Optimistic About Tropicana Field Being Ready For Opening Day
Work continues to repair the hurricane damage that rendered Tropicana Field unplayable in 2025. St. Petersburg officials updated the local media on the construction efforts on Wednesday, expressing optimism that everything will be completed by Opening Day. “At this moment in time, we have no concern about being ready for opening day April 6. And we hope we keep it that way,” … [Read more...] about St. Petersburg Officials Optimistic About Tropicana Field Being Ready For Opening Day
Rays, Cedric Mullins Agree To One-Year Deal
The Rays and outfielder Cedric Mullins are in agreement on a one-year deal, reports Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times. It’s worth $7MM, per Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. Mullins is represented by Cote Sports Management. The Rays have a full 40-man roster and will need to make a corresponding move for this Mullins deal to become official. Mullins and the Rays will both be … [Read more...] about Rays, Cedric Mullins Agree To One-Year Deal