According to a team announcement, the Tampa Bay Lightning have recalled goaltender Brandon Halverson ahead of tonight’s game against the St. Louis Blues. The Lightning already had a full 23-man roster before the move, so they’ll have to make a corresponding transaction. Fortunately for the Bolts, Halverson’s recall isn’t connected to an injury to starting netminder Andrei … [Read more...] about Lightning Recall Brandon Halverson
Lightning Reassign Maxim Groshev
Earlier today, the Tampa Bay Lightning announced that Maxim Groshev has been re-assigned to AHL Syracuse. The defenseman has bounced between the AHL and NHL throughout the season, last being called up one week ago. In his latest stint, the 24-year-old made his eagerly awaited NHL debut, recording an assist on 13:03 of ice time. Even with Groshev out of the mix for now, along … [Read more...] about Lightning Reassign Maxim Groshev
Lightning, Darren Raddysh To Wait On Extension Talks
While Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Darren Raddysh is in the midst of the best season of his hockey career, he’ll likely need to wait just a little bit longer before he can cash in on his success. Lightning GM Julien BriseBois told the media yesterday, including the Tampa Bay Times’ Eduardo A. Encina, that the club and Raddysh’s representatives would wait to engage in … [Read more...] about Lightning, Darren Raddysh To Wait On Extension Talks
Lightning Recall Simon Lundmark
The Lightning recalled defenseman Simon Lundmark from AHL Syracuse, per a team press release. He takes the roster spot of Maxim Groshev, who was sent down to Syracuse on Monday. Lundmark, 25, had been a frequent presence in the Jets’ farm system before being non-tendered last summer and signing a two-year, two-way contract with Tampa Bay. From 2021-25, he made 254 appearances … [Read more...] about Lightning Recall Simon Lundmark
Lightning Sign Charle-Edouard D’Astous To One-Year Extension
The Lightning announced they’ve signed defenseman Charle-Edouard D’Astous to a one-year extension worth $875K. He was due to be an unrestricted free agent next summer. While the 27-year-old D’Astous is too old for Calder Trophy consideration, the Quebec native has quietly been one of the league’s most impressive rookies. The former ECHL Defenseman of the Year had spent the last … [Read more...] about Lightning Sign Charle-Edouard D’Astous To One-Year Extension