Navigating the salary cap is one of the most important tasks for a front office. Teams that can avoid total cap chaos by walking the tightrope of inking players to deals that match their value (or compensate for future value without breaking the bank) remain successful. Those that don’t often see struggles and front office changes. PHR is looking at every NHL team and giving … [Read more...] about Salary Cap Deep Dive: Tampa Bay Lightning
Lightning Reassign Matt Tomkins
The Lightning announced today they’ve reassigned goaltender Matt Tomkins to AHL Syracuse. They’re back to having two open spots on the active roster. Tomkins’ demotion is a positive sign for the availability of their usual No. 2 option, Jonas Johansson. The 29-year-old remains on the roster but hasn’t played since Jan. 28, missing eight games with a lower-body injury. Tomkins … [Read more...] about Lightning Reassign Matt Tomkins
Predators Acquire Jesse Ylönen From Lightning
The Nashville Predators and Tampa Bay Lightning are making an AHL swap shortly before the trade deadline. The Predators announced they’ve acquired forward Jesse Ylönen from the Lightning for forward Anthony Angello. Sticking to the deadline approach he shared yesterday, general manager Barry Trotz has acquired a forward with NHL experience who can fill in should the Predators … [Read more...] about Predators Acquire Jesse Ylönen From Lightning
Tampa Bay Lightning Recall Matt Tomkins
Regular backup netminder Jonas Johansson won’t be ready to return after all following the 4 Nations Face-Off tournament. The Tampa Bay Lightning announced they’ve recalled Matt Tomkins from their AHL affiliate, the Syracuse Crunch, and he’ll serve as a backup tomorrow night. Today’s roster move marks Tomkins’ third call-up since the end of January. It hasn’t made too much of a … [Read more...] about Tampa Bay Lightning Recall Matt Tomkins
Tampa Bay Lightning Recall Jesse Ylönen
Ahead of their return to regular season hockey on Sunday, the Tampa Bay Lightning are bringing a depth forward to the NHL level. The Lightning announced they’d recalled forward Jesse Ylönen from their AHL affiliate, the Syracuse Crunch, and he could debut with the team against the Seattle Kraken. Still, there’s a decent chance Ylönen won’t debut either. Tampa Bay is likely … [Read more...] about Tampa Bay Lightning Recall Jesse Ylönen