In a late-night deal, the Tampa Bay Lightning and Edmonton Oilers are swapping recent first-round picks, as forward Sam O’Reilly is heading to the Lightning in exchange for forward Isaac Howard. Both teams have announced the deal. The Oilers also announced Howard has signed a three-year, entry-level contract beginning in 2025-26. O’Reilly was selected 32nd overall by the Oilers … [Read more...] about Lightning Acquire Sam O’Reilly From Oilers For Isaac Howard
Nikolaj Ehlers Expected To Sign Today
July 2: Ehlers’ stay on the open market isn’t expected to last more than a few more hours. He’s down to a few teams and will make his decision at some point Wednesday, Chris Johnston of TSN and The Athletic says. July 1: Entering today, the top free agent on the board was now-former Jets winger Nikolaj Ehlers. He’s due for a big payday after teams looking to land an impact … [Read more...] about Nikolaj Ehlers Expected To Sign Today
Lightning, Conor Sheary To Mutually Terminate Contract
June 30: Sheary has cleared unconditional waivers and will have his contract terminated, per Friedman. June 29: Lightning winger Conor Sheary hit unconditional waivers Sunday after asking for a contract termination, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports. While it may initially come across as a favor done by Sheary to the Lightning to not force the team to buy out the final … [Read more...] about Lightning, Conor Sheary To Mutually Terminate Contract
Lightning Hitting A Roadblock In Howard Trade Talks
It felt like the draft might have been the right time for the Lightning to move prospect Isaac Howard after the 2022 first-rounder indicated that he wouldn’t sign with Tampa Bay. However, GM Julien BriseBois indicated to reporters including Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times that they’re at a bit of a roadblock. While there are teams offering up a strong enough return … [Read more...] about Lightning Hitting A Roadblock In Howard Trade Talks
Lightning Will Not Offer Extension To Cam Atkinson
The Lightning will not pitch an extension to veteran forward Cam Atkinson, David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period says. He’ll become an unrestricted free agent next week. It’s far from surprising news. The 36-year-old became a free agent last summer after the Flyers bought out the final season of his seven-year, $41.125MM contract. He didn’t land anywhere on July 1 but was a Day 2 … [Read more...] about Lightning Will Not Offer Extension To Cam Atkinson