The Tampa Bay Lightning announced a whopping trade a few days before the deadline. The full trade details are as follows: Tampa Bay acquires F Yanni Gourde (50% retained by Seattle, 25% retained by Detroit), F Oliver Bjorkstrand, the signing rights to D Kyle Aucoin, and Seattle’s 2025 fifth-round pick Seattle acquires F Michael Eyssimont, Tampa Bay’s 2026 first-round pick, … [Read more...] about Tampa Bay Lightning Acquire Oliver Bjorkstrand, Yanni Gourde
Lightning Waive Cam Atkinson, Sign Logan Brown
The Lightning have placed forwards Cam Atkinson and Logan Brown on waivers for reassignment to AHL Syracuse, per Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports. Brown wasn’t previously under contract with the Bolts, so the move indicates he’s been promoted from his contract with Syracuse and signed to an NHL contract for the rest of the campaign. It’s certainly eye-popping to see … [Read more...] about Lightning Waive Cam Atkinson, Sign Logan Brown
Salary Cap Deep Dive: Tampa Bay Lightning
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