The Tampa Bay Lightning are keeping around one of their depth defenseman for a few more years. The Lightning announced they’ve re-signed blue liner Steven Santini to a two-year, two-way contract. Santini recently wrapped up his first season with the Lightning organization. After coasting through the New Jersey Devils and St. Louis Blues’ organization for a few years, largely in … [Read more...] about Lightning Re-Sign Steven Santini To Two-Year Deal
Nikita Kucherov Wins Ted Lindsay Award
Lightning winger Nikita Kucherov has won this year’s Ted Lindsay Award for the league’s most outstanding player as voted on by his peers, the NHL announced Wednesday. Kucherov wins the 2025 honors six years after his first win, when he led the league in assists (87) and points (128) in the 2018-19 campaign. He also won the Hart Trophy that year, which he’s a finalist for again … [Read more...] about Nikita Kucherov Wins Ted Lindsay Award
Lightning Sign Wojciech Stachowiak To Entry-Level Deal
The Lightning have signed left-winger Wojciech Stachowiak to an entry-level contract, the team announced today. It’s a one-year deal, but financial terms weren’t disclosed. Stachowiak, 25, is the second undrafted player today to earn an NHL deal after a strong showing at the World Championship. Latvian winger Anri Ravinskis also landed one with the Canucks. While Polish-born, … [Read more...] about Lightning Sign Wojciech Stachowiak To Entry-Level Deal
Metropolitan Notes: Penguins Coaching, Roest, Kuokkanen
The Pittsburgh Penguins’ coaching search continues to headline news out of the Metropolitan Division, as the squad seeks out their first change at head coach in the last decade. Their final rounds of interviews have led to two candidates emerging above the rest – Washington Capitals assistant coach Mitch Love, and former Ottawa Senators head coach D.J. Smith, per David Pagnotta … [Read more...] about Metropolitan Notes: Penguins Coaching, Roest, Kuokkanen
Daniil Pylenkov Hoping To Sign Entry-Level Deal With Lightning
Four years after being drafted by the Lightning in the seventh round, Russian defenseman Daniil Pylenkov is ready to come to North America and hopes to land his entry-level contract with Tampa this offseason, he told RG’s Daria Tuboltseva. The 24-year-old lefty said he’s already had dialogue with Bolts GM Julien BriseBois, but a deal isn’t imminent yet. “He said they’re waiting … [Read more...] about Daniil Pylenkov Hoping To Sign Entry-Level Deal With Lightning