Jack Finley - NHL News & Rumors

Limited success late in year Finley had just two assists over 22 games to close out the 2025-26 regular season.

Impact Finley was claimed off waivers by the Blues after posting three points in 22 contests for the Lightning. The 23-year-old saw bottom-six minutes for both teams, so he didn't exactly get a chance to showcase a wider range of skills. He produced 26 shots on net, 75 hits and 38 PIM on the year. Finley still has two years on his contract, so he'll be in competition for a depth role with the Blues to begin 2026-27.

APRIL 17 • ROTOWIRE

Draws helper in team debut Finley notched an assist and two hits in Thursday's 5-1 win over the Kraken.

Impact Finley was plucked off waivers from the Lightning early in the Olympic break, so he's had some time to prepare for his team debut. The 23-year-old forward has four points, 12 shots on net, 39 hits and 21 PIM over 23 appearances this season. Finley will likely settle into a rotational role in the bottom six for the Blues, giving him minimal fantasy value.

FEBRUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Claimed off waivers Finley was claimed off waivers by St. Louis from Tampa Bay on Saturday, per Chris Johnston of The Athletic.

Impact Finley has two goals, three points, 21 PIM and 37 hits in 22 outings with Tampa Bay in 2025-26. The 23-year-old will be an option for a spot on the Blues' fourth line, but there's no guarantee that he'll be in the lineup when St. Louis' schedule resumes Feb. 26 versus Seattle.

FEBRUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on waivers Finley was placed on waivers by the Lightning on Friday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.

Impact Finley has not picked up a point in his last 10 appearances and has two goals and an assist in 22 games with Tampa Bay this season. He will be sent to AHL Syracuse, if he passes through waivers.

FEBRUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Set to be available Monday Finley (illness) was on the ice for Monday's morning skate, Benjamin Pierce of the Lightning's official site reports, signaling that he's slated to be available for the Lightning's...

Impact Finley missed Saturday's matchup against the Blue Jackets due to an illness, but he seems to have moved past the issue. Over his last five appearances, he's recorded no points, 12 hits, seven PIM and a blocked shot while averaging 7:22 of ice time.

JANUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with an illness Finley is battling an illness, which is why he won't play Saturday in Columbus.

Impact Although Finley exited Friday's 2-1 shootout win due to an undisclosed injury, it seems that's not the reason he's unavailable versus the Blue Jackets. Max Crozier is also on the shelf because of an illness. Jakob Pelletier and Simon Lundmark are set to draw into the lineup Saturday.

JANUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable Saturday Finley (undisclosed) won't play against Columbus on Saturday, Mark Scheig of The Hockey Writers reports.

Impact Finley will miss at least one game after getting hurt in Friday's 2-1 shootout win over Chicago. He has chipped in two goals, one assist, 10 shots on net and 31 hits in 18 games this season. Jakob Pelletier will replace Finley in Saturday's lineup.

JANUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Injured early Friday Finley sustained an undisclosed injury in Friday's game versus the Blackhawks, Benjamin Pierce of the Lightning's official site reports.

Impact Finley fought Nick Foligno on his first shift of the game, but he came away worse for wear. There was no update on Finley's status after the contest, leaving him questionable to play Saturday versus the Blue Jackets. Simon Lundmark, a defenseman, is the lone healthy extra on the Lightning's roster currently.

JANUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Lightning beat Blackhawks 2-1 in shootout in their 15th straight game without a regulation loss

Dominic James scored in the fifth round of a shootout and the Tampa Bay Lightning made it 15 straight games without a regulation loss, outlasting the Chicago Blackhawks 2-1 on Frid...

JANUARY 24 • Associated Press

Scores in return from loan Finley scored a goal on two shots, added four PIM and went plus-2 in Saturday's 6-4 win over the Hurricanes.

Impact Finley spent a week in the AHL on a conditioning loan, and he scored upon his return to the lineup. The 23-year-old has mainly filled a fourth-line role when in action this season, and he's not a full-time option for the Lightning. He's produced two goals, one assist, 10 shots on net, 19 hits, 10 PIM and a plus-3 rating over 12 appearances. Finley could have a chance to play more regularly while Brandon Hagel (upper body) is out, but Curtis Douglas and Jakob Pelletier are also in the mix for minutes.

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jake Guentzel scores twice as Lightning rally for 6-4 win over Hurricanes

Jake Guentzel scored a pair of third period goals and the Tampa Bay Lightning rallied past the Carolina Hurricanes for a 6-4 victory on Saturday night

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • Associated Press

Recalled from conditioning stint Finley was summoned from AHL Syracuse on Saturday.

Impact Finley had a goal and two assists during his three-game stint with Syracuse. The 23-year-old managed a goal and an assist in 11 games with the Lightning this season. He could return to the lineup as early as Saturday versus Carolina as Nikita Kucherov (illness) and Brandon Hagel (upper body) are questionable.

DECEMBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Heads to minors Finley was reassigned to AHL Syracuse on Friday.

Impact Finley has a goal and an assist in 11 games with Tampa Bay this season. He wasn't in the lineup for the Lightning's past two games. The 23-year-old had 14 goals and 28 points across 40 regular-season appearances with Syracuse in 2024-25.

DECEMBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Nets game winner Finley scored a goal on three shots on target, delivered three hits and held a plus-1 rating during his 8:25 of ice time in Saturday's 3-1 win over the Panthers.

Impact Myriad injuries to the Lightning forward group have allowed Finley the chance to draw into the lineup, and he has points in back-to-back contests after netting the game-winning goal during the second period Saturday. The 23-year-old was under 10 minutes of ice time for the fifth time in the six games that he's seen action, so he likely will come out again once Anthony Cirelli (upper body) is ready to roll again.

NOVEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

NHL roundup: Jack Finley scores first NHL goal to help Lightning beat Panthers SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Jack Finley scored his first NHL goal early in the third period to break a tie and the Tampa Bay Lightning held on to b...

NOVEMBER 16, 2025 • THESTAR.COM

NHL Highlights | Lightning vs. Panthers - November 15, 2025

NOVEMBER 16, 2025 • YOUTUBE

NHL Highlights | Lightning vs. Panthers | November 15, 2025

NOVEMBER 16, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Jack Finley scores 1st NHL goal to help the Lightning beat the Panthers 3-1

Jack Finley scores his first NHL goal, leading the Tampa Bay Lightning to a 3-1 victory over the Florida Panthers on Saturday night

NOVEMBER 16, 2025 • Associated Press

Nabs assist in loss Finley posted an assist and three hits in Wednesday's 7-3 loss to the Rangers.

Impact Finley hasn't been a regular in the lineup this season, but he'll get a run of playing time while the Lightning battle multiple injuries to forwards. The helper was his first point of the campaign. He's added three shots on net, four PIM and eight hits over five appearances so far.

NOVEMBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Day by day, Lightning's Jack Finley earns opening-night roster spot Both on and off the ice, it became clear this preseason that the NHL is where the 2020 second-round pick belongs.

OCTOBER 7, 2025 • TAMPABAY.COM

NHL Highlights | Lightning vs. Panthers | October 04, 2025

OCTOBER 5, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Finally healthy, is the time now for Lightning prospect Jack Finley? After a series of injuries and surgeries, a roster spot might finally be there for Finley to take.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2025 • TAMPABAY.COM

Agrees to three-year contract Finley signed a three-year, $2.325 million contract with Tampa Bay on Sunday.

Impact Finley had 14 goals and 28 points in 40 regular-season appearances with AHL Syracuse in 2024-25. He made his NHL debut in a 6-2 loss to Boston on Jan. 14, posting one shot on goal and one hit in 8:25 of ice time. The 22-year-old forward will probably spend most, if not all, of the 2025-26 campaign in the minors.

JUNE 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sent back to minors Finley was reassigned to AHL Syracuse on Wednesday.

Impact Finley was called up by the Lightning on Tuesday, and he made his NHL debut during Tampa Bay's 6-2 loss to Boston. He recorded a hit, a shot on goal and a plus-1 rating in 8:25 of ice time but will head back to the minors a day later, which signals that Brayden Point (coach's decision) will likely return following a one-game absence.

JANUARY 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Brought up Tuesday Finley was recalled from AHL Syracuse on Tuesday.

Impact Finley has yet to make his NHL debut -- he was a second-round selection in 2020. The 22-year-old has produced two goals and six points over 10 games with the Crunch this season. The right-shot forward will likely serve as Tampa Bay's 13th forward Tuesday against Boston.

JANUARY 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Jack Finley scores 1st NHL goal to help the Lightning beat the Panthers 3-1