TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING 50-26-6 · 2ND IN EAST, ATLANTIC
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Jansen Harkins - Signs two-way deal Harkins signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Lightning on Friday.
Impact Harkins had three goals, eight points, 28 PIM and 113 hits in 44 regular-season appearances with Anaheim in 2025-26. He also had five goals and 17 points in 11 regular-season outings with AHL San Diego last campign. The 29-year-old isn't guaranteed a bottom-six spot with the Lightning, but he should at least get an opportunity to earn that position during training camp.
JULY 3 • ROTOWIRE
Tomas Kralovic - Inks entry-level contract Kralovic signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Lightning on Friday.
Impact Tampa Bay selected Kralovic with the No. 90 overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft. He had six goals, 31 points and 71 PIM in 52 regular-season appearances with Bratislava of the Slovakian league. The 20-year-old is likely to begin the 2026-27 campaign in the minors to further develop his game.
JULY 3 • ROTOWIRE
Carlson calls joining Lightning in free agency 'slam dunk' | NHL.com Veteran defenseman signs 2-year deal after hitting open market for 1st time
JULY 3 • NHL.COM
Tampa Bay Lightning sign defenseman John Carlson to 2-year deal The Tampa Bay Lightning signed free agent defenseman John Carlson to a two-year contract, the team announced. He appeared in 71 games last s...
JULY 2 • UPI.COM
John Carlson - Gets two-year deal with Bolts Carlson signed a two-year, $17 million contract with the Lightning on Wednesday, Pierre LeBrun of TSN reports.
Impact Even at age 36, Carlson will get a slight annual raise compared to his last deal, which carried an $8 million cap hit. The blueliner racked up 14 goals, 46 assists, 153 shots on net, 106 blocked shots and a plus-9 rating over 71 regular-season outings between the Capitals and the Ducks last year. With the Lightning, Carlson will likely compete with Victor Hedman for top billing on the power play. Carlson is also still capable of handling a heavy role in the top four at even strength, so fantasy managers shouldn't hesitate to consider him in the middle-to-late portions of drafts.
JULY 2 • ROTOWIRE
Olivier Rodrigue - Inks two-way contract Rodrigue signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Lightning on Wednesday, Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Impact Rodrigue made his NHL debut with Edmonton during the 2024-25 campaign, but he played exclusively for AHL Rockford last year. Across 10 regular-season appearances with the minor-league club, he went 4-3-1 with a 3.20 GAA and .891 save percentage. He'll likely spend the majority of his time in the minors once again this year.
JULY 1 • ROTOWIRE
Mads Sogaard - Agrees to terms with Tampa Bay Sogaard signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Lightning on Wednesday, Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Impact Sogaard has seen limited playing time in the NHL across the past five seasons, and he'll get a change of scenery ahead of the 2026-27 campaign. Across 27 regular-season appearances with AHL Belleville last year, he went 7-13-4 with a 3.69 GAA and .874 save percentage.
JULY 1 • ROTOWIRE
Michael Callahan - Signs with Tampa Bay Callahan signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Lightning on Wednesday, Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Impact Callahan made 22 regular-season appearances with the Bruins across the past two years, and he'll get a change of scenery ahead of the 2026-27 campaign. Across 56 regular-season games with AHL Providence last year, he recorded two goals, 14 assists and 27 PIM. It wouldn't be surprising to see him continue to spend most of his time in the minors under his two-way agreement.
JULY 1 • ROTOWIRE
Lightning Remake Roster with Mikheyev Signing, Paul-Hildeby Trade, and Viel Addition The Tampa Bay Lightning executed three moves in just one day after watching the rest of the NHL take action. Reshaping their middle-six forw...
JULY 1 • SI.COM
Tampa Bay Lightning Make 6 2026 NHL Draft Selections The Tampa Bay Lightning entered the 2026 NHL Draft with selections 52, 90, 134, 154, 186, 218 with clear needs along the blue line, especial...
JULY 1 • SI.COM
Dennis Hildeby - Sent to Tampa Bay Hildeby, a 2027 fourth-round pick and a 2028 third-round pick were traded to the Lightning from the Maple Leafs in exchange for Nick Paul on Wednesday.
Impact Hildeby made 20 regular-season appearances for the Maple Leafs last year, going 5-7-4 with a 2.85 GAA and .912 save percentage. He'll likely compete for the No. 2 role behind Andrei Vasilevskiy with the Lightning ahead of the 2026-27 campaign.
JULY 1 • ROTOWIRE
Mikheyev signs 4-year, $15.4 million contract with Lightning | NHL.com Forward had 36 points for Blackhawks last season
JULY 1 • NHL.COM
Eastern Conference contender emerging as Zach Werenski's preferred trade destination after failed Stars move: Report The Tampa Bay Lightning are emerging as a serious contender in the race to acquire Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Zach Werenski.
JULY 1 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM
Ilya Mikheyev - Agrees to terms with Tampa Bay Mikheyev signed a four-year, $15.4 million contract with the Lightning on Wednesday, Pierre LeBrun of TSN reports.
Impact Mikheyev spent the past two seasons in Chicago, most recently recording 18 goals, 18 assists, 31 hits, 23 blocked shots and 18 PIM while averaging 17:26 of ice time across 77 regular-season appearances during the 2025-26 campaign. After racking up a career-high 36 points last year, he'll be rewarded with a multi-year deal from the Lightning.
JULY 1 • ROTOWIRE
Jeffrey Viel - Lands five-year contract Viel signed a five-year, $12.5 million contract with the Lightning on Wednesday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.
Impact Viel made a career-high 45 regular-season NHL appearances between the Bruins and Ducks last year, logging three goals, seven assists, 121 hits, 79 PIM and 21 blocked shots while averaging 11:56 of ice time. The 29-year-old will now attempt to carve out a role with the Lightning on a multi-year agreement.
JULY 1 • ROTOWIRE
Hurricanes traded for John Carlson, but he might actually leave for Flyers, Lightning or Bruins | Sporting News This would be a tough twist for Carolina.
JUNE 30 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Why Texas? Explaining the ins and outs of the NHL exploring a team for Houston or Austin

The NHL has taken the first step toward expanding to add a second team in Texas
JUNE 24 • Associated Press
Darren Raddysh thrilled to join Maple Leafs in sign-and-trade | NHL.com Being sent to hometown team by Lightning ‘means the world’ to defenseman
JUNE 22 • NHL.COM

Leafs acquire Darren Raddysh from Lightning and sign him to an 8-year contract

The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed defenseman Darren Raddysh to an eight-year contract after acquiring his rights in a trade with the Tampa Bay Lightning
JUNE 19 • Associated Press
Maple Leafs finalizing sign-and-trade deal for Darren Raddysh from Lightning: Report NHL insider Elliotte Friedman just dropped a bombshell late Thursday night.
JUNE 19 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM
Lightning's Nikita Kucherov gets notable update on $9.5 million contract | Sporting News Kucherov is coming off an MVP season.
JUNE 15 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Lightning's free agent contract offer to Darren Raddysh revealed | Sporting News Tampa Bay would love to keep Raddysh around, if the price is right.
JUNE 14 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
NHL Tonight on Nikita Kucherov winning Hart Trophy | Tampa Bay Lightning The NHL Tonight crew discuss Nikita Kucherov winning the 2025-26 Hart Trophy
JUNE 13 • NHL.COM
Closest Hart Trophy votes in NHL history: Where Nikita Kucherov's narrow win over Connor McDavid ranks all-time | Sporting News Nikita Kucherov is a now a two-time MVP, by the smallest of margins. Where does the Lightning star's narrow margin of victory rank all-time?
JUNE 12 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Lightning's Nikita Kucherov wins the Hart Trophy as NHL MVP, his second such honor

Nikita Kucherov of the Tampa Bay Lightning has won the Hart Trophy as NHL MVP
JUNE 11 • Associated Press
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