2024–25 Tampa Bay Lightning season
2024–25 Tampa Bay Lightning | |
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Division | Atlantic |
Conference | Eastern |
Team information | |
General manager | Julien BriseBois |
Coach | Jon Cooper |
Captain | Steven Stamkos |
Alternate captains | Victor Hedman Nikita Kucherov |
Arena | Amalie Arena |
Minor league affiliate(s) | Syracuse Crunch (AHL) Orlando Solar Bears (ECHL) |
The 2024–25 Tampa Bay Lightning season is the 33rd season for the National Hockey League (NHL) franchise that was established on December 16, 1991.[1]
Off-season[edit]
April[edit]
The Lightning's off-season began after losing to the Florida Panthers in the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs in five games.[2]
May[edit]
On May 16, 2024, the Lightning re-signed forward Mitchell Chaffee two-year contract extension that has an annual cap hit of $800k.[3] Chaffee skated in 30 games with the Lightning this past season, recording 4 goals and 7 points. Chaffee also appeared in all five of the Lightning's playoff games in the first round series with the Florida Panthers.[4]
The following day the Lightning re-signed forward Niko Huuhtanen to a three-year entry level contract. Niko has played the last two seasons with Jukurit of the Liiga. Niko has recorded 36 goals and 40 assists over 100 games. He was also named the Liiga's top rookie during the 2022–23 season. This past season he also appeared in six games with the Syracuse Crunch of the American Hockey League on an ATO, recording 3 assists over 6 games.[5]
On May 25, 2024, the Lightning placed forward prospect Ilya Usau on unconditional waivers for purposes of mutual contract termination.[6] Usau appeared in 42 games with the Syracuse Crunch last season, recording 7 goals and 14 points. The prior season he had 4 goals and 16 points over 57 games with the Crunch. The following day Usua cleared waivers and had his contract terminated with the team.[7]
June[edit]
On June 6, 2024, the Lightning re-signed defenseman Declan Carlile to a two-year contract extension. Carlile made his NHL debut last season in a game against the Minnesota Wild. The majority of the season was spent with the Crunch. Carlile skated in 61 games, recording 7 goals and 27 points.[8]
On June 10, 2024, Lightning forward Waltteri Merela signed a one-year contract with SC Bern of the National League in Switzerland. Merela appeared in 19 games with the Lightning, recording one goal. Merela also skated in 55 games with the Crunch, recording 15 goals and 34 points. Merela still could be issued a qualifying offer if the team wishes to retain his rights since he is a restricted free agent.[9]
Roster[edit]
Suspensions/fines[edit]
Player | Explanation | Length | Salary | Date issued |
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Awards and honours[edit]
Awards[edit]
Player | Award | Awarded |
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Milestones[edit]
Player | Milestone | Reached |
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Records[edit]
Player | Record | Reached |
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Transactions[edit]
The Lightning have been involved in the following transactions during the 2024–25 season.
Trades[edit]
Date | Details | Ref |
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Free agents[edit]
Date | Player | Team | Contract term | Ref |
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Waivers[edit]
Date | Player | Team | Ref |
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Signings[edit]
Key:
† Contract is entry-level.
Date | Player | Contract term | Ref |
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Draft picks[edit]
Below are the Tampa Bay Lightning's selections at the 2024 NHL Entry Draft, which was held on June 28 and 29, 2024, at the Sphere in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Round | # | Player | Pos | Nationality | College/Junior/Club team (League) |
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Notes:
References[edit]
- ^ National Hockey League (2013). The National Hockey League Official Guide & Record Book/2014. Diamond Sports Data, Inc. p. 121. ISBN 978-1-894801-26-3.
- ^ "Tampa Bay Lightning eliminated from Stanley Cup Playoffs". wfla.com. April 29, 2024. Retrieved June 11, 2024.
- ^ "Former Wild Forward Mitchell Chaffee Signs Extension in Tampa". thehockeynews.com. May 17, 2024. Retrieved June 11, 2024.
- ^ "Lightning re-sign forward Mitchell Chaffee to a two-year, one-way contract". nhl.com. May 16, 2024. Retrieved June 11, 2024.
- ^ "Lightning re-sign forward Mitchell Chaffee to a two-year, one-way contract". nhl.com. May 16, 2024. Retrieved June 11, 2024.
- ^ "Lightning Prospect to Have Contract Terminated". thehockeynews.com. May 25, 2024. Retrieved June 11, 2024.
- ^ "Lightning's Ilya Usau Clears Waivers, Has Contract Terminated". prohockeyrumors.com. May 26, 2024. Retrieved June 11, 2024.
- ^ "Lightning re-sign defense prospect Declan Carlile to 2-year deal". tampabay.com. June 6, 2024. Retrieved June 11, 2024.
- ^ "Lightning's Waltteri Merela: Headed to Switzerland". tampabay.com. June 10, 2024. Retrieved June 11, 2024.
- ^ "Tampa Bay Lightning Roster". National Hockey League. Retrieved June 24, 2024.
- ^ "Tampa Bay Lightning Hockey Transactions". The Sports Network. Retrieved June 24, 2024.