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2024–25 Tampa Bay Lightning
DivisionAtlantic
ConferenceEastern
Team information
General managerJulien BriseBois
CoachJon Cooper
CaptainTBD
Alternate captainsVictor Hedman
Nikita Kucherov
ArenaAmalie Arena
Minor league affiliate(s)Syracuse Crunch (AHL)
Orlando Solar Bears (ECHL)
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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] This will be their first season since 2007–08 without Steven Stamkos, as he signed with the Nashville Predators.[2]

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.[3]

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.[4] 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.[5]

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.[6]

On May 21, 2024, the Lightning reacquired Ryan McDonagh and a 4th round pick in the 2024 NHL entry draft from the Nashville Predators in exchange for 7th round pick in 2024, and a 2nd round pick in the 2025 NHL entry draft. McDonagh was previously traded to the Predators after winning back-to-back cups with the Lightning due to cap constraints. In the prior season McDonagh appeared in 74 games, recording 29 assists. McDonagh has two years remaining on his contract and will carry a cap hit of $6.75 million.[7]

On May 25, 2024, the Lightning placed forward prospect Ilya Usau on unconditional waivers for purposes of mutual contract termination.[8] 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.[9]

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.[10]

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.[11]

On June 17, 2024, the Lightning re-signed forward Gabriel Fortier to a one-year contract extension. Fortier has appeared in 11 games with the Lightning since being drafted in 2018. Fortier has primarily appeared with the Syracuse Crunch thus far in his career. He skated in 62 games, recording 13 goals and 26 points this past season. Overall he has appeared in 235 games with the Crunch, posting 44 goals and 100 points.[12]

On June 21, 2024, the Lightning re-signed forward Gage Goncalves to a one-year contract extension. Goncalves made two appearances with the Lightning this past season. Goncavles also appeared in 69 games with the Syracuse Crunch, recording 13 goals and 58 points.[13]

Roster[edit]

Updated July 1, 2024[14][15]

No. Nat Player Pos S/G Age Acquired Birthplace
22 United States Logan Brown Injured Reserve (RFA) C L 26 2023 Raleigh, North Carolina
81 Slovakia Erik Cernak D R 27 2017 Košice, Slovakia
41 United States Mitchell Chaffee RW R 26 2023 Rockford, Michigan
71 Canada Anthony Cirelli C L 26 2015 Woodbridge, Ontario
23 United States Mikey Eyssimont LW L 27 2023 Littleton, Colorado
7 Canada Haydn Fleury (UFA) D L 27 2022 Carlyle, Saskatchewan
– Latvia Zemgus Girgensons LW L 30 2024 Riga, Latvia
11 United States Luke Glendening C R 35 2023 East Grand Rapids, Michigan
– United States Jake Guentzel LW L 29 2024 Omaha, Nebraska
38 Canada Brandon Hagel LW L 25 2022 Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
77 Sweden Victor Hedman (A) D L 33 2009 Örnsköldsvik, Sweden
31 Sweden Jonas Johansson G L 28 2023 Gävle, Sweden
86 Russia Nikita Kucherov (A) RW L 31 2011 Maykop, Russia
27 United States Ryan McDonagh D L 35 2024 Saint Paul, Minnesota
64 United States Tyler Motte (UFA) C/LW L 29 2023 Port Huron, Michigan
20 Canada Nick Paul LW L 29 2022 Mississauga, Ontario
48 United States Nick Perbix D R 26 2017 Elk River, Minnesota
21 Canada Brayden Point C R 28 2014 Calgary, Alberta
43 Canada Darren Raddysh D R 28 2021 Caledon, Ontario
73 United States Conor Sheary LW L 32 2023 Winchester, Massachusetts
88 Russia Andrei Vasilevskiy G L 29 2012 Tyumen, Russia

Suspensions/fines[edit]

Player Explanation Length Salary Date issued

Awards and honours[edit]

Awards[edit]

Regular season
Player Award Awarded

Milestones[edit]

Regular season
Player Milestone Reached

Records[edit]

Regular season
Player Record Reached

Transactions[edit]

The Lightning have been involved in the following transactions during the 2024–25 season.

Trades[edit]

Date Details Ref

Free agents[edit]

Date Player Team Contract term Ref

Waivers[edit]

Date Player Team Ref

Signings[edit]

Key:

 †  Contract is entry-level.

Date Player Contract term Ref

Draft picks[edit]

See also: List of Tampa Bay Lightning draft picks

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)
4 1181 Jan Golicic D  Slovenia Gatineau Olympiques (QMJHL)
4 1282 Hagen Burrows RW  United States Minnetonka High School (MSHSL)
5 149 Joona Saarelainen RW  Finland KalPa (Liiga)
6 181 Kaden Pitre RW  Canada Flint Firebirds (OHL)
7 1953 Joe Connor LW  United States Muskegon Lumberjacks (USHL)
7 1994 Noah Steen LW  Norway Mora IK (Swe-1)
7 2065 Harrison Meneghin G  Canada Lethbridge Hurricanes (WHL)

Notes:

  1. Tampa Bay previously acquired this pick as the result of a trade on March 18, 2022, that sent Boris Katchouk, Taylor Raddysh, a conditional first-round pick in 2023 and 2024 to Chicago in exchange for Brandon Hagel, a fourth-round pick in 2022 and this pick.[16]
  2. The Edmonton Oilers' fourth-round pick went to the Tampa Bay Lightning as the result of a trade on May 21, 2024, that sent a seventh-round pick in 2024 and a second-round pick in 2025 to Nashville in exchange for Ryan McDonagh and this pick.[17]
  3. The Chicago Blackhawks' seventh-round pick went to the Tampa Bay Lightning as the result of a trade on June 29, 2023, that sent Corey Perry to Chicago in exchange for this pick.[18]
  4. The Utah Hockey Club's seventh-round pick went to the Tampa Bay Lightning as the result of a trade on June 29, 2024, that sent Mikhail Sergachev to Utah in exchange for Conor Geekie, J. J. Moser, Toronto's second-round pick in 2025 and this pick.[19]
  5. The Minnesota Wild's seventh-round pick went to the Tampa Bay Lightning as the result of a trade on July 2, 2023, that sent Patrick Maroon and Maxim Cajkovic to Minnesota in exchange for this pick.[20]

References[edit]

  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ "Stamkos signs 4-year contract with Predators after leaving Lightning | NHL.com". www.nhl.com. July 1, 2024. Retrieved July 1, 2024.
  3. ^ "Tampa Bay Lightning eliminated from Stanley Cup Playoffs". wfla.com. April 29, 2024. Retrieved June 11, 2024.
  4. ^ "Former Wild Forward Mitchell Chaffee Signs Extension in Tampa". thehockeynews.com. May 17, 2024. Retrieved June 11, 2024.
  5. ^ "Lightning re-sign forward Mitchell Chaffee to a two-year, one-way contract". nhl.com. May 16, 2024. Retrieved June 11, 2024.
  6. ^ "Lightning re-sign forward Mitchell Chaffee to a two-year, one-way contract". nhl.com. May 16, 2024. Retrieved June 11, 2024.
  7. ^ "Lightning re-sign forward Mitchell Chaffee to a two-year, one-way contract". tampabay.com. May 21, 2024. Retrieved June 26, 2024.
  8. ^ "Lightning Prospect to Have Contract Terminated". thehockeynews.com. May 25, 2024. Retrieved June 11, 2024.
  9. ^ "Lightning's Ilya Usau Clears Waivers, Has Contract Terminated". prohockeyrumors.com. May 26, 2024. Retrieved June 11, 2024.
  10. ^ "Lightning re-sign defense prospect Declan Carlile to 2-year deal". tampabay.com. June 6, 2024. Retrieved June 11, 2024.
  11. ^ "Lightning's Waltteri Merela: Headed to Switzerland". tampabay.com. June 10, 2024. Retrieved June 11, 2024.
  12. ^ "Tampa Bay Lightning re-sign Gabriel Fortier for 2024-25 season". wtsp.com. June 17, 2024. Retrieved June 26, 2024.
  13. ^ "Lightning's Gage Goncalves: Inks two-way deal". cbssports.com. June 21, 2024. Retrieved June 26, 2024.
  14. ^ "Tampa Bay Lightning Roster". National Hockey League. Retrieved June 30, 2024.
  15. ^ "Tampa Bay Lightning Hockey Transactions". The Sports Network. Retrieved July 1, 2024.
  16. ^ "RELEASE: Blackhawks Acquire Two 1st Round Picks, Two Players for Hagel". nhl.com. March 18, 2022. Retrieved July 2, 2022.
  17. ^ "McDonagh traded back to Lightning by Predators for two selections in NHL Draft". NHL.com. May 21, 2024. Retrieved May 21, 2024.
  18. ^ "Perry traded to Blackhawks by Lightning for 7th-round pick in 2024". nhl.com. June 29, 2023. Retrieved June 29, 2023.
  19. ^ "Lightning trade D Mikhail Sergachev to Utah HC for Conor Geekie, J.J. Moser, two picks". June 29, 2024. Retrieved June 29, 2024.
  20. ^ "Maroon traded to Wild by Lightning for 7th-round pick in 2024 Draft". nhl.com. July 2, 2023. Retrieved July 2, 2023.
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