His heroics and incredible play led to an impressive contract with the Lightning following their Stanley Cup Playoff run.ĪRE YOU KIDDING ME, NICK PAUL?! ? /9aHq7CL0RF Following the injury of Brayden Point, Paul rallied the troops with his hard work and charisma during the postseason. Late season acquisition Nick Paul took the Bolts fanbase by storm last season. Nick Paul Looks to Build on His SuccessĬontract Details: 7 year, $22.05 Million through 2028-29.Ģ021-22 Stats: 59GP with Ottawa, 11G, 7A, 18PTS, -18 21GP with Tampa Bay, 5G, 9A, 14PTS, +4 For that reason, his new deal with the Lightning may look like a steal for the team before it’s all said and done. To be sure, the spry defenseman will capitalize on his youth and experience to dominate on the blue line. With the recent trade of Ryan McDonagh to Nashville, Sergachev is in a place to step into a larger leadership role with the team.īy the time training camp begins, look for Sergachev to showcase his honed-in abilities and skills. Not only has he worked on his defense, but also remains a viable threat to score. The Russian’s offensive production has slowed in recent years as he focused on his defensive game. While Victor Hedman is still playing strong as the Lightning’s leading blueliner, Sergachev is in place to emerge as the heir apparent. With his new contract, the Lightning have secured him for what should be his prime. Since being traded at 19 by the Montreal Canadians for Lightning Forward Jonathon Drouin in 2017, Sergachev has been a mainstay on the blue line. Bolts fans forget how young he is, basically being with the team for five years. Mikhail Sergechev: New Contract, New OutlookĬontract Details: 8 years, $8.5 Million through 2030-31.ĭefenseman Mikhail Sergachev is only 24-years-old. Here’s a look at some players poised to make an impact in 2022-23. Despite the outcome of last season, excitement for the new season is building. With the Bolts’ roster going through some changes this offseason, several players have the opportunity to breakout and shine.Īlthough the Lightning missed their goal of a third straight Stanley Cup Championship, the drive of the team remains solid. Conditioning, strength workouts, and the upcoming training camp in September are the focus as the Tampa Bay Lightning look to continue their strong run in the Eastern Conference. New contracts, roles, and renewed motivation can lead several players to have the breakout year the team is hoping for.Īs the NHL offseason finds the midway point, players are beginning to prepare themselves and look ahead to next season.
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With Edmonds unable to return to juniors, he’s likely destined to make his professional debut for the AHL’s Syracuse Crunch next season.Photo by Wayne Masut With the 2022-23 season approaching, the Tampa Bay Lightning have seen personnel changes shift things around.
It must have been enough to convince Tampa’s scouting department, though, as they took him inside the top 100 selections at 86th overall. In 68 games, the playmaking winger rocketed to the top of the scoring list with 113 points in 68 games, with 79 of those points coming in the form of assists.Įdmonds’ projection is a bit fuzzy, as while he did exhibit potential this season, he was playing against players in lower age classes as an overage player in the OHL as well. A move to Kingston in the OHL though, playing on the same team as fourth-overall pick Shane Wright, unlocked Edmonds’ offensive production. He never really excelled in the Swedish junior ranks, and he couldn’t latch on to a role last season when given the professional opportunity in Sweden’s second-tier league. The 21-year-old Edmonds got on teams’ draft radars this season when he returned to North America after spending the majority of his development in Sweden. The contract breakdown is as follows:Ģ022-23: $750K base salary, $95K signing bonus, $105K GP bonusĢ023-24: $775K base salary, $95K signing bonus, $80K GP bonusĢ024-25: $775K base salary, $95K signing bonus, $80K GP bonus Per CapFriendly, the Lightning signed Lucas Edmondsto a three-year entry-level deal carrying an $861,667 cap hit. July 21: The Tampa Bay Lightning nabbed one of the top overage selections available in the 2022 NHL Draft, and now they’ve signed him to his entry-level contract. July 22: The Lightning have officially announced the three-year contract.