Lightning send Nick Paul to Maple Leafs, sign forward Ilya Mikheyev

Lightning Remake Roster with Mikheyev Signing, Paul-Hildeby Trade, and Viel Addition

It has been a slow offseason for the Tampa Bay Lightning so far but they have started to make some moves.

Chicago Blackhawks in NHL free agency: Forward Ilya Mikheyev leaves for Tampa Bay Lightning

NHL free agency has begun. The Chicago Blackhawks are looking to add players and reshape their roster amid heightened pressure to win in 2026-27.

Lightning send Nick Paul to Maple Leafs, sign forward Ilya Mikheyev

The Tampa Bay Lightning announced a trio of moves on Wednesday.

Lightning sign forward Ilya Mikheyev to four-year contract

Mikheyev played in 77 games with the Chicago Blackhawks last season

Lightning sign winger Ilya Mikheyev to four-year contract

The Tampa Bay Lightning made their first move roughly an hour into free agency as they signed Ilya Mikheyev to a four-year contract with an Average Annual Value of $3.85 million according to the winger’s agent, Dan Milstein. The 6’2″, 192 lb. forward scored 18 goals for the Chicago Blackhawks last season while adding 18 assists. In his seven season career he’s posted 98 goals and 103… Source

Ilya Mikheyev signs four-year contract with Lightning

The Russian forward has signed a four-year contract with the Tampa Bay Lightning, agent Dan Milstein announced Wednesday.