The Tampa Bay Lightning kicked off free agency by signing six players, including Conor Sheary, Josh Archibald, Luke Glendening, Jonas Johansson, Logan Brown, and Mitchell Chaffee. Sheary, a two-time Stanley Cup champion, brings speed and tenacity to the team. Archibald adds speed and physicality, while Glendening excels at faceoffs and penalty killing. Johansson will serve as Andrei Vasilevskiy's backup in goal. Brown and Chaffee have the potential to compete for roster spots. The Lightning also lost Alex Killorn, who signed with the Anaheim Ducks. Contract negotiations are ongoing with Tanner Jeannot, Brandon Hagel, and Steven Stamkos. The expected defensemen for the upcoming season include Victor Hedman, Erik Cernak, Mikhail Sergachev, Nick Perbix, Haydn Fleury, Darren Raddysh, and Zach Bogosian.
Forward Conor Sheary has signed a three-year, $6 million contract with the Tampa Bay Lightning, with an average annual value of $2 million. Sheary, who had 37 points in 82 games for the Washington Capitals last season, expressed his desire to be a part of the Lightning's sustained success. Tampa Bay also signed forwards Luke Glendening and Josh Archibald to two-year contracts.
The Tampa Bay Lightning were unable to retain their top unrestricted free agent, Alex Killorn, due to salary cap constraints. Killorn signed a four-year, $25 million deal with the Anaheim Ducks. However, the Lightning made moves to retool their forward lines by signing Conor Sheary, Luke Glendening, and Josh Archibald to value deals. They also signed goaltender Jonas Johansson and forward Logan Brown. Sheary signed a three-year deal, Glendening signed a two-year deal, and Archibald signed a two-year deal. Killorn had spent 11 seasons with the Lightning and was coming off a career-high 27-goal season.
Former Washington Capitals forward Conor Sheary has signed a deal with the Tampa Bay Lightning, according to reports. Sheary, known for his versatility and ability to contribute in various roles, averaged 16 goals per season during his three-year stint with the Capitals. He also brings championship experience, having won the Stanley Cup twice with the Pittsburgh Penguins. Contract details have not been disclosed.
The Tampa Bay Lightning have made several signings in free agency, including forwards Conor Sheary and Luke Glendening, netminder Jonas Johansson, and prospects Logan Brown and Mitchell Chaffee. Sheary and Glendening will strengthen the team's bottom six lines, while Johansson provides a quality third-string backup option. Sheary brings scoring ability, Glendening improves possession numbers, and Johansson offers insurance in case of goaltender injuries. Brown is a former top prospect with potential, and the Lightning hope to unlock his upside at the NHL level.
The Washington Capitals lost to the New York Islanders in a shootout after collapsing in the third period, managing only one shot in the first 15 minutes. Conor Sheary scored the team's only goal, while Alex Ovechkin had just one shot on goal. Alex Alexeyev was the team's best defender, with positive differentials in scoring chances and high-danger chances. Darcy Kuemper made 28 saves, stopping 1.26 more goals than expected.
