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2024–25 Tampa Bay Lightning
DivisionAtlantic
ConferenceEastern
Team information
General managerJulien BriseBois
CoachJon Cooper
CaptainSteven Stamkos
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]

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]

Updated May 21, 2024[10][11]

No. Nat Player Pos S/G Age Acquired Birthplace
22 United States Logan Brown Injured Reserve 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
44 Canada Calvin de Haan D L 33 2023 Carp, Ontario
10 Canada Anthony Duclair LW L 28 2024 Pointe-Claire, Quebec
24 Canada Matt Dumba D R 29 2024 Regina, Saskatchewan
23 United States Mikey Eyssimont LW L 27 2023 Littleton, Colorado
7 Canada Haydn Fleury D L 27 2022 Carlyle, Saskatchewan
11 United States Luke Glendening C R 35 2023 East Grand Rapids, Michigan
38 Canada Brandon Hagel LW L 25 2022 Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
77 Sweden Victor Hedman (A) D L 33 2009 Örnsköldsvik, Sweden
84 Canada Tanner Jeannot LW L 27 2023 Oxbow, Saskatchewan
31 Sweden Jonas Johansson G L 28 2023 Gävle, Sweden
86 Russia Nikita Kucherov (A) RW L 31 2011 Maykop, Russia
– United States Ryan McDonagh D L 35 2024 Saint Paul, Minnesota
64 United States Tyler Motte 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
98 Russia Mikhail Sergachev D L 26 2017 Nizhnekamsk, Russia
73 United States Conor Sheary LW L 32 2023 Winchester, Massachusetts
91 Canada Steven Stamkos (C) C/RW R 34 2008 Markham, Ontario
88 Russia Andrei Vasilevskiy G L 29 2012 Tyumen, Russia
51 United States Austin Watson LW R 32 2023 Ann Arbor, Michigan

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)

Notes:

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. ^ "Tampa Bay Lightning eliminated from Stanley Cup Playoffs". wfla.com. April 29, 2024. Retrieved June 11, 2024.
  3. ^ "Former Wild Forward Mitchell Chaffee Signs Extension in Tampa". thehockeynews.com. May 17, 2024. Retrieved June 11, 2024.
  4. ^ "Lightning re-sign forward Mitchell Chaffee to a two-year, one-way contract". nhl.com. May 16, 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 Prospect to Have Contract Terminated". thehockeynews.com. May 25, 2024. Retrieved June 11, 2024.
  7. ^ "Lightning's Ilya Usau Clears Waivers, Has Contract Terminated". prohockeyrumors.com. May 26, 2024. Retrieved June 11, 2024.
  8. ^ "Lightning re-sign defense prospect Declan Carlile to 2-year deal". tampabay.com. June 6, 2024. Retrieved June 11, 2024.
  9. ^ "Lightning's Waltteri Merela: Headed to Switzerland". tampabay.com. June 10, 2024. Retrieved June 11, 2024.
  10. ^ "Tampa Bay Lightning Roster". National Hockey League. Retrieved May 21, 2024.
  11. ^ "Tampa Bay Lightning Hockey Transactions". The Sports Network. Retrieved May 21, 2024.
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