The 2017–18 Tampa Bay Lightning season was the 26th season for the National Hockey League (NHL) franchise that was established on December 16, 1991.[2]
Off-season [ ] April [ ] On April 9, 2017, the Lightning's 2016–17 season came to an end when they defeated the Buffalo Sabres 4–2 at Amalie Arena .[3] Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the Pittsburgh Penguins 5–3.[4]
On April 23, 2017, the Lightning signed Boris Katchouk to a three-year, entry-level contract. Katchouk posted career highs in goals (35), assists (29) and points (64).[5] [6] Syracuse Crunch of the American Hockey League (AHL) after the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds were eliminated from the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) playoffs.[7]
On April 25, 2017, Tanner Richard left the Syracuse Crunch to join the Switzerland men's national ice hockey team to try to earn a spot for the 2017 IIHF World Championship . It was unknown at the time whether Richard would rejoin the Crunch if the team remained in the playoffs.[8]
On April 28, 2017, Richard agreed to a two-year contract with Genève-Servette HC of the Swiss National League A (NLA).[9]
May [ ] On May 15, 2017, the Lightning announced it had signed Taylor Raddysh to a three-year, entry-level contract.[10] Erie Otters offense the past season with 109 points in 58 games.[11]
On May 29, 2017, the NHL announced the Lightning would host the 2018 NHL All-Star Game at Amalie Arena.[12] 1999 , which notably featured Wayne Gretzky 's final appearance in an NHL All-Star Game.[13]
On May 31, 2017, the Lightning announced it had traded Bokondji Imama to the Los Angeles Kings in exchange for a conditional seventh-round pick in the 2018 NHL Entry Draft . For the condition to be satisfied, the Kings had to sign Imama to an NHL contract before the June 1, 2pm deadline.[14] [15]
June [ ] On June 15, 2017, the Lightning announced a blockbuster trade that sent forward Jonathan Drouin to the Montreal Canadiens and a conditional sixth-round pick in the 2018 NHL Entry Draft in exchange for defenseman Mikhail Sergachev and a conditional second-round pick in the 2018 Draft.[16] Windsor Spitfires , recording 10 goals and 43 points.[17] Memorial Cup as Canadian Hockey League (CHL) champions.[18]
On June 18, 2017, the Lightning announced its list of protected players for the 2017 NHL Expansion Draft . The Lightning chose to protect forwards Steven Stamkos , Nikita Kucherov , Ryan Callahan , Tyler Johnson , Ondrej Palat , Alex Killorn , Vladislav Namestnikov ; defensemen Victor Hedman , Anton Stralman and Braydon Coburn ; and goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy . Vegas was permitted to negotiate with any unprotected players until June 21. If a player was signed, then it counted as Vegas' expansion draft pick. Barring any trades, Vegas would create its inaugural roster by selecting one player from every NHL club.[19]
On June 19, 2017, Jokerit of the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL) announced it had signed Lightning forward prospect Henri Ikonen to a two-year contract.[20]
On June 20, 2017, Lausanne HC of the NLA announced it had signed Lightning prospect Joel Vermin to a five-year contract that contains an NHL clause for a one-way deal. The deal had been previously reported in January, however the terms of the deal and which club had signed him was unknown. Vermin has played in 24 NHL games and recorded four assists. He has primarily played in the AHL, where he has made 185 appearances, scoring 44 goals and 55 assists.[21]
On June 21, 2017, the Vegas Golden Knights selected Lightning defensemen Jason Garrison in the 2017 NHL Expansion Draft. In order to facilitate Vegas selecting Garrison, the Lightning traded prospect Nikita Gusev , a second-round pick in the 2017 NHL Entry Draft and a fourth-round pick in the 2018 Draft. In so doing, the Lightning were also able to protect defensive prospects Jake Dotchin and Slater Koekkoek . The selection of Garrison also freed up $4.6 million in salary cap for the 2017–18 season.[22]
On June 22, 2017, it was leaked by the media that the Lightning were re-signing goaltender Peter Budaj to a two-year contract extension.[23] Ben Bishop to the Los Angeles Kings (along with a fifth-round pick in the 2017 NHL Entry Draft) in exchange for prospect Erik Cernak , a seventh-round pick in 2017 and a conditional pick in 2017.[24]
On June 25, 2017, the Lightning announced the schedule and tentative roster for their annual developmental cap at The Ice Sports Forum . The camp will feature some of the Lightning's top prospects, along with the 2017 Draftees and invitees. Notable prospects attending this year includes Mikhail Sergachev, Brett Howden , Anthony Cirelli, Mathieu Joseph , Taylor Raddysh and Conner Ingram. Also in attendance will be all six players selected at the 2017 NHL Entry Draft, including first round pick Callan Foote .[25]
On June 26, 2017, the Lightning announced it had re-signed defenseman Andrej Sustr to a one-year, $1.95 million contract.[26] [27]
Shortly after Sustr's extension was announced by the Lightning, the team announced it had re-signed forward Yanni Gourde to a two-year, $1 million contract extension. Gourde made 20 appearances in 2016–17, scoring six goals.[28]
Later in the afternoon, the Lightning announced it had issued qualifying offers to nine players: Michael Bournival , Jake Dotchin , Kristers Gudlevskis , Tyler Johnson, Tye McGinn , Ondrej Palat, Matthew Peca and Tanner Richard . In so doing, the Lightning retained the rights to these players. Notable players not being issued qualifying offers by the Lightning were prospects Dylan Blujus, Jonathan Racine and Henri Ikonen. Any player not tenured a qualifying offer became an unrestricted free agent.[29]
On June 28, 2017, the Lightning announced it had re-signed forward Cory Conacher to a two-year, $1.3 million contract extension. Conacher appeared in 11 games in 2016–17 with the Lightning, recording a goal and three assists. Conacher predominately played for the Crunch this past season. In his stint with the Crunch, Conacher recorded 17 goals and 43 assists.[30] 2017 Calder Cup playoffs with 12 goals and 28 points.[31]
A short time after the announcement of Conacher being re-signed, the Lightning announced it had re-signed Gabriel Dumont to a two-year, $1.3 million contract extension.[32] [33]
On June 29, 2017, the Lightning announced a massive $6 million renovation to The Ice Sports Forum. The Ice Sports Forum owner Tom Bradley will also be contributing $500,000 to the project. As part of the expansion, the Lightning extended their lease for another ten years. The renovation will increase the size of the facility from roughly 14,500 square feet to 18,000 square feet.[34]
Later that afternoon, the Lightning announced the signing of forward prospect Alexander Volkov to a three-year, entry-level contract. Volkov played for SKA-1946 St. Petersburg the past four seasons. During that time, he played in 128 games and recorded 35 goals and 26 assists.[35] [36]
July [ ] On July 1, 2017, the Lightning announced it had signed prospect Oleg Sosunov to a three-year, entry-level contract.[37] Western Hockey League (WHL)'s Moose Jaw Warriors .[38] [39]
The Lightning acquired forward Carter Verhaeghe from the New York Islanders in exchange for goaltender Kristers Gudlevskis. Verhaeghe is a former third-round pick of the Toronto Maple Leafs.[40] Bridgeport Sound Tigers , where he scored 16 goals and 13 assists.[41]
The Lightning announced the signing of goaltender Michael Leighton to a one-year, two-way contract. Leighton played in four games with the Carolina Hurricanes this past season. Leighton also spent time with the Hurricanes' AHL affiliate, the Charlotte Checkers , where he played in 23 games. He had a record of 11–7–3 in those games, along with a 2.17 goals-against average (GAA) and a .921 save percentage.[42] [43]
The Lightning announced the signing of defenseman Mat Bodie to a one-year, two-way contract. In 2016–17, Bodie played for both the AHL's Rochester Americans and Hartford Wolf Pack . His season totals were 10 goals and 39 points, both career highs.[44]
The Lightning announced the signing of left wing Alex Gallant to a one-year, two-way contract.[45] San Jose Barracuda in 2016–17, recording two assists. Gallant has also skated in 56 career AHL games, scoring one goal and two assists.[46]
The Lightning announced it had signed defenseman Jamie McBain to a one-year, two-way contract. McBain spent the duration of the 2016–17 season with the Tucson Roadrunners . McBain is expected to provide Syracuse with a veteran presence, having played in 348 career NHL games.[47]
The Lightning announced the free agent signing of defenseman Dan Girardi to a two-year contract valued at $3 million per season. Girardi had spent his entire career with the New York Rangers before signing with the Lightning.[47] [48]
The final signing announced by the Lightning was free agent left wing Chris Kunitz to a one-year contract was worth $2 million. Kunitz brings a plethora of playoff experience, having won four Stanley Cups . Kunitz's career has spanned 884 career NHL games where he has 250 goals and 580 points.[49]
On July 10, 2017, the Lightning announced it had re-signed restricted free agent forward Tyler Johnson to a seven-year, $35 million contract extension. Johnson has spent his entire NHL career with the Lightning since signing with them as undrafted free agent. Over five season Johnson has recorded 89 goals and 122 assists.[50]
On July 14, 2017, the Lightning announced the re-signing of restricted free agent forward Ondrej Palat to a five-year, $26.5 million contract extension.[51] [52] 2011 NHL Entry Draft , Palat has scored 74 goals and 144 assists over 307 games.[53]
On July 18, 2017, the Lightning announced it had re-signed forward Michael Bournival to a one-year contract extension. In 2016–17, Bournival played in 19 games with the Lightning last season and 38 with the Crunch. In his career, Bournival has played in 108 career NHL games where he has recorded 12 goals and 22 points.[54]
August [ ] On August 17, 2017, the Lightning announced it had re-signed forward Tye McGinn to a one-year, two-way contract. McGinn was limited to just 21 games in 2016–17 due to an injury. He recorded 10 goals and 19 points.[55]
On August 29, 2017, the Lightning announced its annual prospect tournament roster. Prospects of note in attendance are Brett Howden, Callan Foote, Mikhail Sergachev, Taylor Raddysh, and Anthony Cirelli. Also of note, the younger brother of Lightning forward Cory Conacher, Shane Conacher, is attending as an invitee. The prospect tournament will take place at Germain Arena , which is located in Estero, Florida . The other teams participating in the tournament are the Florida Panthers , the Nashville Predators and Washington Capitals . The tournament is set to run from September 9 to 12, inclusive.[56] [57]
Training camp [ ] September [ ] On September 6, 2017, the Lightning announced the annual prospect tournament had been canceled due to Hurricane Irma .[58] Antioch, Tennessee .[59]
On September 13, 2017, the Lightning announced its 63-man roster for training camp. There were six training camp invitees this year, which were Shane Conacher, Kevin Hancock, Kevin Lynch , Reid McNeill , Joseph Raaymakers and Nicola Riopel . The roster also features all the prospects that participated in the scrimmages with the Predators the prior weekend.[60] [61]
On September 18, 2017, Brian Hart and Cameron Darcy both cleared unconditional waivers. This terminated the remaining year on both players contract, which frees up two contracts as part of the team's 50-contract limit.[62] [63]
On September 20, 2017, the Lightning announced the first round of players cut from their training camp roster. Kevin Hancock and Joseph Raaymakers were released from their tryout agreements. Alexey Lipanov, Christopher Paquette, Taylor Raddysh, Christopher Paquette and Oleg Sosunov were reassigned to their respective junior clubs.[64]
On September 21, 2017, the Lightning announced that it had trimmed down its training camp roster by three players. Boris Katchouk, Callan Foote and Libor Hajek were assigned to their junior clubs for the upcoming season.[65]
On September 23, 2017, the Lightning made another round of roster cuts, which reduced the training camp roster to 44 players. Shane Conacher, Kevin Lynch, Reid McNeill were released from their tryout agreements. Otto Somppi was assigned to the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL)'s Halifax Mooseheads . Alex Gallant, Carter Verhaghe, Mat Bodie, Matthew Spencer, Connor Ingram and Michael Leighton were assigned to the Syracuse Crunch.[66]
On September 25, 2017, the Lightning announced it was retiring Vincent Lecavalier 's number 4 jersey on February 10, 2018. The retirement ceremony will take place before the game against the Los Angeles Kings , the club Lecavalier finished his career with.[67] Adam Erne , Mathieu Joseph, Tye McGinn, Matthew Peca, Mitchell Stephens , Dennis Yan, Erik Cernak , Jamie McBain, Ben Thomas and Daniel Walcott were reassigned to Syracuse.[68]
On September 28, 2017, the Lightning announced it had signed forward prospect Alexy Lipanov to a three-year, entry-level contract.[69]
On September 29, 2017, the Lightning announced it had reduced its training camp roster by one player: Alexander Volkov, the Lightning's 2017 second-round draft pick, was reassigned to Syracuse.[70]
October [ ] On October 1, 2017, the Lightning announced that it had reassigned goaltender Nicola Riopel to the Adirondack Thunder of the ECHL .[71]
On October 2, 2017, the Lightning placed on Cory Conacher on waivers for the purpose of reassigning him to the Crunch.[72] [73] J. T. Brown , Ryan Callahan, Gabriel Dumont , Yanni Gourde, Tyler Johnson, Alex Killorn, Nikita Kucherov, Chris Kunitz, Vladislav Namestnikov, Ondrej Palat, Cedric Paquette , Brayden Point and Steven Stamkos. The defensemen on the opening night roster were Braydon Coburn, Jake Dotchin , Dan Girardi, Victor Hedman, Slater Koekkoek , Mikhail Sergachev, Anton Stralman and Andrej Sustr.[74] [75] Erik Condra , Jonne Tammela , Carter Verhaeghe and defenseman Dominik Masin remained with the team on injured reserve.[76]
Standings [ ] Divisional standings [ ] Conference standings [ ] Schedule and results [ ] Preseason [ ]
2017 preseason game log: 3–4–0 (Home: 1–2–0; Road: 2–2–0)
[77]
Game
Date
Opponent
Score
OT
Decision
Location
Attendance
Record
Recap
1
September 19
Carolina Hurricanes 1–2
Leighton Amalie Arena 11,454
0–1–0
[78]
2
September 20
@ Carolina Hurricanes
4–3
Leighton
PNC Arena 6,486
1–1–0
[79]
3
September 22
Nashville Predators 3–1
Vasilevskiy Amalie Arena
15,504
2–1–0
[80]
4
September 24
Florida Panthers 2–4
Budaj Amalie Arena
12,911
2–2–0
[81]
5
September 26
@ Florida Panthers
2–4
Vasilevskiy
BB&T Center 8,242
2–3–0
[82]
6
September 28
@ Florida Panthers
2–5
Budaj
BB&T Center 13,279
2–4–0
[83]
7
September 30
@ Nashville Predators
3–2
OT
Vasilevskiy
Bridgestone Arena 17,133
3–4–0
[84]
Lightning score listed first;
Win Loss Overtime/shootout loss
Regular season [ ]
2017–18 regular season game log[85]
October: 10–2–1, 21 points (Home: 6–1–0; Road: 4–1–1)
Game
Date
Opponent
Score
OT
Decision
Location
Attendance
Record
Points
Recap
1
October 6
Florida Panthers 5–3
Vasilevskiy Amalie Arena 19,092
1–0–0
2
[86]
2
October 7
@ Florida Panthers
4–5
Vasilevskiy
BB&T Center 16,871
1–1–0
2
[87]
3
October 9
Washington Capitals 4–3
OT
Vasilevskiy
Amalie Arena
19,092
2–1–0
4
[88]
4
October 12
Pittsburgh Penguins 5–4
Vasilevskiy
Amalie Arena
19,092
3–1–0
6
[89]
5
October 14
St. Louis Blues 2–1
Vasilevskiy
Amalie Arena
19,092
4–1–0
8
[90]
6
October 16
@ Detroit Red Wings
3–2
Vasilevskiy
Little Caesars Arena 19,515
5–1–0
10
[91]
7
October 17
@ New Jersey Devils
4–5
SO
Budaj Prudential Center 13,176
5–1–1
11
[92]
8
October 19
@ Columbus Blue Jackets
2–0
Vasilevskiy
Nationwide Arena 13,155
6–1–1
13
[93]
9
October 21
Pittsburgh Penguins 7–1
Vasilevskiy
Amalie Arena
19,092
7–1–1
15
[94]
10
October 24
@ Carolina Hurricanes
5–1
Vasilevskiy
PNC Arena 10,498
8–1–1
17
[95]
11
October 26
Detroit Red Wings 3–2
Vasilevskiy
Amalie Arena
19,092
9–1–1
19
[96]
12
October 28
Anaheim Ducks 1–4
Budaj
Amalie Arena
19,092
9–2–1
19
[97]
13
October 30
@ Florida Panthers
8–5
Vasilevskiy
BB&T Center 9,493
10–2–1
21
[98]
November: 7–4–1, 15 points (Home: 3–1–1; Road: 4–3–0)
Game
Date
Opponent
Score
OT
Decision
Location
Attendance
Record
Points
Recap
14
November 2
New York Rangers 1–2
OT
Vasilevskiy Amalie Arena 19,092
10–2–2
22
[99]
15
November 4
Columbus Blue Jackets 5–4
SO
Vasilevskiy
Amalie Arena
19,092
11–2–2
24
[100]
16
November 8
@ San Jose Sharks
5–1
Vasilevskiy
SAP Center 17,044
12–2–2
26
[101]
17
November 9
@ Los Angeles Kings
5–2
Budaj Staples Center 18,230
13–2–2
28
[102]
18
November 12
@ Anaheim Ducks
2–1
Vasilevskiy
Honda Center 15,707
14–2–2
30
[103]
19
November 16
Dallas Stars 6–1
Vasilevskiy
Amalie Arena
19,092
15–2–2
32
[104]
20
November 18
New York Islanders 3–5
Vasilevskiy
Amalie Arena
19,092
15–3–2
32
[105]
21
November 22
Chicago Blackhawks 3–2
OT
Vasilevskiy
Amalie Arena
19,092
16–3–2
34
[106]
22
November 24
@ Washington Capitals
1–3
Vasilevskiy
Capital One Arena 18,506
16–4–2
34
[107]
23
November 25
@ Pittsburgh Penguins
2–5
Budaj
PPG Paints Arena 18,659
16–5–2
34
[108]
24
November 28
@ Buffalo Sabres
2–0
Vasilevskiy
KeyBank Center 17,569
17–5–2
36
[109]
25
November 29
@ Boston Bruins
2–3
Vasilevskiy
TD Garden 17,565
17–6–2
36
[110]
December: 11–2–0, 22 points (Home: 7–1–0; Road: 4–1–0)
Game
Date
Opponent
Score
OT
Decision
Location
Attendance
Record
Points
Recap
26
December 2
San Jose Sharks 5–2
Vasilevskiy Amalie Arena 19,092
18–6–2
38
[111]
27
December 5
New York Islanders 6–2
Vasilevskiy
Amalie Arena 19,092
19–6–2
40
[112]
28
December 7
Colorado Avalanche 5–2
Budaj Amalie Arena
19,092
20–6–2
42
[113]
29
December 9
Winnipeg Jets 4–3
OT
Vasilevskiy
Amalie Arena
19,092
21–6–2
44
[114]
30
December 12
@ St. Louis Blues
3–0
Vasilevskiy
Scottrade Center 18,290
22–6–2
46
[115]
31
December 14
@ Arizona Coyotes
4–1
Vasilevskiy
Gila River Arena 11,591
23–6–2
48
[116]
32
December 16
@ Colorado Avalanche
6–5
Budaj
Pepsi Center 16,956
24–6–2
50
[117]
33
December 19
@ Vegas Golden Knights
3–4
Vasilevskiy
T-Mobile Arena 17,813
24–7–2
50
[118]
34
December 21
Ottawa Senators 4–3
SO
Vasilevskiy
Amalie Arena
19,092
25–7–2
52
[119]
35
December 23
Minnesota Wild 3–0
Vasilevskiy
Amalie Arena
19,092
26–7–2
54
[120]
36
December 28
Montreal Canadiens 3–1
Vasilevskiy
Amalie Arena
19,092
27–7–2
56
[121]
37
December 29
Philadelphia Flyers 3–5
Budaj
Amalie Arena
19,092
27–8–2
56
[122]
38
December 31
@ Columbus Blue Jackets
5–0
Vasilevskiy
Nationwide Arena 18,878
28–8–2
58
[123]
January: 6–5–1, 13 points (Home: 1–2–0; Road: 5–3–1)
Game
Date
Opponent
Score
OT
Decision
Location
Attendance
Record
Points
Recap
39
January 2
@ Toronto Maple Leafs
2–0
Vasilevskiy Air Canada Centre 19,344
29–8–2
60
[124]
40
January 4
@ Montreal Canadiens
1–2
SO
Vasilevskiy
Bell Centre 21,302
29–8–3
61
[125]
41
January 6
@ Ottawa Senators
3–6
Vasilevskiy
Canadian Tire Centre 16,247
29–9–3
61
[126]
42
January 7
@ Detroit Red Wings
5–2
Domingue Little Caesars Arena 19,515
30–9–3
63
[127]
43
January 9
Carolina Hurricanes 5–4
Vasilevskiy
Amalie Arena 19,092
31–9–3
65
[128]
44
January 11
Calgary Flames 1–5
Vasilevskiy
Amalie Arena
19,092
31–10–3
65
[129]
45
January 18
Vegas Golden Knights 1–4
Vasilevskiy
Amalie Arena
19,092
31–11–3
65
[130]
46
January 20
@ Minnesota Wild
2–5
Vasilevskiy
Xcel Energy Center 19,007
31–12–3
65
[131]
47
January 22
@ Chicago Blackhawks
2–0
Vasilevskiy
United Center 21,662
32–12–3
67
[132]
48
January 23
@ Nashville Predators
4–3
OT
Domingue
Bridgestone Arena 17,332
33–12–3
69
[133]
49
January 25
@ Philadelphia Flyers
5–1
Vasilevskiy
Wells Fargo Center 19,489
34–12–3
71
[134]
All-Star Break (January 26–29)
50
January 30
@ Winnipeg Jets
1–3
Domingue
Bell MTS Place 15,321
34–13–3
71
[135]
February: 9–4–1, 19 points (Home: 4–1–1; Road: 5–3–0)
Game
Date
Opponent
Score
OT
Decision
Location
Attendance
Record
Points
Recap
51
February 1
@ Calgary Flames
7–4
Vasilevskiy Scotiabank Saddledome 19,000
35–13–3
73
[136]
52
February 3
@ Vancouver Canucks
4–2
Vasilevskiy
Rogers Arena 18,865
36–13–3
75
[137]
53
February 5
@ Edmonton Oilers
2–6
Vasilevskiy
Rogers Place 18,347
36–14–3
75
[138]
54
February 8
Vancouver Canucks 5–2
Vasilevskiy
Amalie Arena 19,092
37–14–3
77
[139]
55
February 10
Los Angeles Kings 4–3
Vasilevskiy
Amalie Arena
19,092
38–14–3
79
[140]
56
February 12
@ Toronto Maple Leafs
3–4
Vasilevskiy
Air Canada Centre 19,112
38–15–3
79
[141]
57
February 13
@ Buffalo Sabres
3–5
Domingue KeyBank Center 16,530
38–16–3
79
[142]
58
February 15
Detroit Red Wings 4–1
Vasilevskiy
Amalie Arena
19,092
39–16–3
81
[143]
59
February 17
New Jersey Devils 3–4
Vasilevskiy
Amalie Arena
19,092
39–17–3
81
[144]
60
February 20
@ Washington Capitals
4–2
Vasilevskiy
Capital One Arena 18,506
40–17–3
83
[145]
61
February 22
@ Ottawa Senators
4–3
Domingue
Canadian Tire Centre 16,204
41–17–3
85
[146]
62
February 24
@ Montreal Canadiens
4–3
SO
Vasilevskiy
Bell Centre 21,203
42–17–3
87
[147]
63
February 26
Toronto Maple Leafs 4–3
SO
Vasilevskiy
Amalie Arena
19,092
43–17–3
89
[148]
64
February 28
Buffalo Sabres 1–2
OT
Vasilevskiy
Amalie Arena
19,092
43–17–4
90
[149]
March: 9–5–0, 18 points (Home: 6–3–0; Road: 3–2–0)
Game
Date
Opponent
Score
OT
Decision
Location
Attendance
Record
Points
Recap
65
March 1
@ Dallas Stars
5–4
OT
Domingue American Airlines Center 17,337
44–17–4
92
[150]
66
March 3
Philadelphia Flyers 7–6
SO
Vasilevskiy Amalie Arena 19,092
45–17–4
94
[151]
67
March 6
Florida Panthers 5–4
OT
Vasilevskiy
Amalie Arena
19,092
46–17–4
96
[152]
68
March 8
New York Rangers 5–3
Vasilevskiy
Amalie Arena
19,092
47–17–4
98
[153]
69
March 10
Montreal Canadiens 3–2
SO
Domingue
Amalie Arena
19,092
48–17–4
100
[154]
70
March 13
Ottawa Senators 4–7
Vasilevskiy
Amalie Arena
19,092
48–18–4
100
[155]
71
March 17
Boston Bruins 0–3
Vasilevskiy
Amalie Arena
19,092
48–19–4
100
[156]
72
March 18
Edmonton Oilers 3–1
Domingue
Amalie Arena
19,092
49–19–4
102
[157]
73
March 20
Toronto Maple Leafs 4–3
Vasilevskiy
Amalie Arena
19,092
50–19–4
104
[158]
74
March 22
@ New York Islanders
7–6
Vasilevskiy
Barclays Center 10,354
51–19–4
106
[159]
75
March 24
@ New Jersey Devils
1–2
Vasilevskiy
Prudential Center 16,514
51–20–4
106
[160]
76
March 26
Arizona Coyotes 1–4
Domingue
Amalie Arena
19,092
51–21–4
106
[161]
77
March 29
@ Boston Bruins
2–4
Vasilevskiy
TD Garden 17,565
51–22–4
106
[162]
78
March 30
@ New York Rangers
7–3
Domingue
Madison Square Garden 18,006
52–22–4
108
[163]
April: 2–1–1, 5 points (Home: 2–1–0; Road: 0–0–1)
Lightning score listed first;
Win (2 points) Loss (0 points) Overtime/shootout loss (1 point)
Playoffs [ ]
2018 Stanley Cup playoffs
Eastern Conference First Round vs.
New Jersey Devils (WC2) - Tampa Bay wins series 4–1
Game
Date
Opponent
Score
OT
Decision
Location
Attendance
Series
Recap
1
April 12
New Jersey Devils 5–2
Vasilevskiy Amalie Arena 19,092
1–0
[168]
2
April 14
New Jersey Devils
5–3
Vasilevskiy
Amalie Arena
19,092
2–0
[169]
3
April 16
@ New Jersey Devils
2–5
Vasilevskiy
Prudential Center 16,514
2–1
[170]
4
April 18
@ New Jersey Devils
3–1
Vasilevskiy
Prudential Center
16,514
3–1
[171]
5
April 21
New Jersey Devils
3–1
Vasilevskiy
Amalie Arena
19,092
4–1
[172]
Game
Date
Opponent
Score
OT
Decision
Location
Attendance
Series
Recap
1
April 28
Boston Bruins 2–6
Vasilevskiy Amalie Arena 19,092
0–1
[173]
2
April 30
Boston Bruins
4–2
Vasilevskiy
Amalie Arena
19,092
1–1
[174]
3
May 2
@ Boston Bruins
4–1
Vasilevskiy
TD Garden 17,565
2–1
[175]
4
May 4
@ Boston Bruins
4–3
OT
Vasilevskiy
TD Garden
17,565
3–1
[176]
5
May 6
Boston Bruins
3–1
Vasilevskiy
Amalie Arena
19,092
4–1
[177]
Game
Date
Opponent
Score
OT
Decision
Location
Attendance
Series
Recap
1
May 11
Washington Capitals 2–4
Vasilevskiy Amalie Arena 19,092
0–1
[178]
2
May 13
Washington Capitals
2–6
Vasilevskiy
Amalie Arena
19,092
0–2
[179]
3
May 15
@ Washington Capitals
4–2
Vasilevskiy
Capital One Arena 18,506
1–2
[180]
4
May 17
@ Washington Capitals
4–2
Vasilevskiy
Capital One Arena
18,506
2–2
[181]
5
May 19
Washington Capitals
3–2
Vasilevskiy
Amalie Arena
19,092
3–2
[182]
6
May 21
@ Washington Capitals
0–3
Vasilevskiy
Capital One Arena
18,506
3–3
[183]
7
May 23
Washington Capitals
0–4
Vasilevskiy
Amalie Arena
19,092
3–4
[184]
Lightning score listed first;
Win Loss If necessary
Player stats [ ] May 23, 2018 [185]
Skaters [ ]
Regular season[186]
Player
GP
G
A
Pts
+/−
PIM
Kucherov, Nikita Nikita Kucherov
80
39
61
100
15
42
Stamkos, Steven Steven Stamkos
78
27
59
86
18
72
Point, Brayden Brayden Point
82
32
34
66
18
24
Gourde, Yanni Yanni Gourde
82
25
39
64
34
50
Hedman, Victor Victor Hedman
77
17
46
63
32
54
Johnson, Tyler Tyler Johnson
81
21
29
50
3
24
Namestnikov, Vladislav Vladislav Namestnikov
‡ || 62 || 20 || 24 || 44 || 11 || 35
Killorn, Alex Alex Killorn
82
15
32
47
22
45
Sergachev, Mikhail Mikhail Sergachev
79
9
31
40
11
38
Palat, Ondrej Ondrej Palat
56
11
24
34
16
6
Kunitz, Chris Chris Kunitz
82
13
16
29
8
35
Miller, J. T. J. T. Miller
† || 18 || 10 || 8 || 18 || −3 || 12
Girardi, Dan Dan Girardi
77
6
12
18
18
27
Callahan, Ryan Ryan Callahan
66
5
13
18
−4
29
Stralman, Anton Anton Stralman
80
4
14
18
29
18
Coburn, Braydon Braydon Coburn
72
1
14
15
3
40
Conacher, Cory Cory Conacher
36
8
4
12
0
24
Cirelli, Anthony Anthony Cirelli
18
5
6
11
11
6
Dotchin, Jake Jake Dotchin
48
3
8
11
17
38
Paquette, Cedric Cedric Paquette
56
5
4
9
−5
41
Koekkoek, Slater Slater Koekkoek
35
4
4
8
4
18
Sustr, Andrej Andrej Sustr
44
2
5
7
−5
18
Peca, Matthew Matthew Peca
10
2
3
5
6
0
Brown, J. T. J. T. Brown
‡ || 24 || 1 || 3 || 4 || −1 || 12
Erne, Adam Adam Erne
23
3
1
4
−1
11
McDonagh, Ryan Ryan McDonagh
† || 14 || 2 || 1 || 3 || 1 || 0
Dumont, Gabriel Gabriel Dumont
‡ † || 7 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 4
Bournival, Michael Michael Bournival
5
0
0
0
0
0
Playoffs
Player
GP
G
A
Pts
+/-
PIM
Kucherov, Nikita Nikita Kucherov
17
7
10
17
–6
10
Stamkos, Steven Steven Stamkos
17
7
9
16
–1
4
Point, Brayden Brayden Point
17
7
9
16
–6
10
Palat, Ondrej Ondrej Palat
17
6
6
12
–1
2
Hedman, Victor Victor Hedman
17
1
10
11
–4
10
Johnson, Tyler Tyler Johnson
17
3
5
8
–1
6
Miller, J. T. J. T. Miller
17
2
6
8
–4
15
Killorn, Alex Alex Killorn
17
5
2
7
4
12
Gourde, Yanni Yanni Gourde
17
2
5
7
0
8
Sergachev, Mikhail Mikhail Sergachev
17
2
3
5
1
12
Stralman, Anton Anton Stralman
17
1
4
5
–3
8
McDonagh, Ryan Ryan McDonagh
17
0
5
5
2
6
Girardi, Dan Dan Girardi
17
2
1
3
3
2
Cirelli, Anthony Anthony Cirelli
17
2
1
3
1
4
Callahan, Ryan Ryan Callahan
15
2
1
3
1
4
Paquette, Cedric Cedric Paquette
17
1
1
2
–1
37
Coburn, Braydon Braydon Coburn
17
0
2
2
1
19
Kunitz, Chris Chris Kunitz
17
0
1
1
–1
16
Conacher, Cory Cory Conacher
2
0
0
0
–1
10
Goaltenders [ ]
Regular season[187]
Player
GP
GS
TOI
W
L
OT
GA
GAA
SA
SV%
SO
G
A
PIM
Vasilevskiy, Andrei Andrei Vasilevskiy
65
64
3826
44 17
3
167
2.62
2075
.920
8 0
2
14
Domingue, Louis Louis Domingue
† || 12 || 11 || 687 || 7 || 3 || 1 || 33 || 2.89 || 384 || .914 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 2
Budaj, Peter Peter Budaj
8
7
431
3
3
1
27
3.77
217
.876
0
0
0
0
Playoffs
Player
GP
GS
TOI
W
L
GA
GAA
SA
SV%
SO
G
A
PIM
Vasilevskiy, Andrei Andrei Vasilevskiy
17
17
1000
11
6
43
2.58
524
.918
0
0
0
2
Domingue, Louis Louis Domingue
1
0
19
0
0
0
0.00
7
1.000
0
0
0
0
† Denotes player spent time with another team before joining Tampa Bay. Stats reflect time with Tampa Bay only.
‡ Traded from Tampa Bay mid-season.
Suspensions/fines [ ]
Player
Explanation
Length
Salary
Date issued
Steven Stamkos Fined $5,000 for unsportsmanlike conduct during game with the New York Rangers on November 2, 2017, at Amalie Arena .
—
$5,000
November 3, 2017[188]
Alex Killorn Fined $5,000 for unsportsmanlike conduct during game with the New York Rangers on November 2, 2017, at Amalie Arena .
—
$5,000
November 3, 2017[189]
Cedric Paquette Suspended one game for boarding Boston Bruins ' defenseman Torey Krug on November 29, 2017, at TD Garden .
1 game
$4,368
November 30, 2017[190]
Steven Stamkos Fined $5,000 for a dangerous trip on Toronto Maple Leafs ' defenseman Morgan Rielly on March 20, 2018, at Amalie Arena .
—
$5,000
March 21, 2018[191]
Awards and honours [ ] Awards [ ]
Regular season
Player
Award
Awarded
Stamkos, Steven Steven Stamkos
NHL First Star of the Week[192]
October 23, 2017
Kucherov, Nikita Nikita Kucherov
NHL Second Star of the Week[193]
October 23, 2017
Stamkos, Steven Steven Stamkos
NHL First Star of October[194]
November 1, 2017
Kucherov, Nikita Nikita Kucherov
NHL Second Star of October[195]
November 1, 2017
Kucherov, Nikita Nikita Kucherov
NHL Second Star of the Week[196]
November 13, 2017
Kucherov, Nikita Nikita Kucherov
NHL Third Star of December[197]
January 2, 2018
Stamkos, Steven Steven Stamkos
NHL All-Star game selection[198] January 3, 2018
Cooper, Jon Jon Cooper
NHL All-Star game selection[199] January 7, 2018
Kucherov, Nikita Nikita Kucherov
NHL All-Star game selection[200] January 10, 2018
Hedman, Victor Victor Hedman
NHL All-Star game selection[201] January 10, 2018
Vasilevskiy, Andrei Andrei Vasilevskiy
NHL All-Star game selection[202] January 10, 2018
Point, Brayden Brayden Point
NHL All-Star game selection[203] January 24, 2018
Gourde, Yanni Yanni Gourde
NHL Rookie of the Month for February[204]
March 1, 2018
Hedman, Victor Victor Hedman
James Norris Memorial Trophy [205] June 20, 2018
Milestones [ ]
Regular Season
Player
Milestone
Reached
Mikhail Sergachev 1st career NHL assist
October 6, 2017
Slater Koekkoek 1st career NHL goal
October 12, 2017
Mikhail Sergachev 1st career NHL goal
October 19, 2017
Steven Stamkos 600th career NHL point
October 21, 2017
Andrei Vasilevskiy 100th career NHL game
October 26, 2017
Dan Girardi 800th career NHL game
October 28, 2017
Steven Stamkos 600th career NHL game
November 2, 2017
Nikita Kucherov 300th career NHL game
November 4, 2017
Chris Kunitz 900th career NHL game
November 8, 2017
Jake Dotchin 1st career NHL goal
November 8, 2017
Vladislav Namestnikov 100th career NHL point
November 22, 2017
Braydon Coburn 800th career NHL game
November 24, 2017
Brayden Point 100th career NHL game
December 16, 2017
Cedric Paquette 200th career NHL game
December 23, 2017
Tyler Johnson 100th career NHL goal
December 31, 2017
Alex Killorn 400th career NHL game
January 22, 2018
Andrej Sustr 300th career NHL game
January 25, 2018
Steven Stamkos 300th career NHL assist
January 25, 2018
Alex Killorn 200th career NHL point
February 1, 2018
Nikita Kucherov 300th career NHL point
February 3, 2018
Victor Hedman 600th career NHL game
February 12, 2018
Braydon Coburn 200th career NHL point
February 12, 2018
Chris Kunitz 600th career NHL point
February 22, 2018
Anthony Cirelli 1st career NHL game
March 1, 2018
Ryan Callahan 700 career NHL game
March 18, 2018
Adam Erne 1st career NHL assist
March 20, 2018
Brayden Point 100th career NHL point
March 22, 2018
Yanni Gourde 100th career NHL game
March 30, 2018
Anton Stralman 700th career NHL game
April 3, 2018
Playoffs
Player
Milestone
Reached
Yanni Gourde 1st career playoff game
April 12, 2018
Brayden Point 1st career playoff game
April 12, 2018
Mikhail Sergachev 1st career playoff game
April 12, 2018
Anthony Cirelli 1st career playoff game
April 12, 2018
Brayden Point 1st career playoff goal
April 14, 2018
Ryan McDonagh 100th career playoff game
April 18, 2018
Mikhail Sergachev 1st career playoff goal
April 21, 2018
Anthony Cirelli 1st career playoff assist
April 21, 2018
Anthony Cirelli 1st career playoff goal
May 2, 2018
Anton Stralman 100th career playoff game
May 17, 2018
Transactions [ ] The Lightning have been involved in the following transactions during the 2017–18 season.
Trades [ ]
Free agents acquired [ ]
Date
Player
Former team
Contract terms
Ref
July 1, 2017 (2017-07-01 )
Dan Girardi New York Rangers 2-year, $6 million
[212]
July 1, 2017 (2017-07-01 )
Jamie McBain Arizona Coyotes 1-year, $650,000
[213]
July 1, 2017 (2017-07-01 )
Michael Leighton Carolina Hurricanes 1-year, $650,000
[214]
July 1, 2017 (2017-07-01 )
Mat Bodie Buffalo Sabres 1-year, $650,000
[215]
July 1, 2017 (2017-07-01 )
Chris Kunitz Pittsburgh Penguins 1-year, $2 million
[216]
July 1, 2017 (2017-07-01 )
Alex Gallant
San Jose Barracuda 1-year, $675,000
[217]
March 1, 2018 (2018-03-01 )
Alex Barre-Boulet
Blainville-Boisbriand Armada 3-year, $2.27 million
[218]
Free agents lost [ ]
Date
Player
New team
Contract terms
Ref
April 25, 2017 (2017-04-25 )
Tanner Richard Genève-Servette HC Unknown
[219]
June 19, 2017 (2017-06-19 )
Henri Ikonen Jokerit Unknown
[220]
June 20, 2017 (2017-06-20 )
Joel Vermin Lausanne HC Unknown
[21]
July 1, 2017 (2017-07-01 )
Luke Witkowski Detroit Red Wings 2-year, $1.5 million
[221]
July 1, 2017 (2017-07-01 )
Matt Taormina Montreal Canadiens 2-year, $1.3 million
[222]
July 1, 2017 (2017-07-01 )
Byron Froese Montreal Canadiens 2-year, $1.3 million
[223]
July 1, 2017 (2017-07-01 )
Greg McKegg Pittsburgh Penguins 1-year, $650,000
[224]
July 1, 2017 (2017-07-01 )
Mike McKenna Dallas Stars 1-year, $650,000
[225]
September 6, 2017 (2017-09-06 )
Mike Halmo HC Bolzano Unknown
September 26, 2017 (2017-09-26 )
Cameron Darcy
Kalamazoo Wings 1-year
[226]
October 1, 2017 (2017-10-01 )
Stefan Fournier
Brampton Beast Unknown
[227]
October 14, 2017 (2017-10-14 )
Dylan Blujus
Jacksonville Icemen Unknown
[228]
Players released [ ]
Date
Player
Via
Ref
September 18, 2017
Cameron Darcy
Buyout
[62]
September 18, 2017
Brian Hart
Buyout
[62]
Claimed via waivers [ ]
Lost via waivers [ ]
Lost via retirement [ ] Player signings [ ]
Date
Player
Contract terms
Ref
June 22, 2017 (2017-06-22 )
Peter Budaj 2-year, $2.05 million
[235]
June 27, 2017 (2017-06-27 )
Andrej Sustr 1-year, $1.95 million
[236]
June 27, 2017 (2017-06-27 )
Yanni Gourde 2-year, $1 million
[237]
June 28, 2017 (2017-06-28 )
Cory Conacher 2-year, $1.3 million
[238]
June 28, 2017 (2017-06-28 )
Gabriel Dumont 2-year, $1.3 million
[239]
June 29, 2017 (2017-06-29 )
Alexander Volkov
3-year, $2.775 million
[240]
July 1, 2017 (2017-07-01 )
Oleg Sosunov
3-year, $2.775 million
[241]
July 3, 2017 (2017-07-03 )
Slater Koekkoek 1-year, $800,000
[242]
July 5, 2017 (2017-07-05 )
Matthew Peca 1-year, $650,0000
[243]
July 5, 2017 (2017-07-05 )
Jake Dotchin 2-year, $1.62 million
[244]
July 10, 2017 (2017-07-10 )
Tyler Johnson 7-year, $35 million
[245]
July 14, 2017 (2017-07-14 )
Ondrej Palat 5-year, $26.5 million
[246]
July 18, 2017 (2017-07-18 )
Michael Bournival 1-year, $650,000
[247]
August 17, 2017 (2017-08-17 )
Tye McGinn 1-year, $650,000
[248]
September 28, 2017 (2017-09-28 )
Alexey Lipanov
3-year, $2.775 million
[249]
April 1, 2018 (2018-04-01 )
Cal Foote 3-year, $2.775 million
[250]
April 19, 2018 (2018-04-19 )
Michael Bournival 1-year, $650,000
[251]
April 19, 2018 (2018-04-19 )
Otto Somppi
3-year, $2.4 million
[252]
June 7, 2018 (2018-06-07 )
Daniel Walcott
1-year, $650,000
[253]
June 12, 2018 (2018-06-12 )
Carter Verhaeghe
1-year, $650,000
[254]
June 18, 2018 (2018-06-18 )
Edward Pasquale 1-year, $650,000
[255]
Draft picks [ ] See also: List of Tampa Bay Lightning draft picks Below are the Tampa Bay Lightning' selections at the 2017 NHL Entry Draft , which was held on June 23 and 24, 2017, at the United Center in Chicago , Illinois .
Draft notes:
The Toronto Maple Leafs ' second-round pick went to the Tampa Bay Lightning as the result of a trade on February 27, 2017 that sent Brian Boyle to Toronto in exchange for Byron Froese and this pick (being conditional at the time of the trade).[256] References [ ]
↑ 2017–2018 NHL Attendance – National Hockey League – ESPN . ESPN .↑ National Hockey League (2013). The National Hockey League Official Guide & Record Book/2014 . Diamond Sports Data, Inc., 121. ISBN 978-1-894801-26-3 . ↑ Long, Corey (April 9, 2017). Lightning end season with third straight win . nhl.com . Retrieved on April 14, 2017.
↑ Smith, Joe (April 8, 2017). Lightning's season ends out of playoffs . Tampa Bay Times . Retrieved on April 14, 2017.
↑ Coccimiglio, Brad (April 23, 2017). Greyhounds Kopacka, Katchouk ink NHL deals (update) . Sootoday.com . Retrieved on July 4, 2017.
↑ Ruicci, Peter (April 23, 2017). Katchouk wants to help Lightning strike . saultstar.com . Retrieved on July 4, 2017.
↑ @JGHoughtaling (21 April 2017). Boris Katchouk and Mitchell Stephens join Crunch roster .
↑ Kramer, Lindsay (April 23, 2017). Veteran Syracuse Crunch forward leaves team to play for country in World Championships . Syracuse.com . Retrieved on July 4, 2017.
↑ Tanner Richard has reportedly signed with Genève-Servette HC . Tampa Bay Lightning (April 23, 2017).↑ Jason, Brough (May 15, 2017). Bolts sign World Juniors star Taylor Raddysh to ELC . Tampa Bay Times . Retrieved on July 4, 2017.
↑ RotoWire Staff (May 15, 2017). Lightning's Taylor Raddysh: Signs entry-level contract . CBS Sports.
↑ Associated Press (May 29, 2017). Tampa to host 2018 All-Star Game weekend . USA Today.
↑ Smith, Joe (May 29, 2017). How the 2018 NHL All-Star Game reflects Jeff Vinik's vision for Tampa . Tampa Bay Times . Retrieved on July 4, 2017.
↑ Rosen, Jon (May 31, 2017). Kings Acquire Boko Imama's Rights From Lightning For Conditional Seventh Rounder . L.A. Kings Insider . Retrieved on July 4, 2017.
↑ Associated Press (June 1, 2017). LA Kings sign forward Bokondji Imama after Tampa Bay trade . CBS Sports.
↑ Wyshynski, Greg (June 15, 2017). Marc Bergevin wins big in Jonathan Drouin trade . Yahoo Sports: Puck Daddy . Retrieved on July 5, 2017.
↑ Allen, Kevin (June 15, 2017). Jonathan Drouin for Mikhail Sergachev trade could be big wins for Canadiens and Lightning . USA Today . Retrieved on July 5, 2017.
↑ Parker, Jim (May 28, 2017). Spitfires make history with Memorial Cup win . Toronto Sun . Retrieved on July 5, 2017.
↑ Smith, Joe (June 18, 2017). Few surprises in Lightning expansion-draft protection list . Tampa Bay Times . Retrieved on July 5, 2017.
↑ @Jokerit_EN (19 June 2017). Ikonen Signs Two Year Contract .
↑ 21.0 21.1 Deal officially done - Joël Vermin signs with Lausanne HC . Swiss Hockey News (June 20, 2017).↑ Smith, Joe (June 21, 2017). Lightning loses Jason Garrison to Vegas in expansion draft . Tampa Bay Times . Retrieved on July 5, 2017.
↑ Smith, Joe (June 22, 2017). Peter Budaj loves 'vibe' with Lightning . Tampa Bay Times . Retrieved on July 5, 2017.
↑ Kevin, Allen (February 26, 2017). Lightning trade Ben Bishop to Kings . USA Today . Retrieved on July 5, 2017.
↑ @Bethelhub (June 25, 2017). Tampa Bay Lightning will begin the 2017 Development Camp on June 27 . SB Nation: Raw Charge.
↑ Associated Press (June 26, 2017). Lightning re-sign Andrej Sustr, Yanni Gourde . ESPN: NHL.
↑ Smith, Joe (June 26, 2017). Lightning re-signs Andrej Sustr to one-year, $1.95 million deal . Tampa Bay Times . Retrieved on July 5, 2017.
↑ Associated Press (June 26, 2017). Lightning re-sign defenseman Andrej Sustr, forward Yanni Gourde . Fox Sports: Florida & Sun.
↑ @Allovimo (June 26, 2017). Tampa Bay Lightning extend qualifying offers to nine players . SB Nation: Raw Charge.
↑ Tampa Bay Lightning re-sign Cory Conacher to two-year deal . SportsNet (June 28, 2017).↑ Smith, Joe (June 28, 2017). Lightning re-signs Cory Conacher to two-year deal . Tampa Bay Times . Retrieved on July 5, 2017.
↑ Johnston, Mike (June 28, 2017). Lightning re-sign forward Gabriel Dumont to two-year contract . SportsNet . Retrieved on July 5, 2017.
↑ @Allovimo (June 28, 2017). Gabriel Dumont re-signed by Tampa Bay Lightning to two-year contract . SB Nation: Raw Charge.
↑ Cairns, Mike (June 29, 2017). Lightning make major investment in Ice Sports Forum . baynews9.com . Retrieved on July 5, 2017.
↑ Volkov put pen to paper on a three-year, entry-level deal with Tampa Bay on Thursday. . CBS Sports (June 29, 2017).↑ Smith, Joe (June 30, 2017). Lightning's Alexander Volkov hopes to prove his surprise selection right . Tampa Bay Times . Retrieved on July 5, 2017.
↑ Tampa Bay Lightning sign Oleg Sosunov to 3-year ELC . Yahoo Sports: Puck Daddy (June 28, 2017).↑ Warriors select Sosunov . Moose Jaw Warriors (June 29, 2017).↑ @TBTimes_JSmith (21 June 2017). Moose Jaw head coach Tim Hunter states that Sosunov expected to joint team .
↑ Johnston, Mike (July 1, 2017). Islanders trade Carter Verhaeghe to Lightning for Kristers Gudlevskis . SportsNet . Retrieved on July 5, 2017.
↑ St. Pierre, Tash (July 1, 2017). Tampa Bay Lightning trade Kristers Gudlevskis to New York Islanders . Fansided: Bolts by the bay . Retrieved on July 5, 2017.
↑ Lightning sign goaltender Michael Leighton to 1-year contract . Fox Sports: Florida & Sun (July 1, 2017).↑ @syrhockey (1 July 2017). Tampa Bay signs Michael Leighton as No. 1 for Crunch. .
↑ Lightning sign defenseman Mat Bodie to one-year, two-way contract . Eastern Collegiate Hockey Association (July 1, 2017).↑ Lightning sign forward Alex Gallant to one-year contract . SportsNet (July 1, 2017).↑ Philp, W.B (July 1, 2017). Lightning Sign Free-Agent LW Alex Gallant . The Sports Daily: Lightning Shout . Retrieved on July 5, 2017.
↑ 47.0 47.1 Smith, Joe (July 1, 2017). Lightning signs Dan Girardi to two-year, $6 million deal . Tampa Bay Times . Retrieved on July 5, 2017.
↑ Lightning sign defenseman Dan Girardi to 2-year contract . Yahoo Sports: Puck Daddy (July 1, 2017).↑ Associated Press (July 1, 2017). Lightning sign Chris Kunitz to one-year deal . ESPN: NHL.
↑ Spain, Kevin (July 10, 2017). Lightning lock up forward Tyler Johnson with seven-year, $35 million extension . USA Today Sports . Retrieved on August 1, 2017.
↑ Moore, Roger (July 14, 2017). Lightning re-signs Ondrej Palat to five-year, $26.5M deal . Tampa Bay Times . Retrieved on August 1, 2017.
↑ Moore, Roger (July 20, 2017). Lightning's Ondrej Palat happy with new deal, new talent . Tampa Bay Times . Retrieved on August 1, 2017.
↑ Associated Press (July 14, 2017). Lightning re-sign Ondrej Palat to $26.5 million, 5-year deal . ESPN: NHL.
↑ Fox Sports Florida (July 19, 2017). Lightning re-sign forward Michael Bournival to 1-year, 2-way contract . Fox Sports: Florida & Sun.
↑ Sportsnet Staff (August 17, 2017). Lightning re-sign forward Tye McGinn to two-way contract . Sportsnet.
↑ GeoFitz4 (August 30, 2017). Tampa Bay Lightning announce September's prospect tournament roster . SB Nation: Raw Charge.
↑ @TBTimes_JSmith (30 August 2017). Lightning Announce Prospect Tournament Roster .
↑ @TBTimes_JSmith (6 September 2017). Estero Tourney Canceled. .
↑ Vingan, Adam (September 6, 2017). Hurricane Irma cancels Predators rookie tournament in Florida . The Tennessean
↑ @HardevLad (September 13, 2017). Tampa Bay Lightning release 2017 Training Camp Roster and Schedule . SB Nation: Raw Charge.
↑ Lightning announce 2017 Training Camp schedule, roster . Tampa Bay Lightning (September 13, 2017).↑ 62.0 62.1 62.2 Kramer, Lindsay (September 18, 2017). Tampa Bay Lightning says goodbye to a pair of Syracuse Crunch depth players . Syracuse.com . Retrieved on September 18, 2017.
↑ @CapFriendly (18 September 2017). Darcy and Hart Contracts on Unconditional Waivers. .
↑ Lightning reduce training camp roster by six players . Tampa Bay Lightning (September 20, 2017).↑ Lightning reduce training camp roster by three . Tampa Bay Lightning (September 21, 2017).↑ Lightning reduce training camp roster by 10 . Tampa Bay Lightning (September 23, 2017).↑ Vincent Lecavalier Becomes Second Bolt In Team History To Have Number Retired . Tampa Bay Lightning (September 25, 2017).↑ Lightning reduce training camp roster by 12 . Tampa Bay Lightning (September 25, 2017).↑ Lightning sign forward Alexey Lipanov to entry-level contract . Tampa Bay Lightning (September 28, 2017).↑ Lightning assign forward Alexander Volkov to Syracuse Crunch . Tampa Bay Lightning (September 29, 2017).↑ Lightning assign goalie Nicola Riopel to ECHL's Adirondack Thunder . Tampa Bay Lightning (October 1, 2017).↑ @TBTimes_JSmith (2 October 2017). Conacher on waivers as part of team's last cuts .
↑ Lightning assign forward Cory Conacher to Syracuse . Tampa Bay Lightning (October 2, 2017).↑ Smith, Joe (October 2, 2017). Mikhail Sergachev to open season with Lightning . Tampa Bay Times
↑ Lightning announce 2017-18 opening night roster . Tampa Bay Lightning (October 3, 2017).↑ @TBLightning (3 October 2017). Injured: Bournival, Condra, Masin, Tammela, Verhaeghe .
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↑ @NHLPlayerSafety (3 November 2017). Killorn fined $5,000 for unsportsmanlike conduct in game against New York Rangers .
↑ Paquette suspended one game . National Hockey League (November 30, 2017).↑ @NHLPlayerSafety (21 March 2018). Stamkos fined $5,000 for dangerous trip on Toronto's Morgan Rielly .
↑ NHL, Public Relations (October 23, 2017). Stamkos leads 3 Stars of the Week . NHL.com . Retrieved on October 23, 2017.
↑ NHL, Public Relations (October 23, 2017). Stamkos leads 3 Stars of the Week . NHL.com . Retrieved on October 23, 2017.
↑ NHL (November 1, 2017). Stamkos named NHL's First Star for October . NHL.com . Retrieved on November 1, 2017.
↑ NHL (November 1, 2017). Stamkos named NHL's First Star for October . NHL.com . Retrieved on November 1, 2017.
↑ NHL, Public Relations (November 13, 2017). Zucker leads 3 Stars of the Week . NHL.com . Retrieved on November 13, 2017.
↑ NHL, Public Relations (January 2, 2018). Rask named NHL's First Star for December . NHL.com . Retrieved on January 2, 2018.
↑ NHL (January 3, 2018). McDavid tops NHL All-Star Fan Vote . NHL.com . Retrieved on January 3, 2018.
↑ NHL (January 7, 2018). Jon Cooper named Atlantic Division coach for 2018 NHL All-Star Game . NHL.com . Retrieved on January 7, 2018.
↑ NHL (January 10, 2018). NHL reveals All-Star Game rosters . NHL.com . Retrieved on January 10, 2018.
↑ NHL (January 10, 2018). NHL reveals All-Star Game rosters . NHL.com . Retrieved on January 10, 2018.
↑ NHL (January 10, 2018). NHL reveals All-Star Game rosters . NHL.com . Retrieved on January 10, 2018.
↑ NHL (January 24, 2018). Brayden Point to replace Victor Hedman on All-Star roster . NHL.com . Retrieved on January 24, 2018.
↑ NHL (March 1, 2018). Gourde named NHL Rookie of Month for February . NHL.com . Retrieved on March 1, 2018.
↑ Hedman wins Norris Trophy . NHL.com (June 20, 2018). Retrieved on June 28, 2018.↑ Defenseman Jason Garrison selected by Vegas Golden Knights . Tampa Bay Lightning (June 21, 2017).↑ Lightning acquire forward Carter Verhaeghe from Islanders . Tampa Bay Lightning (July 1, 2017).↑ Lightning acquire goaltender Louis Domingue from Arizona . Tampa Bay Lightning (November 14, 2017).↑ Lightning acquire goaltender Edward Pasquale from Edmonton Oilers . Tampa Bay Lightning (January 31, 2017).↑ Lightning acquire D Ryan McDonagh, F J.T. Miller from New York Rangers (February 26, 2018). Retrieved on February 26, 2018.↑ Lightning acquire forward Andy Andreoff from Los Angeles Kings (June 13, 2018). Retrieved on June 13, 2018.↑ Tampa Bay, Lightning (July 1, 2017). Lightning sign defenseman Dan Girardi to two-year contract . Tampa Bay Lightning . Retrieved on July 1, 2017.
↑ Lightning sign defenseman Jamie McBain to one-year, two-way contract . Tampa Bay Lightning (July 1, 2017).↑ Tampa Bay, Lightning (July 1, 2017). Lightning sign goalie Michael Leighton to one-year, two-way contract . Tampa Bay Lightning . Retrieved on July 1, 2017.
↑ Tampa Bay, Lightning (July 1, 2017). Lightning sign defenseman Mat Bodie to one-year, two-way contract . Tampa Bay Lightning . Retrieved on July 1, 2017.
↑ Lightning sign four-time Stanley Cup Champion Chris Kunitz . Tampa Bay Lightning (July 1, 2017).↑ Tampa Bay, Lightning (July 1, 2017). Lightning sign free-agent LW Alex Gallant to a one-year, two-way contract . Tampa Bay Lightning . Retrieved on July 1, 2017.
↑ Lightning sign free agent F Alex Barré-Boulet to entry level contract . Tampa Bay Lightning (March 1, 2018).↑ "Tanner Richard has reportedly signed with Genève-Servette HC ". www.swisshockeynews.ch (2017-04-28 ). Retrieved on 2017-04-28 .
↑ @Jokerit_EN (June 19, 2017). #Jokerit and forward Henri Ikonen have agreed on a 2-year contract. For the past 3 years Ikonen has played for the Syracuse Crunch. #KHL .
↑ Khan, Ansar (July 1, 2017). Detroit Red Wings sign Luke Witkowski for two years at $1.5 million . mlive.com . Retrieved on July 1, 2017.
↑ Canadiens' Matt Taormina: Signs two-way deal with Montreal . CBS Sports (July 1, 2017).↑ Canadiens agree to terms on a two-year contract with Byron Froese . Montreal Canadiens (July 1, 2017).↑ Penguins Add Four New Faces to the Organization as Free Agents . Pittsburgh Penguins (July 1, 2017).↑ Dallas Stars sign goaltender Mike McKenna to a one-year contract . Dallas Stars (July 1, 2017).↑ DARCY SIGNS DEAL WITH WINGS . Kalamazoo Wings (July 1, 2017).↑ Beast Add Six to Finalize Training Camp Roster . Brampton Beast (October 1, 2017).↑ ECHL TRANSACTIONS – OCT. 14 . ECHL (October 14, 2017).↑ Lightning claim forward Chris DiDomenico from Ottawa . Tampa Bay Lightning (November 24, 2017).↑ Lightning claim forward Gabriel Dumont off waivers from Ottawa (February 21, 2018). Retrieved on February 21, 2018.↑ Sens claim F Dumont on waivers . The Sports Network (November 22, 2017).↑ Game Day 5: Sens @ Jets (December 1, 2017). Retrieved on December 3, 2017.↑ Ducks Claim Brown on Waivers (January 14, 2018). Retrieved on January 14, 2018.↑ Joseph Nocco (August 13, 2017). Former NHL forward Pierre-Luc Letourneau-Leblond retires . FanRag Sports .
↑ Lightning sign goaltender Peter Budaj to two-year contract . Tampa Bay Lightning (June 22, 2017).↑ Lightning re-sign defenseman Andrej Sustr to one-year contract . Tampa Bay Lightning (June 26, 2017).↑ Lightning re-sign forward Yanni Gourde to two-year, one-way contract . Tampa Bay Lightning (June 26, 2017).↑ Lightning re-sign forward Cory Conacher to two-year contract . Tampa Bay Lightning (June 28, 2017).↑ Lightning re-sign forward Gabriel Dumont to two-year contract . Tampa Bay Lightning (June 28, 2017).↑ Lightning sign Alex Volkov to entry-level contract . Tampa Bay Lightning (June 29, 2017).↑ Lightning sign Oleg Sosunov to entry-level contract . Tampa Bay Lightning (July 1, 2017).↑ Lightning sign defenseman Slater Koekkoek to one-year contract . Tampa Bay Lightning (July 3, 2017).↑ Lightning re-sign Matthew Peca to one-year contract . Tampa Bay Lightning (July 5, 2017).↑ Lightning re-sign defenseman Jake Dotchin to two-year extension . Tampa Bay Lightning (July 5, 2017).↑ Lightning re-sign forward Tyler Johnson to seven-year extension . Tampa Bay Lightning (July 10, 2017).↑ Lightning re-sign forward Ondrej Palat to five-year contract . Tampa Bay Lightning (July 14, 2017).↑ @Allovimo (July 14, 2017). Tampa Bay Lightning re-sign forward Michael Bournival . SB Nation: Raw Charge.
↑ Lightning re-sign forward Tye McGinn to one-year, two-way contract . Tampa Bay Lightning (August 17, 2017).↑ Lightning sign forward Alexey Lipanov to entry-level contract . Tampa Bay Lightning (September 28, 2017).↑ Lightning sign Cal Foote to entry-level contract . Tampa Bay Lightning (April 1, 2018).↑ Lightning sign forward Michael Bournival to one-year, two-way contract . Tampa Bay Lightning (April 19, 2018).↑ Tampa Bay Lightning sign forward Otto Somppi to entry-level contract . Syracuse Crunch (April 19, 2018).↑ Lightning re-sign defenseman Daniel Walcott to one-year contract . Tampa Bay Lightning (June 7, 2018).↑ Lightning sign forward Carter Verhaeghe to one-year contract . Tampa Bay Lightning (June 12, 2018).↑ Lightning sign goaltender Eddie Pasquale to one-year contract . Tampa Bay Lightning (June 18, 2018).↑ Brian Boyle traded to Maple Leafs by Lightning (February 27, 2017). Retrieved on June 27, 2017.
