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Lightning sign defenseman John Carlson on two-year deal
The Lightning have signed coveted free agent John Carlson to a two-year deal to fill the need on the right side of their defense.
Tampa Bay Lightning add Ilya Mikheyev with four-year deal
The Tampa Bay Lightning have signed veteran Ilya Mikheyev, 31, away from the Chicago Blackhawks, adding a tenacious player to their forward depth with a four-year deal that carries an average annual value of $3.85 million against the salary cap.
NHL trade grades: Report cards for biggest deals of 2026 offseason
The summer trade season is officially on fire! Find grades for each GM involved in all the big swaps here.
NHL free agency rankings: Tiers of players available on July 1
From All-Stars and award winners down to diamonds in the rough, here's who will be available this summer.
NHL trade candidate rankings: Which players could be on the move?
With a handful of blockbusters already in the books, which difference-makers could be swapping franchises this summer?
NHL free agency 2026: How all 32 teams can earn an A+
With the market set to open July 1, we identify key free agents for each team and what those teams should do.
2026 NHL draft grades: Best, worst, most surprising picks
Which teams added the most value this weekend? Who whiffed badly? We grade all 32 here.