Yahoo Sports reports: The Tampa Bay Lightning enjoyed another strong regular season, finishing with 106 points before their playoff run ended in the first round against the Montreal Canadiens. Now, with the NHL salary cap increasing for 2026-27, general manager Julien BriseBois has more room to work with and appears focused on keeping one of the team’s top free agents from reaching the open market.
sports | sports | Yahoo Sports | June 14, 2026 1:25 PM
NHL Rumors: Tampa Bay Lightning Take $28,750,000 Step to Keep Maple Leafs Target In Town
The Tampa Bay Lightning enjoyed another strong regular season, finishing with 106 points before their playoff run ended in the first round against the Montreal Canadiens. Now, with the NHL salary cap increasing for 2026-27, general manager Julien BriseBois has more room to work with and appears focused on keeping one of the team’s top free agents from reaching the open market.
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