Rangers sign forward Oliver Bjorkstrand to one-year, $4.5 million contract
Bjorkstrand is coming off of the worst season of his NHL career, as he had just 12 goals and 32 points in 80 games with the Lightning.
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SIGNED: Oliver Bjorkstrand Signs With Metropolitan Division Team
The New York Rangers are adding another veteran winger, with Oliver Bjorkstrand heading to Broadway in free agency. Per Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet, Bjorkstrand is signing a one-year, $4.5M deal with the Rangers. Bjorkstrand spent last season with the Tampa Bay Lightning, posting 12 goals and 20 assists for 32 points in 80 games. His previous contract carried a $5.4 million cap hit and expired after the 2025-26 season, making him one of the more notable middle-six winger options available...
Now-Former Blackhawks Forward Mikheyev Signs Four-Year Deal With Lightning
Over the last several months, the Chicago Blackhawks gave their best effort at re-signing pending unrestricted free-agent forward Ilya Mikheyev […] The post Now-Former Blackhawks Forward Mikheyev Signs Four-Year Deal With Lightning appeared first on Chicago Hockey Now .
Penguins sign Declan Carlile to two-year contract
Carlile had a goal and two assists for three points and 40 penalty minutes in 42 games with the Lightning in 2025-26.
Lightning sign Ilya Mikheyev, Jeffrey Viel to contracts
With Mikheyev and Viel, Lightning general manager makes two impactful additions to his team’s bottom six forwards.
Lightning signing Jeffrey Viel to five-year contract
On the heels of the Ilya Mikheyev signing, the Tampa Bay Lightning reportedly inked hard-nosed Jeffrey Viel to a five-year contract with a $2.5 AAV. Jeffrey Viel 5 x $2.5M Tampa Bay — Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) July 1, 2026 In his first full season in the NHL the 29-year-old from Quebec landed 121 hits in 45 games between Boston and Anaheim. The Ducks picked up the physical forward in exchange for a fourth-round pick last January as they shored up their march to the p...
Lightning sign winger Ilya Mikheyev to four-year contract
The Tampa Bay Lightning made their first move roughly an hour into free agency as they signed Ilya Mikheyev to a four-year contract with an Average Annual Value of $3.85 million according to the winger’s agent, Dan Milstein. Ilya Mikheyev signs a four-year NHL contract with the Tampa Bay Lightning. #GoBolts #WeAreGoldStar pic.twitter.com/ytn5UiQlk9 — Dan Milstein (@HockeyAgent1) July 1, 2026 The 6’2″, 192 lb. forward scored 18 goals for the Chicago Blackhawks last season wh...
NFC Notes: Kyle Pitts, Tyler Shough, Buccaneers, Falcons, Saints
Buccaneers Buccaneers HC Todd Bowles believes the team got a steal in rookie OLB Rueben Bain, Jr., and said that not only is he physically gifted, but he also displays great leadership qualities, even if he’s not in that role yet. “I’m extremely grateful,” Bowles said, via Tampa Bay Times. “Just seeing him in person, there’s size and […] The post NFC Notes: Kyle Pitts, Tyler Shough, Buccaneers, Falcons, Saints appeared first on NFLTradeRumors.co .
Baker Mayfield Quietly Does Something No NFL QB Can Match
Tampa Bay Buccaneers fans have a few legitimate reasons to gripe and be nervous about Baker Mayfield and his long-term status with the team. However, one area that fans cannot complain about at all is his desire to leave everything on the field.Despite being far from the most mobile quarterback in the NFL, Mayfield leads […] The post Baker Mayfield Quietly Does Something No NFL QB Can Match appeared first on HEAVY .
Theo Gillen, Nathan Flewelling named to 2026 Futures Game roster
Two fast rising Rays prospects have been named to the 2026 Futures Game roster as part of MLB’s upcoming All-Star Game celebrations. This year’s teams are split between American and National leagues. First up is OF Theo Gillen, the Rays first round pick from 2024 (18th overall) who has vaulted into a top-ten prospect in […]
Craig Kimbrel’s Change and other changes
After being interested in Craig Kimbrel for what feels like a decade, the Rays finally brought him into the organization. Before you jump to any conclusions, no they haven’t made any dramatic changes to the shapes of his pitches aside from adding a tick more velocity to both breaking balls, but they have noticeably altered […]
Is QB Instability Driving Team Glazer?
So legendary JoeBucsFan.com columnist Ira Kaufman made a powerful point in his recent column. The Buccaneers have never had a quarterback be their primary starter for six consecutive seasons. So what, you say? Well, only the Bucs can make that […] The post Is QB Instability Driving Team Glazer? appeared first on JoeBucsFan.com .
Top 30 MLB Prospects July 2026 Updates For All 30 Teams
Baseball America presents July 2026 updates to Top 30 prospects rankings for every team, featuring new additions, risers, fallers and more. The post Top 30 MLB Prospects July 2026 Updates For All 30 Teams appeared first on College Baseball, MLB Draft, Prospects - Baseball America .
The Opener: Red Sox/Nationals, Roberts, Jensen
Rays third baseman Junior Caminero agreed yesterday to participate in this year’s Home Run Derby. He celebrated by homering in his fifth straight game. Caminero moved into a tie for third place with Ben Rice on the AL home run leaderboard. 1. Red Sox and Nationals clear the benches Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras […]
USA Today Not Overly Impressed With Bucs Defense (For Now)
For football fans, summer brings that awful, hollow word “hope.” And for the Bucs, that’s no different. July starts today, which means training camp is around the corner, and the defense of the Bucs seemed to have received a Bronx […] The post USA Today Not Overly Impressed With Bucs Defense (For Now) appeared first on JoeBucsFan.com .
Albert Breer: Don’t Be Shocked If Bucs Extend Baker Mayfield During Training Camp
So what’s the big issue sticking out like a hanging chad for the Bucs as we roll into July? There is only one. What’s happening with Baker Mayfield’s contract? Long-time NFL columnist Albert Breer of SI.com said One Buc Palace […] The post Albert Breer: Don’t Be Shocked If Bucs Extend Baker Mayfield During Training Camp appeared first on JoeBucsFan.com .
Trade Deadline Outlook: Tampa Bay Rays
After consecutive fourth place finishes in the AL East, the Rays are back to their old ways. They’ve exceeded outside expectations and not only find themselves atop the division, they’re approaching July with the best record in the American League. The Rays are coming off a sweep of the Diamondbacks and have the sport’s longest […]
Six run inning leads to six straight wins: Rays 10, Royals 4
Yesterday’s off day following five straight wins wasn’t enough to slow down the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday night in Kansas City. The offense remained hot putting up a ten spot on the Royals as the Rays rolled to their sixth consecutive victory. The Rays trailed early in this one as Griffin Jax surrendered a […]
Zach Werenski reportedly blocks trade to Stars, still considering Leafs, Lightning
There could be real fireworks during the opening day of free agency, and the Toronto Maple Leafs remain prominently involved in discussions about potentially landing a superstar. Zach Werenski reportedly vetoed a trade to the Dallas Stars, Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reports. The reigning Norris Trophy winner is still considering accepting a potential move to the…
Royals vs. Rays June 30 game discussion
Jac Caglianone is back in the lineup, but he’s only at DH, so Salvador Perez is batting sixth at first base. Nick Loftin is back, too, so at least the Royals have their second-string 3B in there again. The Royals already lost to this starter last week, and after a brilliant stretch where Noah Cameron […]
Game Thread: Caminero has a chance to make history
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Former Yankees Outfielder Signs With Division Rival After Release
Former New York Yankees outfielder Austin Slater is back in the AL East.Slater elected free agency on June 22 from the Rays after being DFA’d by the team. Yet, just a week later, he has returned to Tampa Bay as he signed a minor-league deal with the team, according to Marc Topkin of The Tampa […] The post Former Yankees Outfielder Signs With Division Rival After Release appeared first on HEAVY .
Buccaneers Blasted for Losing $36.75 Million Starter in Free Agency
If the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are truly lacking at any position on defense, it’s at cornerback, where they seem to have made all the wrong moves at arguably the most important position on that side of the ball.ESPN’s Seth Walder called out the Buccaneers for as much on Tuesday as he handed out offseason grades […] The post Buccaneers Blasted for Losing $36.75 Million Starter in Free Agency appeared first on HEAVY .
Let The Sergei Bobrovsky Sweepstakes Begin: Best Fits In NHL Free Agency
Out of four NHL teams linked to soon-to-be free agent Sergei Bobrovsky, which one is the best fit for the team and the goaltender?
Ray Delgado Recalled by Astros
In the corresponding move following the Astros placing SS Jeremy Pena on IL, the team has recalled IF Ray Delgado. Delgado, 26, was acquired by Houston on June 10 from the Tampa Bay Rays for cash considerations. The Astros then promoted him to the major league club on June 12, and he made his MLB […]
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