The Tampa Bay Lightning have re-signed defenseman Maxim Groshev to a two-year contract valued at $875,000 per year. After completing his entry-level contract, Groshev will earn a slight raise of $7,500 annually. The new contract is a two-way deal, with NHL salaries of $850,000 and $900,000, and lower AHL salaries of $200,000 and $750,000. Last season, he played two NHL games, recording his first point, and logged a solid performance in the AHL with 21 points in 58 games. This marks the Lightning’s first offseason move following their playoff exit.

By the Numbers
  • Groshev’s new contract has a cap hit of $875,000.
  • In the AHL last season, he recorded 21 points (3 goals, 18 assists) in 58 games.
State of Play
  • The Lightning have just over $13 million in cap space this offseason.
  • They need to re-sign nine unrestricted free agents and three RFAs, with key players like Darren Raddysh and Oliver Bjorkstrand in focus.
What's Next

Looking ahead, the Lightning's priority will be securing a contract extension for star forward Nikita Kucherov, who is set to be a free agent after the 2026-27 season. Additionally, they will need to navigate re-signing their RFAs and addressing the contracts of multiple unrestricted free agents.

Bottom Line

The re-signing of Maxim Groshev signals the Lightning's commitment to developing their young talent while navigating a busy offseason ahead. Key decisions on Kucherov and several other players will shape the team's future strategy and competitiveness.