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Lightning Enhance Roster with Key Trades and Extensions

7/29/2025

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The Tampa Bay Lightning are gearing up for the 2025-26 season with smart roster adjustments that prioritize depth. They've welcomed new talents like Jakob Pelletier and Pontus Holmberg, while Yanni Gourde secured a six-year extension. In a strategic trade, Isaac Howard heads to Edmonton in exchange for Sam O’Reilly, strengthening both the Lightning and their AHL partner, Syracuse Crunch.

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Story summary

The Tampa Bay Lightning are gearing up for the 2025-26 season with smart roster adjustments that prioritize depth. They've welcomed new talents like Jakob Pelletier and Pontus Holmberg, while Yanni Gourde secured a six-year extension. In a strategic trade, Isaac Howard heads to Edmonton in exchange for Sam O’Reilly, strengthening both the Lightning and their AHL partner, Syracuse Crunch.