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Lightning Waive Chaffee After Scoreless Start, Rangers Interested

10/28/2025

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The Tampa Bay Lightning placed forward Mitchell Chaffee on waivers after seven scoreless games this season.
Chaffee was signed prior to the 2023-24 season and posted 12 goals and 6 assists last year.
He leads the team with 19 hits, underscoring his physical style.
Roster changes left Chaffee without a spot, prompting the waiver move.
Other teams, including the New York Rangers, may consider claiming him before the deadline.

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Story summary

The Tampa Bay Lightning placed forward Mitchell Chaffee on waivers after seven scoreless games this season.
Chaffee was signed prior to the 2023-24 season and posted 12 goals and 6 assists last year.
He leads the team with 19 hits, underscoring his physical style.
Roster changes left Chaffee without a spot, prompting the waiver move.
Other teams, including the New York Rangers, may consider claiming him before the deadline.