2009–10 Tampa Bay Lightning season
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The 2009–10 Tampa Bay Lightning season was the 18th season for the National Hockey League
team. Unlike the previous off-season, the Lightning did not make a lot of changes. The Lightning improved on their regular season record, but failed to qualify for the playoffs again. The team was sold during the season to Boston-based investor Jeff Vinik. After the season, Vinik fired the management team of the Lightning.
a multiyear contract to make him their full-time head coach, removing the interim tag he held after taking over the position from Barry Melrose
, who was fired during the previous season after 16 games.
With the 2nd overall pick in the entry draft
, the Lightning selected Victor Hedman
from Modo Hockey
of Elitserien
, the Swedish Elite League. Hedman was considered the top European prospect available. Having acquired a second first-round pick from the Detroit Red Wings
, the Lightning used the 29th overall selection on Carter Ashton
from the Lethbridge Hurricanes
of the Western Hockey League
.
Among several of the free agent signings the Lightning made included defenseman Mattias Öhlund
, goaltender Antero Niittymäki
, and left winger Alex Tanguay
.
†Denotes player spent time with another team before joining Lightning. Stats reflect time with Lightning only.
‡Traded mid-season
Bold/italics denotes franchise record
during the 2009–10 season.
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Claimed via waivers
in Montreal, Quebec
.
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National Hockey League
The National Hockey League is an unincorporated not-for-profit association which operates a major professional ice hockey league of 30 franchised member clubs, of which 7 are currently located in Canada and 23 in the United States...
team. Unlike the previous off-season, the Lightning did not make a lot of changes. The Lightning improved on their regular season record, but failed to qualify for the playoffs again. The team was sold during the season to Boston-based investor Jeff Vinik. After the season, Vinik fired the management team of the Lightning.
Off-season
On May 11, the Lightning gave Rick TocchetRick Tocchet
Richard Tocchet is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey right winger who played 18 seasons in the National Hockey League for the Philadelphia Flyers, Pittsburgh Penguins, Los Angeles Kings, Boston Bruins, Washington Capitals and Phoenix Coyotes. He was most recently the head coach of the...
a multiyear contract to make him their full-time head coach, removing the interim tag he held after taking over the position from Barry Melrose
Barry Melrose
Barry James Melrose is a former player and head coach in the National Hockey League, as well as a current commentator and hockey analyst for ESPN.-Playing career:...
, who was fired during the previous season after 16 games.
With the 2nd overall pick in the entry draft
2009 NHL Entry Draft
The 2009 NHL Entry Draft was the 47th Entry Draft. It was held on June 26–27, 2009 at the Bell Centre in Montreal, Quebec. The Draft was part of the Montreal Canadiens centennial celebrations. National Hockey League teams took turns selecting amateur ice hockey players from junior, collegiate, or...
, the Lightning selected Victor Hedman
Victor Hedman
Victor Erik Olof Hedman is a Swedish professional ice hockey defenceman who plays for the Tampa Bay Lightning of the National Hockey League . He was drafted second overall by the Lightning in the 2009 NHL Entry Draft...
from Modo Hockey
MODO Hockey
Modo Hockey is a professional ice hockey club in Örnsköldsvik, Sweden. The club plays in Sweden's premier ice hockey league, the Elitserien. They were founded in 1921 and have won two Elitserien championships; in 1979 and 2007. The team's home arena is the Fjällräven Center since 2006...
of Elitserien
Elitserien
Elitserien, is a professional ice hockey league composed of twelve teams in Sweden...
, the Swedish Elite League. Hedman was considered the top European prospect available. Having acquired a second first-round pick from the Detroit Red Wings
Detroit Red Wings
The Detroit Red Wings are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit, Michigan. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League , and are one of the Original Six teams of the NHL, along with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, New York...
, the Lightning used the 29th overall selection on Carter Ashton
Carter Ashton
Carter Ashton is a Canadian ice hockey player who was drafted 29th overall by the Tampa Bay Lightning during the 2009 NHL Entry Draft. Ashton plays for the Norfolk Admirals of the American Hockey League .-Junior hockey:...
from the Lethbridge Hurricanes
Lethbridge Hurricanes
The Lethbridge Hurricanes are a junior ice hockey team in the Eastern Conference of the Western Hockey League in Lethbridge, Alberta. They play their home games at the ENMAX Centre.-History:...
of the Western Hockey League
Western Hockey League
The Western Hockey League is a major junior ice hockey league based in Western Canada and the Northwestern United States. The WHL is one of three leagues that constitute the Canadian Hockey League as the highest level of junior hockey in Canada...
.
Among several of the free agent signings the Lightning made included defenseman Mattias Öhlund
Mattias Öhlund
Mattias Öhlund is a Swedish professional ice hockey defenceman and an alternate captain of the Tampa Bay Lightning of the National Hockey League . Prior to joining the Lightning, he played eleven seasons with the Vancouver Canucks...
, goaltender Antero Niittymäki
Antero Niittymäki
Antero Pertti Elias Niittymäki is a Finnish professional ice hockey goaltender who is currently a member of the San Jose Sharks of the National Hockey League. He has previously played for the NHL's Philadelphia Flyers and Tampa Bay Lightning, as well as in the SM-liiga and the American Hockey League...
, and left winger Alex Tanguay
Alex Tanguay
Alexandre Tanguay is a Canadian professional ice hockey winger currently with the Calgary Flames of the National Hockey League . He has additionally played with the Colorado Avalanche, Montreal Canadiens and Tampa Bay Lightning in the NHL and briefly for HC Lugano in the Swiss National League A in...
.
Pre-season
| 2009 Pre-season Game Log: 3–1–3 (Home: 0–0–0 ; Road: 1–0–2; Neutral: 2–1–1) | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| # | Date | Visitor | Score | Home | OT | Attendance | Record | Recap | ||
| 1 | September 16 | Tampa Bay Lightning Tampa Bay Lightning The Tampa Bay Lightning are a professional ice hockey team based in Tampa, Florida. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . They have one Stanley Cup championship in their history, in 2003–04. They are often referred to as the... |
4 – 3 | Dallas Stars Dallas Stars The Dallas Stars are a professional ice hockey team based in Dallas, Texas. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The team was founded during the 1967 NHL expansion as the Minnesota North Stars, based in Bloomington, Minnesota. The... |
SO | 15,214 | 0–0–1 | |||
| 2 | September 18 | Atlanta Thrashers Atlanta Thrashers The Atlanta Thrashers were a professional ice hockey team based in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. Atlanta was granted a franchise in the National Hockey League on June 25, 1997, and became the league's 28th franchise when it began play in the 1999–2000 NHL season... |
2 – 1 | Tampa Bay Lightning | OT | 16,223 | 0–0–2 | |||
| 3 | September 21 (in Regina, SK Brandt Centre The Brandt Centre, formerly Regina Agridome, is an indoor arena in Regina, Saskatchewan. Built in 1977, it is the home arena for the WHL's Regina Pats and also hosts concerts, rodeos and the like. It replaced Regina Exhibition Stadium... ) |
Ottawa Senators Ottawa Senators The Ottawa Senators are a professional ice hockey team based in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... |
3 – 1 | Tampa Bay Lightning | 0–1–2 | |||||
| 4 | September 22 (in Everett, WA Comcast Arena at Everett Comcast Arena at Everett is a $83.3 million dollar muti-purpose complex, in Everett, Washington, designed and developed by the City of Everett Public Facilities District. The arena opened in September 2003.... ) |
Phoenix Coyotes Phoenix Coyotes The Phoenix Coyotes are a professional ice hockey team based in Glendale, Arizona. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They play their home games at Jobing.com Arena.... |
2 – 1 | Tampa Bay Lightning | 1–1–2 | |||||
| 5 | September 23 (in Loveland, CO Budweiser Events Center The Budweiser Events Center is a 7,200-seat multi-purpose arena in Loveland, Colorado .Construction was completed and doors opened for the first event on September 20, 2003 with a sold-out exhibition hockey game between the Colorado Avalanche and the Florida Panthers.The Arena is located on The... ) |
Tampa Bay Lightning | 4 – 3 | Phoenix Coyotes Phoenix Coyotes The Phoenix Coyotes are a professional ice hockey team based in Glendale, Arizona. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They play their home games at Jobing.com Arena.... |
SO | 1–1–3 | ||||
| 6 | September 24 (in Winnipeg, MB MTS Centre The MTS Centre is an indoor sports arena and entertainment venue in downtown Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada and home of the Winnipeg Jets of the National Hockey League. It is located on the former Eaton's site and is owned and operated by True North Sports & Entertainment. The 440,000 square feet ... ) |
Edmonton Oilers Edmonton Oilers The Edmonton Oilers are a professional ice hockey team based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division in the Western Conference of the National Hockey League .... |
4 – 3 | Tampa Bay Lightning | OT | 2–1–3 | ||||
| 7 | September 27 | Tampa Bay Lightning | 5 – 1 | Atlanta Thrashers | 7,179 | 3–1–3 | ||||
Regular season
After the regular season finished with Tampa Bay missing the playoffs, the Lightning fired both general manager Brian Lawton and head coach Rick Tocchet on April 12, 2010.Game log
| 2009–10 Game Log | |
|---|---|
| Schedule |
|
Skaters
Note: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/− = Plus/Minus; PIM = Penalty Minutes| Player | GP | G | A | Pts | +/− | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 82 | 51 | 44 | 95 | -2 | 38 | |
| 82 | 29 | 65 | 94 | -8 | 12 | |
| 82 | 24 | 46 | 70 | -16 | 63 | |
| 69 | 21 | 26 | 47 | -8 | 68 | |
| 79 | 22 | 24 | 46 | 14 | 208 | |
| 71 | 8 | 34 | 42 | -5 | 48 | |
| 80 | 10 | 27 | 37 | -2 | 32 | |
| 74 | 4 | 16 | 20 | -3 | 79 | |
| 81 | 6 | 11 | 17 | -14 | 50 | |
| ‡ | 55 | 9 | 8 | 17 | -13 | 27 |
| 67 | 0 | 13 | 13 | -8 | 59 | |
| 28 | 4 | 9 | 13 | -1 | 2 | |
| 49 | 3 | 10 | 13 | -4 | 18 | |
| 77 | 3 | 6 | 9 | -14 | 48 | |
| † | 19 | 3 | 6 | 9 | -8 | 6 |
| 52 | 5 | 2 | 7 | -15 | 18 | |
| 50 | 3 | 3 | 6 | -12 | 54 | |
| 48 | 2 | 3 | 5 | -9 | 18 | |
| 66 | 2 | 3 | 5 | -11 | 90 | |
| 74 | 2 | 3 | 5 | -11 | 265 | |
| 39 | 0 | 4 | 4 | -2 | 25 | |
| † | 32 | 1 | 3 | 4 | -3 | 17 |
| 16 | 0 | 2 | 2 | -5 | 4 | |
| 8 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -2 | 6 | |
| 33 | 0 | 2 | 2 | -4 | 27 | |
| ‡ | 23 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -4 | 21 |
| 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | |
| 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -4 | 2 | |
| 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -5 | 10 | |
| 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -2 | 21 | |
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| ‡ | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -3 | 2 |
Goaltenders
Note: GP = Games Played; TOI = Time On Ice (minutes); W = Wins; L = Losses; OT = Overtime Losses; GA = Goals Against; GAA= Goals Against Average; SA= Shots Against; SV= Saves; Sv% = Save Percentage; SO= Shutouts| Player | GP | Min | W | L | OT | GA | GAA | SA | Sv% | SO | G | A | PIM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49 | 2657 | 21 | 18 | 5 | 127 | 2.87 | 1388 | .909 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||
| 42 | 2273 | 13 | 18 | 7 | 117 | 3.09 | 1165 | .900 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 14 | ||
| 2 | 44 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4.09 | 16 | .813 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
†Denotes player spent time with another team before joining Lightning. Stats reflect time with Lightning only.
‡Traded mid-season
Bold/italics denotes franchise record
Awards
| Regular Season | |||||||||
| Player | Award | Awarded | |||||||
| Mike Smith | NHL Second Star of the Week | January 4, 2010 | |||||||
| Steven Stamkos Steven Stamkos Steven Stamkos is a Canadian professional ice hockey player, an alternate captain for the Tampa Bay Lightning of the National Hockey League . Stamkos was the first overall pick in the 2006 OHL Entry Draft, from the Markham Waxers of the OMHA. Playing with the Sarnia Sting of the Ontario Hockey... |
NHL First Star of the Week | February 15, 2010 | |||||||
| Steven Stamkos | NHL Second Star of the Week | March 8, 2010 | |||||||
| Steven Stamkos | Maurice Richard Trophy (Shared with Sidney Crosby Sidney Crosby Sidney Patrick Crosby ONS is a Canadian professional ice hockey player and captain of the Pittsburgh Penguins of the National Hockey League . Crosby was drafted first overall by the Penguins out of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League... ) |
April 11, 2010 | |||||||
| Martin St. Louis Martin St. Louis Martin St. Louis is a Canadian professional ice hockey right winger and alternate captain currently playing for the Tampa Bay Lightning of the National Hockey League .-Playing career:... |
Lady Byng Trophy winner | June 23, 2010 | |||||||
Milestones
| Regular Season | |||||||||
| Player | Milestone | Reached | |||||||
| Victor Hedman Victor Hedman Victor Erik Olof Hedman is a Swedish professional ice hockey defenceman who plays for the Tampa Bay Lightning of the National Hockey League . He was drafted second overall by the Lightning in the 2009 NHL Entry Draft... |
1st Career NHL Game 1st Career NHL Assist 1st Career NHL Point |
October 3, 2009 | |||||||
| James Wright James Wright (ice hockey) James Wright is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre with the Tampa Bay Lightning of the National Hockey League... |
1st Career NHL Game | October 3, 2009 | |||||||
| James Wright | 1st Career NHL Goal 1st Career NHL Point |
October 22, 2009 | |||||||
| James Wright | 1st Career NHL Assist | October 24, 2009 | |||||||
Transactions
The Lightning have been involved in the following transactions2009–10 NHL transactions
The following is a list of all team-to-team transactions that have occurred in the National Hockey League during the 2009–10 NHL season. It lists what team each player has been traded to, signed by, or claimed by, and for which player or draft pick, if applicable.-Retirement:-Free agency:Note: This...
during the 2009–10 season.
Trades
| Date | ||
| June 26, 2009 2009–10 NHL season The 2009–10 NHL season was the 93rd season of operation of the National Hockey League , and the 100th season since the founding of the predecessor National Hockey Association . It ran from October 1, 2009, including four games in Europe on October 2 and 3—until April 11, 2010, with the 2010... |
To Detroit Red Wings Detroit Red Wings The Detroit Red Wings are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit, Michigan. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League , and are one of the Original Six teams of the NHL, along with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, New York... 32nd and 75th pick in 2009 2009 NHL Entry Draft The 2009 NHL Entry Draft was the 47th Entry Draft. It was held on June 26–27, 2009 at the Bell Centre in Montreal, Quebec. The Draft was part of the Montreal Canadiens centennial celebrations. National Hockey League teams took turns selecting amateur ice hockey players from junior, collegiate, or... |
To Tampa Bay Lightning Tampa Bay Lightning The Tampa Bay Lightning are a professional ice hockey team based in Tampa, Florida. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . They have one Stanley Cup championship in their history, in 2003–04. They are often referred to as the... 29th pick in 2009 2009 NHL Entry Draft The 2009 NHL Entry Draft was the 47th Entry Draft. It was held on June 26–27, 2009 at the Bell Centre in Montreal, Quebec. The Draft was part of the Montreal Canadiens centennial celebrations. National Hockey League teams took turns selecting amateur ice hockey players from junior, collegiate, or... |
| July 21, 2009 2009–10 NHL season The 2009–10 NHL season was the 93rd season of operation of the National Hockey League , and the 100th season since the founding of the predecessor National Hockey Association . It ran from October 1, 2009, including four games in Europe on October 2 and 3—until April 11, 2010, with the 2010... |
To Phoenix Coyotes Phoenix Coyotes The Phoenix Coyotes are a professional ice hockey team based in Glendale, Arizona. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They play their home games at Jobing.com Arena.... Radim Vrbata Radim Vrbata Radim Vrbata is a Czech professional ice hockey player currently playing for the Phoenix Coyotes of the National Hockey League .-Playing career:... |
To Tampa Bay Lightning Tampa Bay Lightning The Tampa Bay Lightning are a professional ice hockey team based in Tampa, Florida. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . They have one Stanley Cup championship in their history, in 2003–04. They are often referred to as the... Todd Fedoruk Todd Fedoruk Todd Fedoruk is a Canadian former professional ice hockey left winger. He is currently an assistant coach with the Trenton Titans of the ECHL.-Playing career:... David Hale |
| August 13, 2009 2009–10 NHL season The 2009–10 NHL season was the 93rd season of operation of the National Hockey League , and the 100th season since the founding of the predecessor National Hockey Association . It ran from October 1, 2009, including four games in Europe on October 2 and 3—until April 11, 2010, with the 2010... |
To Anaheim Ducks Anaheim Ducks The Anaheim Ducks are a professional ice hockey team based in Anaheim, California, USA. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... Evgeny Artyukhin Evgeny Artyukhin Evgeny Evgenyevich Artyukhin is a Russian professional hockey player.-Playing career:After spending most of the 2005–06 season with the Lightning, Artyukin left for Russia after contract negotiations soured with Tampa Bay.... |
To Tampa Bay Lightning Tampa Bay Lightning The Tampa Bay Lightning are a professional ice hockey team based in Tampa, Florida. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . They have one Stanley Cup championship in their history, in 2003–04. They are often referred to as the... Drew Miller Drew Miller Andrew Miller is an American professional ice hockey winger currently playing for the Detroit Red Wings of the National Hockey League .... 3rd round pick in 2010 2010 NHL Entry Draft The 2010 NHL Entry Draft was the 48th NHL Entry Draft, held on June 25–26, 2010 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California, home arena of the Los Angeles Kings. This was the first time Los Angeles hosted the NHL Entry Draft. An unofficial record of 11 American-trained players were selected in... |
| March 3, 2010 2009–10 NHL season The 2009–10 NHL season was the 93rd season of operation of the National Hockey League , and the 100th season since the founding of the predecessor National Hockey Association . It ran from October 1, 2009, including four games in Europe on October 2 and 3—until April 11, 2010, with the 2010... |
To Los Angeles Kings Los Angeles Kings The Los Angeles Kings are a professional ice hockey team based in Los Angeles, California. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... Jeff Halpern Jeff Halpern Jeffrey C. Halpern is an American professional ice hockey player who is currently playing for the Washington Capitals.-Playing career:... |
To Tampa Bay Lightning Tampa Bay Lightning The Tampa Bay Lightning are a professional ice hockey team based in Tampa, Florida. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . They have one Stanley Cup championship in their history, in 2003–04. They are often referred to as the... Teddy Purcell Teddy Purcell Edward "Teddy" Purcell is a Canadian professional ice hockey right winger for the Tampa Bay Lightning of the National Hockey League .-Playing career:... 3rd round pick in 2010 2010 NHL Entry Draft The 2010 NHL Entry Draft was the 48th NHL Entry Draft, held on June 25–26, 2010 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California, home arena of the Los Angeles Kings. This was the first time Los Angeles hosted the NHL Entry Draft. An unofficial record of 11 American-trained players were selected in... |
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Free agents acquired
| Player | Former team | Contract terms |
| Mattias Ohlund Mattias Öhlund Mattias Öhlund is a Swedish professional ice hockey defenceman and an alternate captain of the Tampa Bay Lightning of the National Hockey League . Prior to joining the Lightning, he played eleven seasons with the Vancouver Canucks... |
Vancouver Canucks Vancouver Canucks The Vancouver Canucks are a professional ice hockey team based in Vancouver, :British Columbia, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Canucks play their home games at Rogers Arena, formerly known as General Motors Place,... |
7 years, $26.25 million |
| Matt Walker | Chicago Blackhawks Chicago Blackhawks The Chicago Blackhawks are a professional ice hockey team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They have won four Stanley Cup championships since their founding in 1926, most recently coming in 2009-10... |
4 years, $6.8 million |
| Stephane Veilleux | Minnesota Wild Minnesota Wild The Minnesota Wild are a professional ice hockey team based in St. Paul, Minnesota, United States. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League .... |
1 year, $750,000 |
| Kurtis Foster Kurtis Foster Kurtis Foster is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman currently playing for the Anaheim Ducks of the National Hockey League.-Playing career:... |
Minnesota Wild Minnesota Wild The Minnesota Wild are a professional ice hockey team based in St. Paul, Minnesota, United States. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League .... |
1 year, $600,000 |
| Antero Niittymaki Antero Niittymäki Antero Pertti Elias Niittymäki is a Finnish professional ice hockey goaltender who is currently a member of the San Jose Sharks of the National Hockey League. He has previously played for the NHL's Philadelphia Flyers and Tampa Bay Lightning, as well as in the SM-liiga and the American Hockey League... |
Philadelphia Flyers Philadelphia Flyers The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... |
1 year, $600,000 |
| Alex Tanguay Alex Tanguay Alexandre Tanguay is a Canadian professional ice hockey winger currently with the Calgary Flames of the National Hockey League . He has additionally played with the Colorado Avalanche, Montreal Canadiens and Tampa Bay Lightning in the NHL and briefly for HC Lugano in the Swiss National League A in... |
Montreal Canadiens Montreal Canadiens The Montreal Canadiens are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is officially known as ... |
1 year, $2.5 million |
| Mitch Fritz Mitch Fritz Mitch Fritz is a retired Canadian ice hockey forward who last played for the Norfolk Admirals under the Tampa Bay Lightning organization of the National Hockey League.-Playing career:... |
New York Islanders New York Islanders The New York Islanders are a professional ice hockey team based in Uniondale, New York. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... |
1 year |
| Mark Parrish Mark Parrish Mark Daniel Parrish is an American professional ice hockey right winger in the Ottawa Senators organization. He has played 10 seasons in the NHL for the Florida Panthers, New York Islanders, Los Angeles Kings, Minnesota Wild, Dallas Stars, Tampa Bay Lightning and Buffalo Sabres-Playing... |
Dallas Stars Dallas Stars The Dallas Stars are a professional ice hockey team based in Dallas, Texas. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The team was founded during the 1967 NHL expansion as the Minnesota North Stars, based in Bloomington, Minnesota. The... |
1 year, 2-way contract |
Free agents lost
| Player | New team | Contract terms |
| David Koci David Kocí David Kočí is a Czech professional ice hockey player who is currently an Unrestricted Free Agent. He last played for the Colorado Avalanche of the National Hockey League.-Playing career:... |
Colorado Avalanche Colorado Avalanche The Colorado Avalanche are a professional ice hockey team based in Denver, Colorado, United States. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Avalanche have won the Stanley Cup twice, in 1995–96 and 2000–01. The franchise... |
1 year, $575,000 |
| Cory Murphy Cory Murphy (ice hockey) Cory Murphy is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman currently playing for the ZSC Lions of the Swiss National League A .-Playing career:... |
New Jersey Devils New Jersey Devils The New Jersey Devils are a professional ice hockey team based in Newark, New Jersey, United States. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... |
undisclosed |
| Richard Petiot Richard Petiot Richard Allan Petiot is a professional ice hockey defenceman currently playing for the Norfolk Admirals of the American Hockey League... |
Chicago Blackhawks Chicago Blackhawks The Chicago Blackhawks are a professional ice hockey team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They have won four Stanley Cup championships since their founding in 1926, most recently coming in 2009-10... |
1 year |
| Geoff Kinrade Geoff Kinrade Geoffrey "Geoff" Kenneth Kinrade is a Canadian professional ice hockey player. He is a member of the HC Plzen 1929 team. He previously played in the organizations of the Ottawa Senators and Tampa Bay Lightning of the National Hockey League . Kinrade has played one game in the NHL... |
Ottawa Senators Ottawa Senators The Ottawa Senators are a professional ice hockey team based in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... |
1 year, 2-way contract |
| Noah Welch Noah Welch Noah Paul Welch is an American professional ice hockey defenseman who currently plays for HV71 in the Swedish elite league Elitserien while under contract to the Winnipeg Jets of the National Hockey League .-Playing career:... |
Atlanta Thrashers Atlanta Thrashers The Atlanta Thrashers were a professional ice hockey team based in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. Atlanta was granted a franchise in the National Hockey League on June 25, 1997, and became the league's 28th franchise when it began play in the 1999–2000 NHL season... |
undisclosed |
| Jason Ward Jason Ward Jason Robert Ward is a Canadian professional ice hockey right winger who currently plays with EHC Black Wings Linz in the Austrian Hockey League. He has formerly played 336 games in the National Hockey League with the Montreal Canadiens, New York Rangers, Los Angeles Kings, and Tampa Bay Lightning... |
Philadelphia Flyers Philadelphia Flyers The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... |
1 year |
| Brandon Segal Brandon Segal Brandon Segal is a Canadian professional ice hockey player who currently plays for the Rockford IceHogs of the American Hockey League.-Playing career:... |
Los Angeles Kings Los Angeles Kings The Los Angeles Kings are a professional ice hockey team based in Los Angeles, California. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... |
2 years |
| Vaclav Prospal Vaclav Prospal Václav "Vinny" Prospal is a Czech professional ice hockey left winger who is currently a member of the Columbus Blue Jackets in the National Hockey League.-Playing career:... |
New York Rangers New York Rangers The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in the borough of Manhattan in New York, New York, USA. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Playing their home games at Madison Square Garden, the Rangers are one of the... |
1 year, $1.1 million |
| Matt Pettinger Matt Pettinger Matthew Pettinger is a Canadian professional ice hockey left winger who is currently playing for Kölner Haie of the German Deutsche Eishockey Liga . He has previously played in the National Hockey League with the Tampa Bay Lightning, Vancouver Canucks and the Washington Capitals... |
Vancouver Canucks Vancouver Canucks The Vancouver Canucks are a professional ice hockey team based in Vancouver, :British Columbia, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Canucks play their home games at Rogers Arena, formerly known as General Motors Place,... |
undisclosed |
| Lukas Krajicek Lukáš Krajícek Lukáš Krajíček is a Czech professional ice hockey defenceman who plays for HC Dinamo Minsk of the KHL. He previously played in the National Hockey League for the Florida Panthers, Vancouver Canucks, Tampa Bay Lightning and Philadelphia Flyers and in the Czech Extraliga for the HC Oceláři... |
Philadelphia Flyers Philadelphia Flyers The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... |
undisclosed |
Claimed via waiversWaivers (NHL)Waivers is a National Hockey League labor management procedure by which an NHL team makes a professional ice hockey player’s contract and rights available to all other NHL teams. The term refers to the term that other NHL teams 'waive' any claim to a player designated for assignment, re-entry from...
| Player | Former team | Date claimed off waivers Waivers (NHL) Waivers is a National Hockey League labor management procedure by which an NHL team makes a professional ice hockey player’s contract and rights available to all other NHL teams. The term refers to the term that other NHL teams 'waive' any claim to a player designated for assignment, re-entry from... |
| Radek Smolenak Radek Smolenák Radek Smoleňák is a Czech professional ice hockey winger currently playing with HC Sparta Praha of the Czech Extraliga-Playing career:... |
Chicago Blackhawks Chicago Blackhawks The Chicago Blackhawks are a professional ice hockey team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They have won four Stanley Cup championships since their founding in 1926, most recently coming in 2009-10... |
October 10, 2009 |
| Nate Thompson Nate Thompson Nate Scott Thompson is an American ice hockey player, currently playing for the Tampa Bay Lightning of the National Hockey League.-Playing career:... |
New York Islanders New York Islanders The New York Islanders are a professional ice hockey team based in Uniondale, New York. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... |
January 21, 2010 |
Lost via waivers
| Player | New team | Date claimed off waivers |
| Radek Smolenak Radek Smolenák Radek Smoleňák is a Czech professional ice hockey winger currently playing with HC Sparta Praha of the Czech Extraliga-Playing career:... |
Chicago Blackhawks Chicago Blackhawks The Chicago Blackhawks are a professional ice hockey team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They have won four Stanley Cup championships since their founding in 1926, most recently coming in 2009-10... |
September 25, 2009 |
| Drew Miller Drew Miller Andrew Miller is an American professional ice hockey winger currently playing for the Detroit Red Wings of the National Hockey League .... |
Detroit Red Wings Detroit Red Wings The Detroit Red Wings are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit, Michigan. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League , and are one of the Original Six teams of the NHL, along with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, New York... |
November 11, 2009 |
Player Signings
| Player | Contract terms |
| Mitch Fadden Mitch Fadden Mitch Fadden is a Canadian professional ice hockey player, currently playing for the Florida Everblades of the ECHL... |
3 years |
| Lukas Krajicek Lukáš Krajícek Lukáš Krajíček is a Czech professional ice hockey defenceman who plays for HC Dinamo Minsk of the KHL. He previously played in the National Hockey League for the Florida Panthers, Vancouver Canucks, Tampa Bay Lightning and Philadelphia Flyers and in the Czech Extraliga for the HC Oceláři... |
1 year, $1.475 million |
| Victor Hedman Victor Hedman Victor Erik Olof Hedman is a Swedish professional ice hockey defenceman who plays for the Tampa Bay Lightning of the National Hockey League . He was drafted second overall by the Lightning in the 2009 NHL Entry Draft... |
3 years |
| Blair Jones Blair Jones Blair Jones is a Canadian ice hockey player who currently plays for the Tampa Bay Lightning of the National Hockey League.Blair Jones scored his first NHL goal on January 30, 2007 against the Los Angeles Kings on goalie Sean Burke.... |
undisclosed |
| Lauri Tukonen Lauri Tukonen Lauri Tukonen is a Finnish professional ice hockey player. Tukonen plays for the Lukko Rauma of the Finnish SM-liiga. Tukonen has played in North America for the Los Angeles Kings organization... |
undisclosed |
| Matt Smaby Matt Smaby Matt Smaby is a defenseman for the Anaheim Ducks of the NHL.-Playing career:Smaby was drafted 41st overall in the 2003 NHL Entry Draft by the Tampa Bay Lightning. Smaby had a 3-year collegiate career with the University of North Dakota. He made his pro debut during the 2006–07 season he played for... |
2 years, $1.05 million |
| Martins Karsums Martins Karsums Mārtiņš Karsums is a Latvian professional ice hockey player currently playing as a right winger for Dinamo Riga of the Kontinental Hockey League . Karsums was selected in the second round, 64th overall, in the 2004 NHL Entry Draft by the Boston Bruins... |
1 year |
| Matt Lashoff Matt Lashoff Matt Robert Lashoff is an American professional ice hockey defenseman and professional musician currently playing for the Toronto Maple Leafs of the NHL. Matt's younger brother, Brian Lashoff, is a prospect for the Detroit Red Wings.... |
2 years |
| Mike Lundin Mike Lundin Mike Lundin is an American professional ice hockey player, who plays for the Minnesota Wild of the National Hockey League . He attended college at the University of Maine.-Minnesota Wild:... |
1 year |
| Radek Smolenak Radek Smolenák Radek Smoleňák is a Czech professional ice hockey winger currently playing with HC Sparta Praha of the Czech Extraliga-Playing career:... |
1 year |
| James Wright James Wright (ice hockey) James Wright is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre with the Tampa Bay Lightning of the National Hockey League... |
3 year entry level contract |
| Carter Ashton Carter Ashton Carter Ashton is a Canadian ice hockey player who was drafted 29th overall by the Tampa Bay Lightning during the 2009 NHL Entry Draft. Ashton plays for the Norfolk Admirals of the American Hockey League .-Junior hockey:... |
3 year entry level contract |
| Jaroslav Janus | 3 year entry level contract |
| Johan Harju Johan Harju Johan Harju is a professional Swedish ice hockey player who is currently playing for the Luleå HF of Elitserien... |
1 year |
Draft picks
Tampa Bay's picks at the 2009 NHL Entry Draft2009 NHL Entry Draft
The 2009 NHL Entry Draft was the 47th Entry Draft. It was held on June 26–27, 2009 at the Bell Centre in Montreal, Quebec. The Draft was part of the Montreal Canadiens centennial celebrations. National Hockey League teams took turns selecting amateur ice hockey players from junior, collegiate, or...
in Montreal, Quebec
Quebec
Quebec or is a province in east-central Canada. It is the only Canadian province with a predominantly French-speaking population and the only one whose sole official language is French at the provincial level....
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| Round | Pick | Player | Position | Nationality | Club Team |
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| 1 | 2 | Victor Hedman Victor Hedman Victor Erik Olof Hedman is a Swedish professional ice hockey defenceman who plays for the Tampa Bay Lightning of the National Hockey League . He was drafted second overall by the Lightning in the 2009 NHL Entry Draft... |
(D) | Modo Hockey MODO Hockey Modo Hockey is a professional ice hockey club in Örnsköldsvik, Sweden. The club plays in Sweden's premier ice hockey league, the Elitserien. They were founded in 1921 and have won two Elitserien championships; in 1979 and 2007. The team's home arena is the Fjällräven Center since 2006... (Elitserien Elitserien Elitserien, is a professional ice hockey league composed of twelve teams in Sweden... ) |
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| 1 | 29 (from Detroit) | Carter Ashton Carter Ashton Carter Ashton is a Canadian ice hockey player who was drafted 29th overall by the Tampa Bay Lightning during the 2009 NHL Entry Draft. Ashton plays for the Norfolk Admirals of the American Hockey League .-Junior hockey:... |
(RW) | Lethbridge Hurricanes Lethbridge Hurricanes The Lethbridge Hurricanes are a junior ice hockey team in the Eastern Conference of the Western Hockey League in Lethbridge, Alberta. They play their home games at the ENMAX Centre.-History:... (WHL Western Hockey League The Western Hockey League is a major junior ice hockey league based in Western Canada and the Northwestern United States. The WHL is one of three leagues that constitute the Canadian Hockey League as the highest level of junior hockey in Canada... ) |
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| 2 | 52 (from Philadelphia) | Richard Panik Richard Pánik Richard Pánik is a Slovak ice hockey player. Pánik was drafted in the second round, 52nd overall in the 2009 NHL Entry Draft by the Tampa Bay Lightning. He played two years professionally for HC Oceláři Třinec of the Czech Extraliga before being drafted. After being drafted in 2009, Pánik attended... |
(RW) | HC Oceláři Třinec HC Ocelári Trinec HC Oceláři Třinec is an ice hockey team who play in the Czech Extraliga, the top tier of Czech ice hockey. Their home arena is Werk Arena in Třinec... (Czech Extraliga Czech Extraliga The Czech Extraliga is the highest-level ice hockey league in the Czech Republic. As of 2009, it is ranked by the IIHF as the third strongest league in Europe.... ) |
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| 4 | 93 | Alex Hutchings Alex Hutchings Alex Hutchings is a Canadian professional ice hockey player who is currently playing for the Florida Everblades in the ECHL. He was selected by the Tampa Bay Lightning in the 4th round of the 2009 NHL Entry Draft.... |
(LW) | Barrie Colts Barrie Colts The Barrie Colts are a junior ice hockey team in Ontario Hockey League, based in Barrie, Ontario, Canada. There were two previous Barrie Colts team which played Junior A & B hockey in the Ontario Hockey Association, one from 1907 until 1910 and another from the 1920s to 1940s.-Original Colts:The... (OHL Ontario Hockey League The Ontario Hockey League is one of the three Major Junior ice hockey leagues which constitute the Canadian Hockey League. The league is for players aged 15-20.The OHL also operates under the Ontario Hockey Federation of Hockey Canada.... ) |
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| 5 | 148 (from Carolina via Nashville) | Michael Zador | (G) | Oshawa Generals Oshawa Generals The Oshawa Generals are a junior ice hockey team in the Ontario Hockey League. They are based in Oshawa, Ontario. The team is named for General Motors, an early sponsor which has its Canadian headquarters in Oshawa. The Generals are one of the most successful franchises in Canadian Hockey League... (OHL Ontario Hockey League The Ontario Hockey League is one of the three Major Junior ice hockey leagues which constitute the Canadian Hockey League. The league is for players aged 15-20.The OHL also operates under the Ontario Hockey Federation of Hockey Canada.... ) |
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| 6 | 162 (from Nashville) | Jaroslav Janus | (G) | Erie Otters Erie Otters The Erie Otters are a major junior ice hockey team in the Ontario Hockey League . Based in Erie, Pennsylvania, USA, they have played their home games at the Louis J. Tullio Arena since 1996... (OHL Ontario Hockey League The Ontario Hockey League is one of the three Major Junior ice hockey leagues which constitute the Canadian Hockey League. The league is for players aged 15-20.The OHL also operates under the Ontario Hockey Federation of Hockey Canada.... ) |
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| 7 | 183 | Kirill Gotovets Kirill Gotovets Kirill Gotovets is a Belarussian professional ice hockey player who participated at the 2010 IIHF World Championship as a member of the Belarus National men's ice hockey team. He is currently playing for Cornell University and was selected by the Tampa Bay Lightning as number 183 overall, in the... |
(D) | Shattuck-St. Mary's School (MN) (United States High School) |
Final roster
Updated April 11, 2010.|}