NHL news: Tampa Bay Lightning, Colin White, Pittsburgh Penguins, and Nashville Predators

The Tampa Bay Lightning are looking to expand their ownership group

Joe Smith of the Athletic: Elliotte Friedman reported that the Tampa Bay Lightning are looking to expand their ownership group. They value the group at around $2 billion.

“I can confirm that we are in discussions to further expand our Tampa Bay Lightning ownership group,” Vinik said in a statement. “There will be no change in the day-to-day operations of Lightning and Vinik Sports Group. I am very excited about what will happen to the organization and we look forward to sharing more when the time is right.”

Jeffrey Vinik bought the team in 2010 for about $170 million. A small stake was sold in 2022 to Arctos Sports Partners.

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Colin White signs AHL contract

SJ Barracuda: The San Jose Barracuda (AHL) signed forward Colin White to an AHL contract. He had no points in 28 games last season with the Pittsburgh Penguins and Montreal Canadiens. He has 10 points in 21 games with the Penguins AHL team.

“Colin brings a wealth of NHL and AHL experience to the Barracuda,” said GM Joe Will. “He will provide depth at center and we are excited to have him join our team.”

Shawn Simpson: “Colin White is now under an AHL contract. I have to say I liked him before he turned pro. But when he did it, you could see his lack of hockey ability and ability to learn the game.”

The Penguins acquired Cody Glass from the Predators

The Pittsburgh Penguins: The Pittsburgh Penguins acquired forward Cody Glass, a 2025 third-round pick (MIN) and a 2026 sixth-round pick from the Nashville Predators for forward Jordan Frasca.

The 25-year-old Glass has one year left on his $2.5 million contract. He was originally drafted sixth overall in the first round of the 2017 NHL Draft by the Vegas Golden Knights.

Puck Pedia: The Predators now have $3.1 million in projected salary cap space with 19 players under contract – 11 forwards, six defensemen and two goaltenders.

Forwards Philip Tomasino and Juuso Parissinen are their remaining RFAs.

Puck Pedia: The Penguins now have $1.05 million in projected salary cap space with 23 players under contract – 14 forwards, seven guards and two goaltenders and Matt Nieto on IR for $900,000.

Michael Gallagher: “He’s not Connor McDavid, but he has more than enough speed and can still be a solid NHLer. He also needs to move to the wing permanently. He worked harder last year than at the institute”

Michael Gallagher: Dobber Prospects on Frasca last season: “Frasca is a natural center and projects to play there in the AHL next season. He has produced 1.5 points per game as he has excelled this year on a very strong Kingston Frontenacs team. It is important to note that 13 of his 27 goals have come from the power play of Shane Wright and his out-and-out partner, Lucas Edmonds”

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How does that compare to the 3rd and 6th they get?

The expected 2nd Round Pick is worth 3.38 more picks than the 3rd + 6th. That equates to a 2nd round pick.

Therefore, either:
-NSH paid less money than expected, either
-PIT sees Glass as the 2nd… pic.twitter.com/TCZyGsjt0A

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