Lightning sign Ilya Mikheyev to four-year contract from Blackhawks
ESPN NHL • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 1, 2026, 5:41 PM
Last updated Jul 1, 2026
The Tampa Bay Lightning have signed forward Ilya Mikheyev to a four-year contract. The 31-year-old joins from the Chicago Blackhawks, enhancing the Lightning's forward depth. The deal has an average annual value of $3.85 million against the salary cap. Mikheyev, known for his tenacious playing style, adds experience to the Lightning's roster as they prepare for the upcoming season.
- •Ilya Mikheyev is 31 years old.
- •Mikheyev leaves the Chicago Blackhawks for Tampa Bay.
- •The contract averages $3.85 million per year.
- •Mikheyev is recognized for his tenacity on the ice.
- 6:35 PMESPN NHL — Lightning, Mikheyev, 31, agree on four-year deal
"The Tampa Bay Lightning have signed veteran Ilya Mikheyev, 31, away from the Chicago Blackhawks, adding a tenacious player to their forward depth with a four-year deal that carries an average annual value of $3.85 million against the salary cap.
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