Lightning sign Tomas Kralovic to entry-level contract
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 4, 2026, 3:56 AM
Last updated Jul 4, 2026
The Tampa Bay Lightning concluded their development camp by signing Tomas Kralovic, the team's third-round pick from the 2026 NHL Draft, to an entry-level contract. General Manager Julien BriseBois presented Kralovic with the contract on the ice, marking a significant milestone in the young defenseman's career. Kralovic is expected to begin his professional journey with the Syracuse Crunch but specific details are yet to be finalized. Last season, he had a strong performance in the Slovakian league, accruing 31 points in 52 games, which included six goals and 25 assists. His performance further progressed in the playoffs.
- •Tomas Kralovic signed an entry-level contract with the Lightning.
- •The signing occurred at the end of the Lightning's development camp.
- •Kralovic scored 31 points in 52 games last season in Slovakia.
- •His contract has an average annual value of $1,007,500.
- •Kralovic is expected to join the Syracuse Crunch for his professional debut.
- 3:56 AMYahoo Sports — Lightning Sign Tomas Kralovic to Entry-Level Contract
"As the Tampa Bay Lightning's development camp came to an end, General Manager Julien BriseBois gave one of his prospects a memory that he'll never forget.
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