League: NHL Sport: Hockey Country: United States Category: Scores & Results

Montreal Canadiens set to lose Patrik Laine to Tampa Bay Lightning

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 29, 2026, 1:37 AM

Last updated Jun 29, 2026

Montreal Canadiens set to lose Patrik Laine to Tampa Bay Lightning

Summary

Patrik Laine, the Montreal Canadiens' notable unrestricted free agent, is expected to sign with the Tampa Bay Lightning. Laine, limited to five games this season due to injury, is no longer considered a fit in the Canadiens' top six. Analysts suggest that Laine could thrive on a one-year deal with the Lightning, meeting a specific need for right-handed shooting on their power play. Additionally, the Lightning are looking to fill potential gaps left by departing wingers Oliver Bjorkstrand and Corey Perry in free agency this summer.

Source Links

Yahoo Sports

Status Watch

•Laine missed most of the season due to injury.
•He is expected to sign a one-year deal with performance bonuses.
•Tampa Bay aims to fill a void in their roster's right wing.
•Laine previously excelled on the power play with 15 of 20 goals in 2024-25.
•Free agency opens on July 1.

Latest Updates

1:37 AMYahoo Sports — Canadiens Predicted to Lose Patrik Laine to Division Rival

What they're saying

"
The Montreal Canadiens’ most notable pending unrestricted free agent (UFA) as we charge toward July 1 is forward Patrik Laine. When noting that he missed the majority of this season due to injury and is not a fit in their top six anymore, the expectation is that the Canadiens will be moving on from the […] The post Canadiens Predicted to Lose Patrik Laine to Division Rival appeared first on HEAVY.
— Yahoo Sports

Related Teams & Leagues

Montreal Canadiens Seattle Kraken Tampa Bay Lightning NHL Hockey