With the Tampa Bay Lightning’s season over, general manager Julien Brisebois is focusing on re-signing as many free agents as he can before the start of free agency.
It was announced on May 16 that the Lightning have re-signed forward Mitchell Chaffee to a two-year contract worth $800,000 AAV.
The deal is one-way, meaning that he’ll likely need waivers to be sent down to the American Hockey League (AHL).
A former Minnesota Wild prospect, Brisebois signed Chaffee to a one-year contract on July 1, 2023. Coming off of a major injury, the thought was that he could get back in shape and hone his skills with the AHL’s Syracuse Crunch.
He did so well there, earning himself a call-up to the Lightning.
Tampa Bay Lightning Re-Sign Mitchell Chaffee
Originally posted on Inside The Rink | By Lauren Burg | Last updated 5/16/24
With the Tampa Bay Lightning’s season over, general manager Julien Brisebois is focusing on re-signing as many free agents as he can before the start of free agency.
It was announced on May 16 that the Lightning have re-signed forward Mitchell Chaffee to a two-year contract worth $800,000 AAV.
The deal is one-way, meaning that he’ll likely need waivers to be sent down to the American Hockey League (AHL).
A former Minnesota Wild prospect, Brisebois signed Chaffee to a one-year contract on July 1, 2023. After a serious injury, the idea was that he could get back in shape and hone his skills with the AHL’s Syracuse Crunch.
He did well there, earning a call-up to the Lightening
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While there, Chaffee proved himself is a valuable addition to the final six spots. In 30 games, he scored 4 goals and added 3 assists for 7 points.
More than that, he was responsible for his own results, with a plus-2 rating placing him fourth on the team.
Played in all five of the Lightning’s playoff games against the Florida Panthers , Chaffee showed good physical strength.
His 23 strikeouts are on par with all the major players, a sign that he is improving as a player.
Looking ahead, Chaffee has the Take comfort in knowing that he will remain in the Lightning organization for a while longer. many more years.
Meanwhile, he can continue to take steps to establish himself as an elite NHL player.
