A long-sought resolution has been reached as the Tampa Bay Lightning finalize a trade sending goaltender Jonas Johansson to the Ottawa Senators in exchange for unspecified future assets. The deal concludes months of negotiations aimed at relocating Johansson after the team’s front office confirmed in early July it would pursue a new NHL home for him. The move marks the end of an extended period of uncertainty for the veteran netminder, who had been seeking a fresh start following his tenure with the Lightning. Fans and analysts will now watch closely to see how the trade impacts both teams’ playoff ambitions.

The Lightning have traded goaltender Jonas Johansson to the Senators in exchange for future considerations. The move ends a months-long effort by Tampa Bay to find Johansson a new home. General manager Julien BriseBois said on July 1 that the team would work to find Johansson a new NHL organization. That came after the Lightning […]