Ilya Mikheyev Joins Lightning on Four-Year, $15.4 Million Contract

The Tampa Bay Lightning have signed 31-year-old forward Ilya Mikheyev to a four-year, $15.4 million contract, carrying an AAV of $3.85 million. Mikheyev, who previously played for the Chicago Blackhawks, brings tenacious forward depth to the Lightning's lineup. The signing was confirmed following rumors that the Oilers were also interested in his services as they looked to bolster their depth scoring.