Chicago Blackhawks lose forward Ilya Mikheyev to Tampa Bay Lightning in NHL free agency
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Kalen Lumpkins
5d ago· 4 min readenNews
Summary
NHL free agency has begun, and the Chicago Blackhawks are working to reshape their roster under pressure to win in 2026-27. Veteran right wing Ilya Mikheyev has signed with the Tampa Bay Lightning, ending his two-season tenure with the Blackhawks. The article covers this departure and the team's broader free agency moves, signings, trades, and rumors.
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bskyChicago Blackhawks lose forward Ilya Mikheyev to Tampa Bay Lightning in NHL free agencychicagotribune.comKey quotes
· 2 pulledVeteran right wing Ilya Mikheyev signed with the Tampa Bay Lightning on Wednesday, per agent Dan Milstein, ending his two-season run with the Hawks.
The Chicago Blackhawks are looking to add players and reshape their roster amid heightened pressure to win in 2026-27.
NHL free agency has begun. The Chicago Blackhawks are looking to add players and reshape their roster amid heightened pressure to win in 2026-27.
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