Groshev remains with “Tampa”! He has signed a two-year contract with “Lightning”.
Groshchev remains with Tampa Bay Lightning! He has signed a two-year contract with the team. Defender Maxim Groshchev has signed a new two-year bilateral contract with Tampa Bay Lightning. His annual salary will be at the NHL level, which is $875,000 per year on average. The Florida club continues to implement a flexible management system for its roster, even in the face of high salary levels. The bilateral contract gives the coaching staff full tactical flexibility: players can be called up to the main team in case of injuries or for tactical reasons. Alternatively, they can be sent to the AHL farm team to gain consistent playing experience. This amount of compensation fully reflects the market value of young hockey players who are transitioning into the NHL. For Groshchev, this is a great opportunity to showcase his skills during the preseason and to establish himself within the team’s system. In the long term, such contracts serve as a foundation for maintaining the franchise’s competitiveness, without risking overburdening the financial department.