The Tampa Bay Lightning continue to adjust their roster as the calendar moves closer to October 1st. On Wednesday they placed goaltender Jonas Johansson on waivers, indicating that the newly acquired Dennis Hildeby, who had 23 saves in his preseason…
The Tampa Bay Lightning placed goaltender Jonas Johansson on waivers on Wednesday, September 23, 2026. The move signals that Dennis Hildeby, who was recently acquired in a trade that sent Nick Paul to Toronto, is set to serve as the primary backup to starting goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy for the upcoming NHL season.
Johansson appeared in 70 games during his tenure with Tampa Bay, compiling a 32-23-10 record. General manager Julien BriseBois indicated he would work with Johansson's agent to find a new team. If Johansson clears waivers, the Lightning can assign him to the AHL's Syracuse Crunch.
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