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Sunday Night Stats: Checking in on some ex-Bolts

Ahh. The ones that got away. Be it an ex-girlfriend or ex-boyfriend or former member of your favorite team, there is something about checking in on how they’re doing once they’ve left you. Whether it’s stalking their social media or…

Published: Sunday, 18 October 2026 at 11:41 PM
Sunday Night Stats: Checking in on some ex-Bolts
Key Things to Know
  • The article reviews the early-season performances of former Tampa Bay Lightning players across the league.
  • Traded skaters Nick Paul and Darren Raddysh are playing significant roles with the Toronto Maple Leafs.
  • Declan Carlile has earned top-pairing minutes alongside Erik Karlsson for the Pittsburgh Penguins.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Raw Charge reviewed the early-season performances of several former Tampa Bay Lightning players across the NHL and AHL. Traded skaters Nick Paul and Darren Raddysh are now with the Toronto Maple Leafs, where Paul is serving as second-line center amid injuries and Raddysh leads the team in average ice time at nearly 24 minutes per game.

Among former Lightning free agents, Declan Carlile has logged top-pair minutes with the Pittsburgh Penguins alongside Erik Karlsson, while Oliver Bjorkstrand has moved down to the New York Rangers' fourth line. Meanwhile, 41-year-old Corey Perry remains scoreless in five games with the Los Angeles Kings, and Mitchell Chaffee has produced six points in six games in the AHL.

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