There are a number of questions facing the Tampa Bay Lightning this offseason, primarily regarding the impending free agents they have on hand. The most notable question marks revolve around Alex Killorn and Ross Colton. Once the Lightning have a sense of where things sit for next season, the focus will likely shift quickly to the contracts of Captain Steven Stamkos and Brandon Hagel.
In past summers, the Lightning have made it a priority to take care of core players a full year before they reach free agency. Last summer, the Lightning re-signed Anthony Cirelli, Mikhail Sergachev and Erik Cernak.