Goalie Peter Budaj is a free agent this summer, but he could be staying with the Tampa Bay Lightning next season. "Budaj said he has made expected on-ice and life adjustments since the trade. But he has been impressed with the Lightning organization, from top to bottom. 'I like it here,' he said." [Tampa Bay Times]
People outside of Tampa are finally taking note of Nikita Kucherov's impressive season. "He has been one of the most dominant players in the league this season, and has taken his game to an entirely new level in the past month just when the Lightning have needed it most.