Shortly after the news that they were placing Josh Archibald on unconditional waivers for the purpose of terminating his contract, the Tampa Bay Lightning announced that they had signed Tyler Motte to a one-year deal worth $800,000.
Welcome to Tampa, Tyler
We have signed forward Tyler Motte to a one-year contract worth $800,000 https://t.co/ZPJJ40mteD pic.twitter.com/RlETHLDTEoMotte, who has been acquired by the New York Rangers during the last two trade deadline months, will likely slot onto the fourth line and kill some penalties. In short, he will fill the same role that was planned for Archibald, but will likely go about it in a more physical manner.