The Tampa Bay Lightning traded for Ryan McDonagh on Wednesday, May 22 in a move that could put the future of franchise icon Steven Stamkos within the organization in peril, although he might find a way to stay in Florida with the Panthers.
Although the NHL announced an increase of the salary cap up to $88 million, the Lightning will still face a significant challenge in re-signing their captain Steven Stamkos, and other pending free agents.
