Lightning Sign Forward Veilleux to One-Year Contract

The Tampa Bay Lightning announced on Tuesday that they have signed left wing Stephane Veilleux to a one-year contract worth $750,000. In 81 games last season with the Minnesota Wild, Veilleux scored 13 goals and 10 assists for 23 points. In 361 career games, all with the Wild, he has 43 goals and 47 assists for 90 points. Not a bad depth signing for the Lightning, as Veilleux gives the team plenty of offensive depth, decent two-way skills, and some grit. Look for him to be a fixture on their checking line and penalty kill throughout all of next season, just don't expect him to do a lot of scoring.