Lightning Re-Sign Downie, Simek; Add Randy Jones

The Tampa Bay Lightning have announced that they have re-signed right wing Steve Downie to a two-year contract worth $3.7 million and left wing Juraj Simek to a one-year, two-way contract. Downie's contract averages out to $1.85 million per season, while the financial terms of Simek's deal were not disclosed. The team also announced that they have signed defenseman Randy Jones to a one-year contract. Financial terms of his deal were not disclosed. These aren't bad signings for the Lightning. Downie has some offensive potential and is a very agitating winger who plays with lots of toughness. The only downside to his physical style of play is that he takes bad penalties and has earned occasional suspensions. Jones has some offensive skill on the blueline and is a good puck-handler. He should be a good fit on Tampa Bay's defense next season. Simek is really just a depth signing for the team and will likely spend most of next season in the minors, where he will provide plenty of offensive depth for Norfolk of the AHL.