Lightning Sign Matt Gilroy and Richard Petiot

The Tampa Bay Lightning have announced that they have signed defenseman Matt Gilroy to a one-year contract and defenseman Richard Petiot to a one-year, two-way contract. Financial terms of both deals were not disclosed. In 58 games last season with the New York Rangers, Gilroy had three goals and eight assists for 11 points. Petiot appeared in two games last season with the Edmonton Oilers, scoring no points. He also played in 66 games with Oklahoma City of the AHL, scoring 15 assists. Gilroy isn't a bad depth signing for the Lightning, as he skates well and has some offensive skill on the blueline. Given the depth on Tampa Bay's defense for next season, he will likely have to fight for a roster spot at training camp in September. As for Petiot, he is really just a depth signing for the team and will likely spend the majority of next season in the minors.