The Lightning's pool is in a slightly better position than it was a year ago, though it does remain fairly thin on talent/upside.

Korczak was acquired by Tampa Bay from the Rangers for Lucas Edmonds on Saturday. Korczak was drafted in the third-round -- 75th overall -- in 2021 by the Rangers but has not made his NHL debut. The 22-year-old had three goals and eight assists over 35 AHL games with Hartford before the trade.

Marco Kasper (Detroit Red Wings) with a Goal vs. Tampa Bay Lightning, 01/25/2025

If you were expecting another trade on the level of Mikko Rantanen to the Carolina Hurricanes you’re going to be a little disappointed. On Saturday morning, the New York Rangers and Tampa Bay Lightning followed up one of the biggest trades in modern National Hockey League history with a deal that couldn’t be anything further