1-year, $850,000 contract with the New York Islanders. Expires 2027 (UFA).
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2026-07-02T03:59:00.000Z
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Mitchell Chaffee
Age: 28Position: R
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New York has signed Mitchell Chaffee to a one-year contract.
After playing 96 games combined with the Tampa Bay Lightning in the previous two seasons, Chaffee was limited to only 11 contests in 2025-26. The 28-year-old will hope for more NHL action in 2026-27 after signing a one-year contract with the New York Islanders.
Chaffee will draw into the Lightning lineup on Wednesday.
Chaffee has been recalled from Syracuse (AHL).
With Tampa Bay expecting to rest a majority of their players for the Lightning's finale on Wednesday, Mitchell Chaffee has been recalled from Syracuse (AHL) and is expected to play vs. New York. The 28-year-old appeared in 10 games earlier in the season with Tampa but failed to pick up a point while averaging 9:11 TOI.
Chaffee is expected to draw back into Tampa Bay's lineup vs. Pittsburgh on Thursday.
Injuries to Scott Sabourin (undisclosed) and Brandon Hagel (undisclosed) will allow Michael Chaffee and Oliver Bjorkstrand to re-enter Tampa Bay's lineup. The 28-year-old Chaffee has not play an NHL game since late October. He has zero points in seven games this season.
Chaffee has been recalled from Syracuse (AHL).
Chaffee has cleared waivers and been assigned to Syracuse (AHL).
Chaffee played a career-high 66 games with Tampa Bay last season, tallying 16 points (12G / 6A). The 27-year-old forward started the season with Tampa Bay but was held off the scoresheet in seven straight games, resulting in him being a healthy scratch for multiple contests, and ultimately being placed on waivers on Monday. He will report to the Syracuse Crunch (AHL).
Chaffee will be a healthy scratch vs. Anaheim on Saturday.
Chaffee will draw into the Lightning lineup for Game 2 against the Panthers.
Chaffee will get the chance to make his 2025 playoff debut on Thursday as the Lightning are opting to dress 12 forwards. Defenceman Darren Raddysh will sit in his place.
Chaffee (upper body) is not expected to play on Thursday.
Chaffee (upper-body) left Tuesday's game and did not return.
Chaffee exited Tuesday's 5-1 win over the Florida Panthers after 8:56 time-on-ice due to an upper-body injury. The 27-year-old Chaffee has played a career-high 66 games and scored a career-high 18 points (12G / 6A) this season.
Chaffee will draw into the Lightning lineup on Wednesday.
Chaffee will slot in for Jake Guentzel, who is a surprise scratch with an undisclosed injury. Chaffee has 12 goals and five assists in 62 games this season.
Chaffee will draw out of the Lightning lineup on Thursday.
Chaffee will draw out in favour of Luke Glendening when they Lightning face the Senators on Thursday. Chaffee has 12 goals and five assists in 62 games this season.
Chaffee will be a healthy scratch on Sunday vs. Vegas.
Chaffee will draw back into the Lightning lineup on Thursday.
Chaffee will get the chance to immediately draw back into the Lightning lineup on Thursday as Nikita Kucherov (illness) is unavailable. Cam Atkinson will also slot in for Darren Raddysh.
Chaffee is a healthy scratch for Tuesday's game in Carolina.
Chaffee will take a seat on Tuesday as the Lightning opt to dress seven defencemen. Victor Hedman (undisclosed) will draw back into the lineup in his place.
Chaffee (upper-body) is on the ice for warmups and is expected to be back in the Lightning's lineup on Sunday.
Chaffee (undisclosed) is out vs. Washington on Wednesday and considered day-to-day.
Cam Atkinson enter the lineup on Wednesday, replacing Chaffee, who is battling an undisclosed ailment. The 26-year-old Chaffee has provided depth offense for Tampa Bay this season, scoring nine points (5G / 4A) in 20 games while averaging 13:04 time-on-ice.
Chaffee (undisclosed) did not practice on Tuesday and is considered day-to-day.
Chaffee exited Monday's 8-2 win over the Colorado Avalanche after playing only 9:55 time-on-ice. The 26-year-old Chaffee has been productive from a limited role for Tampa Bay this season, scoring nine points (5G / 4A) while averaging 13:04 time-on-ice in 20 games.
2-year, $1,600,000 contract with the Tampa Bay Lightning. Expires 2026 (UFA).
Source:2024-05-17T03:59:00.000Z