The Lightning’s 3-2 preseason loss to the Nashville Predators on Tuesday night wasn’t the result Tampa Bay wanted, but it did provide a look at a new line combination.

Let's look at new Lightning forward Jeffrey Viel.

With Lightning training camp just around the corner, the team is preparing to put its offseason additions to the test, including forward Jeff Viel, who brings a physical presence to the lineup.

The Tampa Bay Lightning had a solid offseason, but there is one move made that is a bit questionable in some respects.

The Tampa Bay Lightning will start the 2026-27 season on the road, opening the year with a matchup against the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden on Thursday, October 1.

Former San Jose Sharks forward Jeffrey Viel has finally earned himself a long-term contract at the NHL level. The 29-year-old winger signed a 5-year, $12.5 million deal with the Tampa Bay Lightning on Wednesday, shortly after free agency opened.

The Tampa Bay Lightning have signed 29-year-old winger Jeffrey Viel to a five-year contract worth $12.5 million.

Montreal forward Kirby Dach left the Canadiens’ game Sunday night against the Anaheim Ducks because of an upper-body injury after a high hit from winger Jeffrey Viel. Viel caught the unsuspecting Dach in Anaheim’s end three minutes into the first period after the Montreal forward swatted at the puck with his arm but missed.

This former Bruins forward is already providing some toughness to his new team.