The Tampa Bay Lightning signed forward Kole Lind to a professional tryout agreement, vice president and general manager Julien BriseBois announced Sept. 11, 2026.
Lind, 27, skated in 70 games with the Texas Stars of the American Hockey League last season. He recorded 11 goals, 35 points and 95 penalty minutes during that season. The agreement adds a forward with extensive American Hockey League experience to the Tampa Bay Lightning organization.
Lind Brings Extensive American Hockey League Experience
Lind has appeared in 454 career American Hockey League games with the Texas Stars, Coachella Valley Firebirds, Charlotte Checkers and Utica Comets. He has recorded 122 goals and 319 points in those games, including 42 power-play goals and 25 game-winning goals. Lind has also played in 63 Calder Cup Playoff games.
In Calder Cup Playoff competition, Lind has recorded 24 goals and 59 points. He also has eight power-play goals in those postseason games. The forward is listed at 6-foot-1 and 192 pounds.
Previous National Hockey League Experience
Lind has appeared in 31 career National Hockey League games with the Vancouver Canucks and Seattle Kraken. He has recorded two goals, eight points and 12 penalty minutes in those appearances. The Vancouver Canucks selected Lind in the second round, 33rd overall, of the 2017 NHL Draft.
A native of Shaunavon, Saskatchewan, Lind now has a professional tryout agreement with the Tampa Bay Lightning. His career includes American Hockey League experience with four teams and National Hockey League appearances with two teams. His most recent season came with the Texas Stars, where he recorded 35 points in 70 games.
FSB Take
Lind gives the Tampa Bay Lightning a forward with substantial American Hockey League experience and previous National Hockey League exposure. His career totals include 319 American Hockey League points and 59 Calder Cup Playoff points. The professional tryout agreement provides Tampa Bay with an opportunity to consider that experience within its organization.
Source: Original report