Lightning sign 20-year old Finnish star to 3-year contract
The Tampa Bay Lightning have signed 20-year-old Finnish forward Benjamin Rautiainen to a three-year entry-level contract. Rautiainen was recognized as the top player in the Finnish Liiga this season, scoring 77 points in 59 games. He is expected to compete for a spot in the AHL or NHL in the upcoming season.
- ▪Benjamin Rautiainen was the best player in the Finnish Liiga this season.
- ▪He scored 77 points in 59 games and helped his team, Tappara, win the league title.
- ▪Rautiainen was drafted by the Lightning in the fourth round of the 2025 NHL Draft.
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