Lightning Trade for Michael Milne, Sending Boris Katchouk to Wild
The Tampa Bay Lightning completed a trade on Sunday, acquiring forward Michael Milne from the Minnesota Wild. In return, the Lightning sent winger Boris Katchouk to the Wild.
Details of the Trade
This trade marks a shift for both players as they transition between teams. Michael Milne has primarily played for the Iowa Wild, while Boris Katchouk has been with the Syracuse Crunch, the Lightning’s AHL affiliate.
Boris Katchouk’s Season Performance
- Age: 27
- NHL Games Played: 3 games this season
- Points in NHL: 0 (even plus/minus)
- Average Ice Time: 12:11
- AHL Games Played: 21 games
- Points in AHL: 10 points (4 goals, 6 assists)
Katchouk, a Vancouver native, was previously drafted by the Lightning in the second round of the 2016 NHL Draft. He signed a one-year, two-way contract in July, which has an NHL cap hit of $775,000 and a minor-league salary of $250,000. He had recently played with the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins before returning to the Lightning.
Michael Milne’s Career Overview
- Age: 23
- Last NHL Appearance: November 16, 2024, with Minnesota
- AHL Games Played This Season: 15 games
- Points in AHL: 5 points (2 goals, 3 assists)
- Career AHL Games Played: 174 games
- Career Points in AHL: 65 points (32 goals, 33 assists)
Milne, an Abbotsford native, turned pro in 2022 and has mainly played with Iowa. He also has a one-year, two-way deal, similar to Katchouk’s, with an NHL salary of $775,000 and a minor-league cap hit of $100,000.
This trade reflects the Lightning’s strategy to reinforce their roster while providing both players an opportunity to prove themselves in new environments.
