Tampa Bay acquires Blake Coleman in huge trade with the Devils

The Tampa Bay Lightning have added to the offense as the team announced they have acquired Blake Coleman from the New Jersey Devils.

The Bolts sent a 1st rounder in 2020 they acquired from the Canucks in the JT Miller trade, along with forward prospect Nolan Foote, who happens to have been their 1st rounder from 2019. A steep cost for Coleman who is 28, has one year remaining on his deal, and is currently sitting with 21 goals, one shy of his career high of 22.

It's a lot of emotions obviously. I've really enjoyed my time in Jersey. I haven't been traded at this level before, so it came as a bit of a shock for me and my wife. I'm excited. I'm thrilled about where it ends up being and to play for a contender and obviously a team that's on such a roll. I'm excited to get to meet these guys and compete for a Cup.

Tampa Bay isn't done buying and New Jersey isn't done selling. One week, tick tock.