Jun 28, 2021; Tampa, Florida, USA; A general view outside before game one of the 2021 Stanley Cup Final between the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Montreal Canadiens at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-Imagn Images
On Monday the Tampa Bay Lightning signed defenseman Charle-Edouard D’Astous to a one-year, two-way contract for the 2025-26 season.
Last season, the 27-year-old skated in 49 games with Brynäs IF of the Swedish Hockey League. He recorded 12 goals and 39 points with a plus-26 rating to help lead the club to a first-place finish in the regular season, finishing the regular season tied for second for goals and points among all SHL defensemen.
D’Astous previously played two seasons in the top pro league in Finland. Over the course of 110 games in Finland, D’Astous recorded 24 goals and 69 points, leading all KooKoo defensemen for goals (tied in 2022-23), assists and points in each of his two seasons.