The Lightning should consider signing this forward to a contract extension.
The Tampa Bay Lightning are entering the 2026-27 season with multiple pending free agents. Among them is forward Pontus Holmberg, as he can be an unrestricted free agent (UFA) next summer.
Holmberg just completed his first season with the Lightning in 2025-26, and it was a solid year for the 27-year-old forward. In 71 games, he set new career highs with 11 goals, 11 assists, 22 points, and 66 hits.
With how well Holmberg fit into the Lightning's roster last season, they should strongly consider signing him to a contract extension. He would be good for Tampa Bay to keep around on a short-term deal.
Players like Holmberg are always useful to have around. This is because he is a versatile forward who plays a solid all-around game and can kill penalties. Due to this, it would make sense if the Lightning worked hard to sign him to a contract extension.
It will be interesting to see what the Lightning decide to do with Holmberg from here. He will be a player to keep an eye on during the 2026-27 season for sure.
