Everett Baldwin at the development camp of the Tampa Bay Lightning (Sourced from Saint John Sea Dogs)

Tampa Bay Lightning prospect Everett Baldwin has inked a deal with QMJHL franchise Saint John Sea Dogs.

The 18-year-old is a right-shot defenseman whom the Lightning selected in the fifth round (151st overall) in the 2025 NHL Draft. His season heading into the draft was quite unusual, as he split his time between the USA National Development Program, the Cedar Rapids RoughRiders in the USHL, and St. George's School, a USHS-Prep team.

Moving forward, the plan for the 6-foot, 179-pound defenseman is clearer. His 2025-26 season will be spent with the Sea Dogs, before he joins Providence College in 2026-27.

Many people believe the Lightning got a steal with Baldwin, selecting him 151st overall when many draft analysts expected him to land inside the top 100. Baldwin's game thrives on his skating and offensive instincts, something he can display in the QMJHL.

"Baldwin is a dynamic attacker, leveraging blazing acceleration, handling, and attacking instincts. Cutback deception off retrievals, open-hip punches into the middle, deft changes in pace, feints into ankle-breaking moves, and daring large-area attacking are only eclipsed by his aggression off the blueline. A constant step-up defender off the rush, Baldwin can match footwork, stay in front of puck carriers, close gaps, and stuff shooting releases, all possible through his four-way mobility." -EliteProspects 2025 NHL Draft Guide

Sea Dogs Sign Tampa Bay Lightning Prospect Baldwin The Saint John Sea Dogs have inked a deal with right shot defenseman and <a href="https://thn.com/tampabay">Tampa Bay Lightning</a> prospect Everett Baldwin.

Lightning Prospect Signs Contract With Saint John Sea Dogs