© Timothy Arrick/For the Livingston Daily / USA TODAY NETWORK [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/f06781bf-54a9-4efd-a105-24c3ae51e1ca.jpeg] © Timothy Arrick/For the Livingston Daily / USA TODAY NETWORK The Tampa Bay Lightning [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/tampa-bay-lightning] have added to their prospect pool, as they have signed forward Dominic James to a two-year, entry-level contract. James was originally drafted with the 173rd pick of the 2022 NHL Entry Draft but did not sign an entry-level deal with the Central Division club. As a result of this, he became a free agent, and the Lightning have brought him in. James just completed his fourth season with the University of Minnesota-Duluth, and it was a strong year for the 6-foot forward. In 35 games with the school, he set new career highs with 14 goals and 30 points. Overall, it was certainly a solid campaign for the Plymouth, Michigan native, and he will now be looking to build off it after landing his entry-level deal with the Lightning. Overall, there is no harm in the Lightning bringing in a solid prospect like James to their system. The 23-year-old forward could blossom into an NHL talent later down the road, and it will be very intriguing to see how he performs during the 2025-26 season from here. RECENT LIGHTNING NEWS 19 Days Until Opening Night: Lightning's History Of No. 19 [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/tampa-bay-lightning/latest-news/19-days-until-opening-night-lightning-s-history-of-no-19] https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/tampa-bay-lightning/latest-news/19-days-until-opening-night-lightning-s-history-of-no-19Lightning Are Back At Camp Excited And Determined For More [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/tampa-bay-lightning/latest-news/lightning-are-back-at-camp-excited-and-determined-for-more] Lightning Key Forward Out For Start Of Season [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/tampa-bay-lightning/latest-news/lightning-key-forward-out-for-start-of-season] Lightning Prospects Ready To Practice Ahead Of Tournament [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/tampa-bay-lightning/latest-news/lightning-prospects-report-to-practice-wednesday-and-thursday-ahead-of-tournament]
