Lightning terminating contract of recently signed forward
The Tampa Bay Lightning announced today that they've placed the recently signed free agent forward Josh Archibald on unconditional waivers for the purpose of terminating his contract.
In a press release alongside the breaking news, Lightning General Manager Julien BriseBois said that he was informed by Archibald that he would be taking time away from hockey entirely in the immediate future.
"Yesterday, I was informed by Josh's agent, and by Josh himself in a subsequent conversation, that he was not planning on playing hockey for the time being and that he would not be reporting to training camp. Consequently, Josh was placed on unconditional waivers earlier today for the purpose of terminating his contract.
We wish Josh, his wife Bailey, and their entire family the very best in their future endeavors." Brisebois said.
We wish Josh, his wife Bailey, and their entire family the very best in their future endeavors." Brisebois said.
Archibald, 30 years old, signed a two-year contract worth $800K annually with the Tampa Bay Lightning on July 1st. Archibald spent parts of his eight year career in the NHL with the Pittsburgh Penguins, Arizona Coyotes, and Edmonton Oilers. In the 2021 season with the Oilers, Archibald missed most of the season upon being diagnosed with a heart condition.
Source: Tampa Bay Lightning
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