Ilya Mikheyev is on his way to the Sunshine State.
The Russian forward has signed a four-year contract with the Tampa Bay Lightning, agent Dan Milstein announced Wednesday.
According to Dave Pagnotta of The Fourth Period, the deal is worth $15.4 million or $3.85 million in average annual value.
Mikheyev, 31, had a solid season with the Chicago Blackhawks last year, tallying 18 goals and 18 assists in 77 games, and earned votes for the Selke Trophy. He averaged 17:26 of ice time per game.
Signed by the Toronto Maple Leafs as an undrafted free agent ahead of the 2019-20 season, Mikheyev has 98 goals and 103 assists in 427 career NHL games across seven seasons. He has played for the Leafs, Vancouver Canucks and Blackhawks.
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