The Tampa Bay Lightning announced that they have acquired minor league center Mitch Hults from the Anaheim Ducks in exchange for future considerations. The good ‘ole future considerations asset. According to ProSportsTransactions.com, the Lightning have traded future considerations eight times previously and acquired future considerations 18 times. They certainly have plenty more future considerations in their pocket to trade with.
What does it mean? Nobody knows. Julien BriseBois may be obligated to take Ducks general manager Bob Murray to Bern’s Steakhouse when the Ducks come to town just after Thanksgiving.