One of the Julien Breisbois’ first big challenges as the General Manager of the Tampa Bay Lightning will be taking care of Brayden Point. Point is in the last year of his entry level contract and needs a new deal. Nothing has to be done right away, but eventually discussions with Point’s agent will heat up. It has already been reported that Point and the Lightning won’t be talking an extension during the season, but that he is open to either a long-term deal or a bridge contract.
Over the last four or five seasons, there have been a lot of players that have been similar to William Nylander and Brayden Point coming off of their entry level contracts.