The Tampa Bay Lightning have reunited with a familiar face, bringing back defenseman Ryan McDonagh in a trade with Nashville. Tampa previously traded McDonagh -- for defenseman Philippe Myers and forward Grant Mismash -- to Nashville in July 2022, but have now brought him back.
McDonagh was a key player in Tampa's back-to-back Stanley Cup wins in 2020 and 2021, showing his value on the backend. His return to Tampa provides a boost to their blueline.
McDonagh was a top player for Nashville, contributing significantly during his time there. Tampa targeted McDonagh not only for nostalgia but also to address their blueline issues from the previous season.
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