Pridham's rights were traded to the Lightning from the Blackhawks on Monday in exchange for a 2027 third-round pick.
Analysis:
Pridham was selected by Chicago in the third round of the 2024 NHL Entry Draft, but he's continued to play for OHL Kitchener in recent seasons. Across 65 regular-season appearances during the 2025-26 campaign, he recorded 46 goals, 44 assists, 54 PIM and a plus-38 rating. He's expected to play in the NCAA during the upcoming season.
