# Lightning Bet on Finnish Flash

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Podcast: [NHL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/nhl-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7438203)
Published: 2026-05-30T19:40:38+00:00
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## Resource

The Tampa Bay Lightning just pulled off a savvy move, signing Finnish phenom Benjamin Rautiainen to a three-year entry-level deal. At just 20, Rautiainen lit up Finland’s top league with 25 goals and 77 points — the highest single-season output since 2007-08. A fourth-round pick, he’s shown explosive growth and is expected to compete for a spot on the Lightning’s opening night roster. If not ready, he’ll return to Finland for another season before potentially joining the NHL or AHL. With a modest $1M salary and serious upside, the Lightning are betting big on his future — patience could pay off in a major way. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/4458ba28be5d4c2b

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