Jeffrey Viel News: Lands five-year contract

Published on July 1, 2026

Viel signed a five-year, $12.5 million contract with the Lightning on Wednesday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.

Viel made a career-high 45 regular-season NHL appearances between the Bruins and Ducks last year, logging three goals, seven assists, 121 hits, 79 PIM and 21 blocked shots while averaging 11:56 of ice time. The 29-year-old will now attempt to carve out a role with the Lightning on a multi-year agreement.