Recchi's signing part of Lightning overhaul

Published: Wednesday, July 9, 2008 12:06 a.m. MDT
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TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Mark Recchi signed with the Tampa Bay Lightning on Tuesday, part of a massive roster overhaul for a team with new owners and a new coach after finishing with the worst record in the NHL.

Recchi, a a seven-time All-Star who has played 19 NHL seasons, had 14 goals and 48 points in 72 games with the Pittsburgh Penguins and Atlanta Thrashers in 2007-08.

Recchi signed a one-year contract that will pay him $1.25 million next season.

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