Brian Hart, a former Greely High forward who played at Harvard University the last three seasons, signed a three-year contract Sunday with the Tampa Bay Lightning.
Hart, 21, was drafted by Tampa Bay in the second round of the 2012 draft.
The Cumberland native recorded seven goals and 10 assists in 37 games as a junior, bringing his career totals to 18 goals and 32 assists in 98 games.
HALL OF FAME: Seven-time Norris Trophy winner and four-time Stanley Cup champion Nicklas Lidstrom is a strong favorite to be elected to the Hockey Hall of Fame on Monday in his first year of eligibility.
Lidstrom, who will likely be joined in the class of 2015 by former Red Wings teammate Sergei Fedorov and fellow dominant defenseman Chris Pronger, never missed more than 12 games in a season in his 20-year career.
KINGS: A person familiar with the decision told The Associated Press that Los Angeles placed veteran forward Mike Richards on unconditional waivers for the purpose of buying out the remainder of his contract.
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