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Tampa Bay Lightning trades Spokane native Tyler Johnson to the Chicago Blackhawks

Johnson has spent his whole 9-year career with the Lightning.

Credit: AP

Tampa Bay Lightning center Tyler Johnson (9) celebrates after scoring against the Montreal Canadiens during the third period of Game 3 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Final, Friday, July 2, 2021, in Montreal. (Ryan Remiorz/The Canadian Press via AP)

CHICAGO — Former Spokane Chief Tyler Johnson has been traded from the Tampa Bay Lightning to the Chicago Blackhawks.

He has been with the Lightning for his entire professional career of nine years, which resulted in back-to-back Stanley Cup title wins in 2020 and 2021.

In addition to Johnson, the Blackhawks will also receive a 2023 second-round pick from the Tampa Bay Lightning in exchange for the contract of defenseman Brent Seabrook.

Johnson was a Central Valley graduate and a player for the Spokane Chiefs between 2007-2011.

Johnson will also be visiting the Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena to show fans the Stanley Cup trophy on Thursday, July 29.