Lightning to sign a new goaltender

Posted Mar 17, 2012 by Erik Erlendsson

Updated Mar 17, 2012 at 08:34 PM

The website for German team Iserlohn Roosters stated the Lightning have signed former NHL G Sebastien Caron to a contract for the remainder of the season. Tampa Bay general manager said he expects the deal to be announced on Monday. Caron has to clear waivers before joining the Lightning which means he would be eligible to play no sooner than Thursday against Edmonton.

In 92 career NHL games, all but two with Pittsburgh, Caron has a career record of 25-47-12 with a 3.45 goals against average and .892 save percentage. He has spent the past five seasons in Europe. In 49 games with Iserlohn this season Caron posted a 2.57 goals against average an .932 save percentage.