Baldwin reassigned to Saint John

Rena Laverty

The Saint John Sea Dogs are getting a big boost to their backend.

The Tampa Bay Lightning announced Wednesday that defenseman Everett Baldwin has been reassigned to Saint John. Baldwin was one of 10 players reassigned from the Lightning's training camp roster.

Baldwin, a fifth-round pick of the Lightning in this year's NHL Draft, was taking part in his first NHL training camp. He played 15:08 in Tampa Bay's pre-season game against the Carolina Hurricanes on Monday, recording two shots, one block and three giveaways in the 2-1 win. Baldwin was paired with Gatineau Olympiques defenseman Jan Golicic, who was also sent back to junior on Wednesday.

This will Baldwin's first – and potentially only – season in the QMJHL. He's currently committed to Province College for the 2026-27 season.

The 18-year-old looked very good during pre-season play with the Sea Dogs, recording three goals in two games. He showed that he is not afraid to make things happen offensively and will likely be a key piece of Saint John's power play.

A Rhode Island native, Baldwin spent most of last season playing US prep school hockey. He was a second-round pick of Saint John in June's QMJHL Entry Draft.

Baldwin will presumably be in the Sea Dogs lineup this weekend when they face the Halifax Mooseheads on Friday and Saturday night at Scotiabank Centre.