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Gage Goncalves
| Position | Left Wing | Current Team | Tampa Bay Lightning |
| Shoots | Left | Current Contract | 2 years |
| Height | 6'1" | Expires | 2026-27 |
| Weight (lbs) | 184 | Expiry Age (Jun 30) | 26 |
| Age | 24 (Jan 16, 2001) | Expiry Status | RFA-arb |
| Drafted | 2020, Round 2, Overall 62 (TBL) |
| Date | Team | Transaction | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 2025 | Toronto Maple Leafs | Signed 2 years @ $1.200M AAV starting in 2025-26 | |
| Feb 18, 2025 | Tampa Bay Lightning | Recalled from AHL | |
| Feb 9, 2025 | Tampa Bay Lightning | Assigned to AHL | |
| Feb 1, 2025 | Tampa Bay Lightning | Recalled from AHL | |
| Jan 31, 2025 | Tampa Bay Lightning | Assigned to AHL | |
| Jan 28, 2025 | Tampa Bay Lightning | Recalled from AHL | |
| Jan 14, 2025 | Tampa Bay Lightning | Assigned to AHL | |
| Jan 14, 2025 | Tampa Bay Lightning | Cleared Waivers | |
| Jan 13, 2025 | Tampa Bay Lightning | Placed on Waivers | |
| Nov 19, 2024 | Tampa Bay Lightning | Recalled from AHL | |
| Nov 17, 2024 | Tampa Bay Lightning | Assigned to AHL | |
| Nov 13, 2024 | Tampa Bay Lightning | Recalled from AHL | |
| Nov 9, 2024 | Tampa Bay Lightning | Assigned to AHL | |
| Nov 5, 2024 | Tampa Bay Lightning | Recalled from AHL | |
| Oct 6, 2024 | Tampa Bay Lightning | Assigned to AHL | |
| Jun 21, 2024 | Tampa Bay Lightning | Signed 1 year @ $775K AAV starting in 2024-25 | |
| Dec 13, 2020 | Tampa Bay Lightning | Signed to an entry level contract. |
Status History Coming Soon
5v5 Individual Stats
| Season | Team(s) | GP | TOI | G/60 | A/60 | Pts/60 | xG/60 | GAE/60 | Sh% | xSh% | Sh%AE | %SA Rush | %SA Reb. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 | TBL | 2 | 19:55 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.29 | -0.29 | - | - | - | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 2024-25 | TBL | 60 | 707:39 | 0.59 | 0.76 | 1.36 | 0.43 | 0.17 | 13.21 | 9.53 | 3.68 | 1.27 | 6.33 |
5v5 On Ice Stats
| Season | Team(s) | GP | TOI | SAF/60 | GF/60 | xGF/60 | SAA/60 | GA/60 | xGA/60 | GF% | xGF% | xGF Rel | xGA Rel | xGF% Rel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 | TBL | 2 | 19:55 | 24.10 | 0.00 | 1.61 | 15.06 | 0.00 | 0.42 | - | 79.15 | -0.89 | -2.20 | 30.35 |
| 2024-25 | TBL | 60 | 707:39 | 37.14 | 2.54 | 2.09 | 38.49 | 2.20 | 2.29 | 53.57 | 47.68 | -0.46 | -0.10 | -3.97 |
NHL Edge Stats
| Skating | Shooting | Zone Time | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | GP | Top Speed | Bursts>20/mi | Avg. Speed | ES Avg. Speed | Top Speed | Avg. Speed | %Long Range | %Mid Range | %High Danger | ES DZ% | ES NZ% | ES OZ% | 2021-22 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2022-23 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2023-24 | 2 | 19.3 | 0.0 | 9.6 | 9.6 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 43.5 | 18.5 | 38.0 |
| 2024-25 | 60 | 22.4 | 0.4 | 9.8 | 9.8 | 82.6 | 55.4 | 20.8 | 35.4 | 43.8 | 40.1 | 19.0 | 40.9 |
Legend
| Percentile 0-25 | Percentile 25-50 | Percentile 50-75 | Percentile 75-100 |
5v5 Lines
Season
| Season | Teammate | Teammate | Team | TOI | GF/60 | GA/60 | GF% | xGF/60 | xGA/60 | xGF% | xGF Rel | xGA Rel | xGF% Rel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | Paul, N | Chaffee, M | TBL | 112:00 | 2.14 | 0.54 | 80.00 | 1.70 | 2.66 | 38.91 | -0.85 | 0.26 | -12.59 |
| 2024-25 | Gourde, Y | Bjorkstrand, O | TBL | 74:34 | 1.61 | 3.22 | 33.33 | 1.71 | 2.14 | 44.48 | -0.41 | -0.28 | -2.28 |
| 2024-25 | Cirelli, A | Hagel, B | TBL | 59:58 | 6.00 | 3.00 | 66.67 | 2.48 | 1.76 | 58.42 | 0.01 | -0.66 | 7.91 |
| 2024-25 | Bjorkstrand, O | Paul, N | TBL | 47:40 | 2.52 | 1.26 | 66.67 | 2.85 | 1.42 | 66.76 | 0.40 | -0.69 | 13.00 |
| 2024-25 | Atkinson, C | Geekie, C | TBL | 36:28 | 1.65 | 0.00 | 100.00 | 1.00 | 2.54 | 28.21 | -1.34 | -0.02 | -19.60 |
| 2024-25 | Chaffee, M | Geekie, C | TBL | 35:15 | 0.00 | 0.00 | - | 2.05 | 3.13 | 39.58 | -0.54 | 0.87 | -13.82 |
| 2024-25 | Paul, N | Geekie, C | TBL | 34:45 | 1.73 | 3.45 | 33.33 | 2.68 | 2.70 | 49.85 | 0.01 | 0.45 | -4.46 |
| 2024-25 | Guentzel, J | Point, B | TBL | 32:52 | 0.00 | 7.30 | 0.00 | 1.57 | 4.03 | 28.07 | -0.94 | 1.69 | -23.73 |
| 2024-25 | Glendening, L | Girgensons, Z | TBL | 31:41 | 1.89 | 1.89 | 50.00 | 1.34 | 0.84 | 61.48 | -1.25 | -1.48 | 8.66 |
| 2024-25 | Girgensons, Z | Paul, N | TBL | 26:15 | 0.00 | 2.29 | 0.00 | 2.38 | 3.09 | 43.45 | -0.33 | 0.92 | -12.04 |
| 2024-25 | Girgensons, Z | Chaffee, M | TBL | 22:01 | 2.73 | 2.73 | 50.00 | 2.90 | 0.88 | 76.74 | 0.39 | -1.56 | 26.06 |
Glossary
| Type | Statistic | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | G/60 | Goals Against per 60 minutes. |
| Individual | A/60 | Assists per 60 minutes. |
| Individual | Pts/60 | Points per 60 minutes. |
| Individual | xG/60 | Expected Goals per 60 minutes. |
| Individual | GAE/60 | Goals Above Expected (G/60 - xG/60). |
| Individual | Sh% | Shooting Percentage. |
| Individual | xSh% | Expected Shooting Percentage. |
| Individual | Sh%AE | Shooting percentage above expected (Sh% - xSh%). |
| Individual | %SA Rush | Percentage of shot attempts determined to be on the rush. |
| Individual | %SA Reb. | Percentage of shot attempts determined to be from rebounds. |
| On Ice | SAF/60 | Shot Attempts For per 60 minutes. |
| On Ice | GF/60 | Goals For per 60 minutes. |
| On Ice | xGF/60 | Expected Goals For per 60 minutes. |
| On Ice | SAA/60 | Shot Attempts Against per 60 minutes (lower is better). |
| On Ice | GA/60 | Goals Against per 60 minutes (lower is better). |
| On Ice | xGA/60 | Expected Goals Against per 60 minutes (lower is better). |
| On Ice | GF% | Goals For Percentage = Goals For / (Goals For + Goals Against) |
| On Ice | xGF% | Expected Goals For Percentage = Expected Goals For / (Expected Goals For + Expected Goals Against) |
| On Ice | xGF Rel | xGF/60 when On Ice - xGF/60 when not On Ice. |
| On Ice | xGA Rel | xGA/60 when On Ice - xGA/60 when not On Ice (lower is better). |
| On Ice | xGF% Rel | xGF% when On Ice - xGF% when not On Ice. |
News and Opinions
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Tampa Bay is still a problem the Red Wings can’t afford to underestimate at Octopus Thrower (Thu Sep 11, 2025)
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Opportunity abounds for Lightning players at Raw Charge (Thu Jul 31, 2025)
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Lightning’s 5 Best Offseason Moves at The Hockey Writers (Mon Jul 28, 2025)
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Goncalves Extended! Lightning sign young forward to 2-year deal at Bolts by the Bay (Wed Jul 2, 2025)
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Tampa Bay must resign Gage Goncalves at Bolts by the Bay (Tue Jul 1, 2025)
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Gage Goncalves is the surprise the Lightning need at Bolts by the Bay (Thu May 22, 2025)
Current Contract
Standard Contract (RFA) ( ) (0 ratings)
Signed: July 1, 2025
Team: Toronto Maple Leafs
GM: -
Exp. Status: RFA-arb
Cap %: 1.26
Standard Contract (RFA) ( ) (0 ratings)
| Season | Age* | Clause | Cap Hit | AAV | Perf. Bonus | Sign. Bonus | Salary | Compensation | Minors Salary | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 23 | $775,000 | $775,000 | - | - | $775,000 | $775,000 | $100,000 | RFA | ||
| Total | - | - | $775,000 | $775,000 | $100,000 |
Signed: June 21, 2024
Team: Tampa Bay Lightning
GM: -
Exp. Status: UFA(no QO)
Cap %: 0.88
Note: Guaranteed minimum salary of $125,000.
Entry Level Contract ( ) (0 ratings)
| Season | Age* | Clause | Cap Hit | AAV | Perf. Bonus | Sign. Bonus | Salary | Compensation | Minors Salary | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-21 | 19 | $825,833 | $925,000 | - | $92,500 | - | $92,500 | - | ELC | ||
| 2021-22 | 20 | $820,000 | $919,167 | $132,500 | $92,500 | $750,000 | $842,500 | $80,000 | ELC | ||
| 2022-23 | 21 | $820,000 | $919,167 | $82,500 | $92,500 | $750,000 | $842,500 | $80,000 | ELC | ||
| 2023-24 | 22 | $820,000 | $919,167 | $82,500 | - | $775,000 | $775,000 | $80,000 | ELC | ||
| Total | $297,500 | $277,500 | $2,275,000 | $2,552,500 | $240,000 |
Signed: Dec 13, 2020
Team: Tampa Bay Lightning
GM: -
Exp. Status: RFA
Note: This entry level contract slid one season as player did not meet the games played threshold to start the contract.
Career Statistics
| Regular Season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||||||||
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| Season | League | Team | GP | G | A | Pts | +/- | PIM | Shots | Sh% | TOI/G | GP | G | A | Pts | +/- | PIM | Shots | Sh% | TOI/G |
| 2015-16 | CSSHL U15 | Yale Hockey Academy U15 Prep | 23 | 6 | 5 | 11 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 4 | |||||||||
| 2016-17 | CSSHL U16 | Yale Hockey Academy Elite 15s | 30 | 13 | 17 | 30 | 22 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||||||||
| 2016-17 | CSSHL U18 | Yale Hockey Academy U18 Prep | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||
| 2017-18 | BCHL | Chilliwack Chiefs | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | |||||||||||||
| 2017-18 | WHL | Everett Silvertips | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | |||||||||||||
| 2017-18 | BCEHL U18 | Fraser Valley Thunderbirds U18 | 40 | 30 | 41 | 71 | 52 | 7 | 5 | 9 | 14 | 10 | ||||||||
| 2018-19 | WHL | Everett Silvertips | 67 | 1 | 14 | 15 | +10 | 26 | 10 | 2 | 4 | 6 | +4 | 2 | ||||||
| 2019-20 | WHL | Everett Silvertips | 60 | 33 | 38 | 71 | +32 | 44 | ||||||||||||
| 2020-21 | AHL | Syracuse Crunch | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -3 | |||||||||||||
| 2020-21 | WHL | Everett Silvertips | 23 | 12 | 22 | 34 | +17 | 12 | ||||||||||||
| 2021-22 | AHL | Syracuse Crunch | 70 | 17 | 15 | 32 | -2 | 39 | 5 | 1 | 1 | -1 | ||||||||
| 2022-23 | AHL | Syracuse Crunch | 71 | 13 | 41 | 54 | +6 | 34 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 5 | +1 | 10 | ||||||
| 2023-24 | NHL | Tampa Bay Lightning | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0.0 | 9:58 | |||||||||||
| 2023-24 | AHL | Syracuse Crunch | 69 | 13 | 45 | 58 | -8 | 43 | 7 | 1 | 5 | 6 | +3 | |||||||
| 2024-25 | NHL | Tampa Bay Lightning | 60 | 8 | 12 | 20 | +7 | 14 | 61 | 13.1 | 12:48 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 4 | -2 | 2 | 4 | 25.0 | 16:54 |
| 2024-25 | AHL | Syracuse Crunch | 14 | 5 | 13 | 18 | -5 | 10 | ||||||||||||
| NHL Career | 62 | 8 | 12 | 20 | +7 | 20 | 61 | 13.1 | 12:42 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 4 | -2 | 2 | 4 | 25.0 | 16:54 | ||