 During the off-season, the Lightning traded Fredrik Modin and Fredrik Norrena to the Columbus Blue Jackets in exchange for goaltender Marc Denis in an effort to replace the departing John Grahame, who had signed with the Carolina Hurricanes.However, free agent Johan Holmqvist would eventually receive the majority of playing time and most of the club's wins.The first half of 2006–07 was inconsistent for the Lightning, maintaining an 18–19–2 record throughout the first few months.