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NHL News / The Hockey Writers / December 28
Lightning Come Out on Top of Heated Bout with Panthers 4-2
Tempers flared again in the latest edition of the Battle of Florida. Ultimately, the Tampa Bay Lightning found themselves on the winning end of the game in Sunrise, Fla., beating the Florida Panthers, 4-2.
Tampa Bay Lightning News / NHL on ClutchPoints / December 27
Lightning sign JJ Moser to 8-year, $54 million contract extension
The Tampa Bay Lightning have secured a major piece of their blue line for the long term, signing defenseman JJ Moser to an eight-year, $54 million contract extension with an average annual value of $6.75 million.
Tampa Bay Lightning News / Last Word On Sports / December 27
Tampa Bay Lightning Extend D-Man on 8-year, $54M Deal: Reports
With the NHL heading back on the ice following the Christmas break, news here at Last Word On Hockey is beginning to trickle in regarding major moves. In particular, reports that J.J.
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Tampa Bay Lightning News / Field Level Media / December 27
Lightning sign D J.J. Moser to 8-year, $54 million extension
The Tampa Bay Lightning announced they have signed defenseman J.J. Moser to an eight-year extension worth $54 million (average annual value of $6.75 million) shortly before Saturday's game against the Florida Panthers.
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Tampa Bay Lightning News / Daily Faceoff / December 27
Lightning sign J.J. Moser to eight-year extension
The Tampa Bay Lightning have signed defenseman J.J. Moser to an eight-year contract extension at a cap hit of $6.75 million. There’s currently no reports on any no-trade or no-move clauses on the contract, or how the salary structure will work over the course of the contract.
Tampa Bay Lightning News / ESPN / December 27
Lightning D Moser secures 8-year, $54M extension 
On the day his club returned from its holiday break to meet the Florida Panthers, defenseman J.J. Moser, who has three goals and 12 points, signed a long-term contract with the Tampa Bay Lightning, securing an eight-year deal worth $6.75 million annually.
Tampa Bay Lightning News / Breakaway on SI / December 27
Lightning Nearing Extension with Star Defenseman
Coming out of the holiday break, the Tampa Bay Lightning are having to again face their in-state rival the Florida Panthers. But prior to the game, they have received some positive news.
Tampa Bay Lightning News / NHL Trade Talk / December 27
Tampa Bay Lightning Sign J.J. Moser To Eight-Year Extension
The Tampa Bay Lightning are locking in one of their key defenseman, reportedly signing JJ Moser to a long-term deal. As broken by Elliotte Friedman on Saturday afternoon, “Good afternoon…belated Christmas gift in Tampa Bay for JJ Moser, who is having a great season.
Tampa Bay Lightning News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 27
Lightning sign defenseman J.J. Moser to big contract extension
The Tampa Bay Lightning have locked in one of their best defensemen from this season.
Tampa Bay Lightning News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 27
Lightning Recall Scott Sabourin And Steven Santini
Tampa Bay and Florida have played some particularly physical games in recent memory. With the next matchup slated for tonight, the Lightning have brought up some extra grit, announcing the recalls of winger Scott Sabourin and defenseman Steven Santini from AHL Syracuse.
NHL News / The Hockey Writers / December 27
Oilers GM Stan Bowman Has Done a Great Job Replenishing the Prospect Pool
The Edmonton Oilers are in their Stanley Cup window, which can pose a challenge. There’s a delicate balance between remaining competitive and getting younger at the same time.
NHL News / Last Word On Sports / December 27
NHL Predictions Saturday Night Tampa Bay Lightning vs Florida Panthers
Each day, our writers here at Last Word On Hockey look at the games and give in-depth analysis. Our team breaks down the key matchups, storylines, and stats, then makes predictions based on how they might play out.
Darren Raddysh News / The Hockey Writers / December 24
Raddysh’s Breakout Embodies Lightning Player Development
The Tampa Bay Lightning have managed to stay afloat and in contention despite what feels like never-ending chaos on the injury front. A major component of this has been the surprise offensive breakout season from defenseman Darren Raddysh.
NHL News / The Hockey Writers / December 22
Lightning Set Tone Early to Beat Blues 4-1
The Tampa Bay Lightning get in the win column in back-to-back games for the just the second time this month, taking down the St. Louis Blues, 4-1. In their last seven games, they’ve won four and taken home at least a point in five.
Tampa Bay Lightning News / Field Level Media / December 22
Lightning cruise past Blues behind 3 points from Darren Raddysh
Darren Raddysh produced three points, Oliver Bjorkstrand reached a milestone of international proportions, and the Tampa Bay Lightning capped their four-game homestand with a 4-1 victory over the St.
NHL News / Yardbarker / December 22
Three underperforming NHL players who must step up
We’re deep enough into the NHL season now that patience is starting to wear thin for some around the league.
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / December 22
Fantasy Hockey 2025-26: Weekly Strength of Schedule and Streaming Targets — Week 12
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Jakob Pelletier News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 21
Tampa Bay Lightning Reassign Jakob Pelletier
The Tampa Bay Lightning announced today that forward Jakob Pelletier has been reassigned to the team’s AHL affiliate, the Syracuse Crunch. Tampa recalled Pelletier on Saturday, and he served as a healthy scratch for the club’s comeback win over the Carolina Hurricanes.
Jon Cooper News / Breakaway on SI / December 20
Jon Cooper Has High Praise for Two Lightning Forwards
The Tampa Bay Lightning have never been shy about who they are. This is a franchise built on standards, not slogans. Every season begins with the same expectation: compete deep into the spring or consider it unfinished business.
Tampa Bay Lightning News / Breakaway on SI / December 19
Paul Bissonnette Identifies Perfect Trade Fit for Lightning
The Tampa Bay Lightning have built one of the NHL’s most balanced teams, a roster shaped by experience, talent, and a proven understanding of what wins in the postseason.
Odeen Tufto News / Inside The Rink / December 19
ECHL: Odeen Tufto Heads Overseas
Fort Wayne Komets Odeen Tufto is heading overseas to Germany to join the Ravensburg Towerstars (DEL2). This will be the second time he’s played in the DEL2, as he had five goals and 10 assists for 15 points in 12 games with the Krefeld Pinguine.
Brandon Hagel News / Daily Faceoff / December 17
Lightning’s Brandon Hagel out day-to-day, not ruled out for Thursday
Some uncertain future for one of the Tampa Bay Lightning‘s top players. When speaking to the media on Wednesday, assistant coach Rob Zettler stated that forward Brandon Hagel is out day-to-day, but has yet to be ruled out for Thursday night’s game against the Los Angeles Kings.
NHL News / Yardbarker / December 16
NHL Department of Player Safety has stopped caring about player safety
Now the department is run by George Parros, a former NHL player whose only claim to fame in the league was for fighting people.
Tampa Bay Lightning News / Last Word On Sports / December 12
Tampa Bay Lightning have Injury to Veteran Milan Bound
The Tampa Bay Lightning are using the injured reserve today. One of the best defencemen of the past decade Victor Hedman has an injury of elbow injury that required surgery.
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