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What Jakob Pelletier’s Big AHL Season Means for the Lightning

The Tampa Bay Lightning have some irons in the fire for the future of their team. Some are up-and-coming prospects who are MVP winners across the world and in the junior ranks.

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Winners, losers from Sunday's Stanley Cup playoffs: Vegas stuns Avalanche for 3-0 series lead

In what is turning out to be one of the most stunning playoff series in recent NHL history, the Vegas Golden Knights took a commanding 3-0 lead over the Colorado Avalanche in the Western Conference Final.

Golden Knights make franchise history with comeback win

Avalanche star Nathan MacKinnon limited after taking shot to knee

Hurricanes' OT win evens series, snaps long drought for franchise

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Former Maple Leafs defenseman signs shocking extension

A Scott Laughton extension is in the cards for the Kings

Scott Sabourin News / Daily Faceoff / May 23

Lightning re-sign Scott Sabourin to one-year, two-way contract

The Tampa Bay Lightning announced Saturday they re-signed forward Scott Sabourin to a one-year, two-way contract. The 33-year-old had a goal and four assists for five points and 89 penalty minutes in 26 regular-season games with the Lightning this season.

Scott Sabourin News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 23

Lightning Re-Sign Scott Sabourin

Veteran Scott Sabourin will be sticking around in the Lightning’s organization for another year. The team announced today that they’ve signed the winger

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The 'Active NHL goal leaders' quiz

How many of the active NHL players with at least 300 goals in their career can you name in six minutes?

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Tampa Bay Lightning News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 20

Lightning shore up depth with pair of 2-way signings

The Tampa Bay Lightning lost in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs for a fourth consecutive season. Now, the Lightning are focused on the offseason and improving the roster to make a run in 2026-27.

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The 25 greatest rookie seasons in NHL history

There have been successful rookie seasons in NHL history, and there have been superior efforts worth celebrating time and time again. Here's our list of the 25 notable seasons from those with official rookie status, as deemed by the NHL, in reverse chronological order.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / The Hockey Writers / May 19

2 Players the Lightning Should Re-Sign, 2 They Should Not

The Tampa Bay Lightning have some decisions to make this offseason, especially regarding some pending unrestricted free agents who might be looking for new homes come July 1.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Daily Faceoff / May 19

Lightning re-sign Nick Abruzzese to one-year contract

The Tampa Bay Lightning are locking up a depth forward for another year. On Tuesday, the team announced that they have re-signed Nick Abruzzese to a one-year, two-way contract.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 19

Lightning Sign Nick Abruzzese To One-Year, Two-Way Deal

The Tampa Bay Lightning have added some proven scoring depth to the organization, announcing the signing of forward Nick Abruzzese to a one-year, two-way contract.

Maxim Groshev News / Daily Faceoff / May 19

Lightning re-sign Maxim Groshev to two-year contract

The Tampa Bay Lightning announced on Tuesday that they’ve re-signed defenseman Maxim Groshev to a two-year contract with an $875,000 cap hit. Groshev was in the final year of his three-year entry-level contract with a $867,500 cap hit, and was set to become a restricted free agent with arbitration rights this summer.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 19

Lightning Re-Sign Groshev To Two-Year Extension

The Tampa Bay Lightning have locked up some organizational blue-line depth, announcing a two-year, two-way contract extension for defenseman Max Groshev.

NHL News / Yardbarker / May 11

How Lightning's Guentzel may impact Penguins' Malkin decision

How Lightning's Jake Guentzel may impact Penguins' Evgeni Malkin decision

Malkin is set to become an unrestricted free agent this offseason, and he will turn 40 years old at the end of July.

Can the Lightning remain competitive for much longer?

Long-term contract for Connor Bedard key for Blackhawks future

Theorizing a draft day trade for the Sharks

Devils hire Braden Birch as assistant GM

Shane Doan, Maple Leafs part ways

Tampa Bay Lightning News / The Hockey Writers / May 11

3 Lightning Prospects Generating Hype for the Future

The Tampa Bay Lightning look to the future now, whether it’s preparation for next season or the talent they have in their system. Despite the lack of first-round picks over the last few years, the latter one remains a relevant point of discussion.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 10

Can The Lightning Remain Competitive For Much Longer?

The Lightning were bounced last week in Game 7 of their opening series against the Canadiens, in what was one of the most evenly matched series the NHL has seen in a long time.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / May 8

Tampa Bay Radio Floats Blockbuster Maple Leafs–Lightning Center Swap

Despite having had vastly different 2025–26 seasons, the Tampa Bay Lightning and Toronto Maple Leafs both enter the summer disappointed and needing to make changes to improve their rosters.

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Tampa Bay Lightning News / The Hockey Writers / May 8

Lightning Winger Nikita Kucherov Receives Latest Hart Finalist Nod

Tampa Bay Lightning winger Nikita Kucherov has a chance to take home his second Hart Memorial Trophy. He was announced as a finalist on Friday alongside Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon and Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 7

2 early Lightning trade candidates after Game 7 Canadiens loss

There was a portion of the 2025-26 season that the Tampa Bay Lightning were the dominant team in the NHL. After a relatively unimpressive start, the Lightning steadied themselves and then ran off a 19-1-1 streak for head coach Jon Cooper.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 7

2 early Lightning trade targets after Game 7 Canadiens loss

The Tampa Bay Lightning were two wins away from winning three consecutive titles during the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Tampa Bay won back-to-back championships during the pandemic seasons and set out to prove they could win it in a normal season before the Colorado Avalanche defeated them in six games.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Daily Faceoff / May 6

Where do the Tampa Bay Lightning go from here?

How the mighty have fallen. The Tampa Bay Lightning were once the model of consistency in the NHL. Beyond just the two Stanley Cup wins in 2020 and 2021, they’ve made the playoffs in 11 of the last 12 seasons, and their .643% regular season points percentage in that span is the best in the league.

Anthony Cirelli News / The Hockey Writers / May 6

Lightning Center Anthony Cirelli Named Selke Finalist

The positive news came the Tampa Bay Lightning‘s way after a first-round exit a few nights ago. Anthony Cirelli has been named a finalist for the Selke Trophy, which is awarded to the forward who best excels in the defensive aspects of the game.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / NHL Rumors / May 6

NHL Rumors: Tampa Bay Lightning – Kucherov, Raddysh, and Cooper

Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic: It was another first-round exit for the Tampa Bay Lightning, their fourth in a row. One executive thinks they lost their identity, and obviously, the Victor Hedman injury hurt, as well as the underperforming Nikita Kucherov and Andrei Vasilevskiy.

Victor Hedman News / NHL Trade Talk / May 5

Victor Hedman Releases Statement About His Struggles and Future with Lightning

It appears defenseman Victor Hedman will return to the NHL, but he’s got a road to travel before he does. The Tampa Bay Lightning played these playoffs without their superstar, who took time away for personal reasons.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Trade Talk Sports / May 5

Insider Speculates About a Potential Offseason Nikita Kucherov Trade

For the fourth consecutive year, the Tampa Bay Lightning were ousted in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs despite championship expectations. And for the fourth straight year, Nikita Kucherov’s underwhelming performance was one of the key reasons why.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / NHL Trade Talk / May 5

Lightning on the Brink: Is Tampa Bay’s Championship Window Slamming Shut?

The Tampa Bay Lightning can point to unlucky bounces and fortunate goals from the Montreal Canadiens in Game 7, but that excuse only goes so far. For the fourth straight year, Tampa Bay’s playoff run ends in the opening round.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Larry Brown Sports / May 5

Jon Cooper had the classiest quote after Game 7 loss to the Canadiens

For the fourth year in a row, the Tampa Bay Lightning struck out in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. But Bolts head coach Jon Cooper was still gracious in defeat following his team’s 2-1 loss in Game 7 of their series against the Montreal Canadiens at the Benchmark International Arena in Tampa, Fla.

Brandon Hagel News / Field Level Media / April 26

Brandon Hagel stays hot as Lightning knot series with Habs

Brandon Hagel scored his second goal of the game with 4:53 remaining in the third period to lift the Tampa Lightning to a 3-2 win over the Canadiens on Sunday night in Montreal.