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The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz
The NHL began awarding the Conn Smythe Trophy to the most valuable player of the postseason beginning in the 1965 season. How many of the past winners can you name in six minutes?
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.
Darren Raddysh News / The Hockey Writers / June 19
Maple Leafs Acquire Darren Raddysh in Sign-and-Trade With Lightning
Elliotte Friedman reported on Thursday (Jun. 18) evening that the Toronto Maple Leafs and Tampa Bay Lightning were finalizing a sign-and-trade involving Darren Raddysh, and on Friday (Jun.
Tampa Bay Lightning News / Daily Faceoff / June 19
Report: Leafs working on sign-and-trade for Lightning’s Darren Raddysh
The Toronto Maple Leafs and Tampa Bay Lightning are working on a sign-and-trade deal that involves defenseman Darren Raddysh, Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman shared on social media.
Darren Raddysh News / NHL Trade Talk / June 19
Maple Leafs Completing Sign-and-Trade with Lightning for Darren Raddysh
The Toronto Maple Leafs and Tampa Bay Lightning are working on a sign-and-trade for defenseman Darren Raddysh. Elliotte Friedman was first to break the news, saying the deal should be announced in the morning on Friday.
Darren Raddysh News / Total Apex Sports / June 18
Leafs Zero In on Darren Raddysh as a Top Free Agency Priority
The Leafs have made their intentions clear heading into July 1. They want a right shot defenseman who can play real minutes, move the puck, and stabilize a blue line that has not found the right mix in years.
Tampa Bay Lightning News / The Hockey Writers / June 18
Tampa Bay Lightning’s Biggest Positional Need This Offseason
This offseason, the Tampa Bay Lightning will be tasked with positioning themselves for another playoff run in 2026-27, and to do so, they must figure out what position to prioritize.
Darren Raddysh News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 15
Lightning rumors: The lowball contract Tampa Bay offered to Darren Raddysh
The NHL offseason has just begun, and rumors are already running rampant for the Tampa Bay Lightning. With the draft beginning on June 26 and the free agency window opening on July 1, it appears the franchise is rumored to be aiming to keep defenseman Darren Raddysh on the roster.
Tampa Bay Lightning News / The Hockey Writers / June 13
Lightning Award Season Recap: Long-Awaited Hardware Arrives
The Tampa Bay Lightning have garnered some serious hardware this season. While playoff hopes were dashed early, members of the team were still rewarded for their efforts in the regular season.
Tampa Bay Lightning News / Field Level Media / June 12
Lightning duo leads NHL's First All-Star Team
Hart Trophy winner Nikita Kucherov and Vezina winner Andrei Vasilevskiy of the Tampa Bay Lightning are among six players voted to the NHL First All-Star Team, the league announced Friday.
Nikita Kucherov News / Daily Faceoff / June 12
Should Nikita Kucherov have won the Hart with how many awards Lightning received?
There has been a lot of chatter regarding who was named the NHL’s most valuable player. On Thursday night, the NHL announced that Tampa Bay Lightning forward Nikita Kucherov has won the 2025-26 Hart Trophy, narrowly beating out Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid and Colorado Avalanche forward Nathan MacKinnon.
Nikita Kucherov News / Field Level Media / June 11
Lightning F Nikita Kucherov wins second Hart Trophy
Tampa Bay Lightning winger Nikita Kucherov won his second Hart Trophy on Thursday, nearly a decade after he won his first. Kucherov previously won the award, given to the player voted most valuable to their team by the Professional Hockey Writers Association, in 2018-19.
NHL News / Yardbarker / June 11
Lightning's Nikita Kucherov wins NHL MVP in closest vote in over two decades
This is Kucherov's second MVP award, making him one of just 20 players in NHL history to win it at least two times.
Brayden Point News / Inside The Rink / June 6
Brayden Point: Player Profile
Brayden Point was born in Calgary, Canada, on March 13, 1996. As a 13-year-old, Point scored 21 goals and added 12 assists for 33 points in 60 games for the Calgary Bisons.
Tampa Bay Lightning News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 6
Lightning’s Andrei Vasilevskiy joins goalie royalty after 2nd Vezina Trophy
Andrei Vasilevskiy is officially a two-time Vezina Trophy winner after the Tampa Bay Lightning star captured the award for the first time since 2018-19.
Tampa Bay Lightning News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 6
Lightning's Andrei Vasilevskiy wins 2026 Vezina Trophy
While the playoffs didn’t end the way that Andrei Vasilevskiy would have liked, there was no questioning his strong regular-season performance.
NHL News / Yardbarker / June 3
Lightning's Jon Cooper finally named Coach of the Year, but it doesn't feel right
Tampa Bay Lightning head coach Jon Cooper was announced as the winner of the 2025-26 Jack Adams Award, giving him his first Coach of the Year honor.
Benjamin Rautiainen News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 29
Lightning Sign Benjamin Rautiainen To Entry-Level Contract
The Tampa Bay Lightning have inked one of their draft selections from last summer. According to a team announcement, the Lightning have signed forward Benjamin Rautiainen to a three-year, entry-level contract.
NHL News / Yardbarker / May 11
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.
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