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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.

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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.

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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?

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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 / 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.

Nikita Kucherov News / Daily Faceoff / June 11

Lightning’s Nikita Kucherov wins 2025-26 Hart Trophy

One of the premier playmakers in the game is taking home one of hockey’s greatest honors. On Thursday night, the NHL announced that Tampa Bay Lightning forward Nikita Kucherov is the recipient of the 2025-26 Hart Trophy as the league’s most valuable player.

Nikita Kucherov News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 11

Nikita Kucherov Wins 2026 Hart Trophy

Tampa Bay Lightning forward Nikita Kucherov has been named the 2026 Hart Trophy winner, the annual award for the top player in the National Hockey League.

NHL News / Yardbarker / June 11

Nikita Kucherov wins MVP in closest vote in over two decades

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.

Oilers star requests trade

Oilers need to end their Mike Babcock pursuit before they do even more damage

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Tampa Bay Lightning News / The Hockey Writers / June 7

Most Valuable Tampa Bay Lightning Players

The Tampa Bay Lightning have become a notable example of a team that has had to make the most of valuable salary cap space over the years. They have an opportunity to catch a break with the cap going up over the next few seasons.

Andrei Vasilevskiy News / The Hockey Writers / June 6

Lightning Goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy Wins Second Vezina Trophy

For the second time in his career, Tampa Bay Lightning netminder Andrei Vasilevskiy is a Vezina Trophy winner. He was announced as the winner Saturday morning, beating out Ilya Sorokin and Jeremy Swayman for the award.

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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.

Andrei Vasilevskiy News / Field Level Media / June 6

Lightning's Andrei Vasilevskiy wins 2nd Vezina Trophy

Tampa Bay Lightning goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy is now a two-time Vezina Trophy winner. The NHL on Saturday named Vasilevskiy as the 2025-26 recipient of the honor, which is awarded "to the goaltender adjudged to be the best at his position," as selected by league general managers.

Andrei Vasilevskiy News / Daily Faceoff / June 6

Lightning’s Andrei Vasilevskiy named 2026 Vezina Trophy winner

Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy has been named the winner of the 2026 Vezina Trophy as the NHL’s top goaltender. Vasilevskiy, 31, posted a 39-15-4 record, two shutouts, and a .912 save percentage in 58 games with the Lightning during the 2025-26 regular season.

Andrei Vasilevskiy 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.

Canadiens' Cole Caufield shows 'hero' Johnny Gaudreau love after winning Lady Byng Trophy

How have other NHL teams done after hiring franchise icons in the front office?

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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.

Three-time Stanley Cup champion 'likely' to retire from NHL

NHL superstar named grand marshal for NASCAR race in Michigan

Hurricanes' top line is getting chances, not results. What’s wrong?

Golden Knights took advantage of Hurricanes’ systems in Game 1

Could the Montreal Canadiens sell high on Jakub Dobes?

Jon Cooper News / Daily Faceoff / June 3

Lightning’s Jon Cooper wins Jack Adams Award as NHL coach of the year

Tampa Bay Lightning head coach Jon Cooper has been named the winner of the 2026 Jack Adams Award as the NHL’s coach of the year, the club announced Wednesday afternoon.

Bruce Boudreau takes parting shot at outgoing Canucks management group

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