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Tampa Bay Lightning Free Agency Candidates for 2024-25 Roster

While depth free agent signings are one of the most disastrous aspects of team-building in the National Hockey League, previous Stanley Cup winners find cost-effective players to fill their rosters.

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Lightning Round: Random thoughts on the second round

Have I been paying a lot of attention to the second round of the NHL playoffs? Well, I wouldn’t say “a lot”. After a long season, and for the good of my marriage, stepping away from night-by-night coverage of hockey is for the best.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / May 13

NHL Rumours: Tampa Bay Lightning and Minnesota Wild

It’s time for another round of NHL rumours as we continue through the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs. There are some big things in the offing this coming offseason.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Raw Charge / May 13

Lightning Round: How the Lightning players are faring at the World Championships

With the 2024 IIHF Men’s World Championships now entering the fourth day of play, most of the teams have at least a couple of games under their belts in the preliminary group stage.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / The Hockey Writers / May 11

Lightning Affiliates Both Win Playoff Series to Advance to Next Round

While the Tampa Bay Lightning lost in their first-round series, their American Hockey League and ECHL affiliates advanced out of the first round in their respective playoffs.

Cole Koepke News / Raw Charge / May 10

Cole Koepke’s two goals propels Crunch over Amerks in decisive Game 5 victory

The Syracuse Crunch are going somewhere they haven’t been since 2018, the second round of the playoffs (or the third, if you believe the play-in series counts as a round).

Anthony Cirelli News / ClutchPoints / May 10

Lightning could trade Anthony Cirelli this summer

The Tampa Bay Lightning appear to have fallen quite a bit from their halcyon days of 2020 and 2021 when they won back-to-back Stanley Cup championships.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / The Hockey Writers / May 10

Lightning Players Participating in the 2024 IIHF World Championship

The 2024 IIHF World Championship is set to begin in Czechia on Friday when sixteen countries will battle for the men’s world championship crown. The competition is not without its Tampa Bay Lightning representation.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Last Word On Sports / May 10

Tampa Bay Lightning Energetic Winger Has Another Level

Michael Eyssimont had his most impactful season to date in 2023-24, which is supported by his stats. Originally selected in the sixth round of the 2016 NHL Draft, the Colorado native was dealt to the Tampa Bay Lightning at the 2023 NHL Trade Deadline.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 8

NHL announces Ted Lindsay Award finalists

The National Hockey League has announced the three finalists for the 2024 Ted Lindsay Award.

Every Hart Trophy winner of the NHL's Expansion Era

The 'Calder Memorial Trophy winners' quiz

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Last Word On Sports / May 8

Tampa Bay Lightning Depth Forward Candidates for 2024-25 Roster

Depth forward price tags are one of the most overlooked aspects of team-building in the National Hockey League. Previous Stanley Cup winners rely on cheap depth options to round out their roster behind their superstars.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 7

NHL announces 2024 Hart Trophy finalists

The NHL has announced the finalists for the Hart Trophy.

Every Hart Trophy winner of the NHL's Expansion Era

The 'Hart Trophy winners' quiz

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Raw Charge / May 7

Lightning Round: It’s draft lottery day!

For the umpteenth year in a row, the Tampa Bay Lightning don’t have to lose any sleep in regards to how the Ping Pong balls will fall in regards to the NHL draft.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / NHL Rumors / May 5

NHL Rumors: Utah, and the Tampa Bay Lightning

The Fourth Period: Utah has $43.26 million in projected salary cap space heading into next season. They have pending RFAs in Sean Durzi, Juuso Valimaki and J.J.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / ClutchPoints / May 3

Lightning’s Steven Stamkos linked to pair of Original Six teams

Steven Stamkos has been the heart and soul of the Tampa Bay Lightning for over a decade, but as the longtime captain approaches the end of his contract, there could be difficult decisions ahead.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / NHL Rumors / May 3

NHL Rumors: Victor Hedman, Anthony Duclair, Matt Dumba, and Jon Cooper

The Tampa Bay Lightning held the final media availability of the season as General Manager Julien BriseBois discussed the pending free agents this season.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / May 2

NHL Rumours: Tampa Bay Lightning and Washington Capitals

It’s time for another round of NHL rumours. Some series have already been decided and that means questions about the uncertain future of teams will come to a head.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / May 2

How The Lightning Power Play Let Them Down vs Panthers

Heading into the Stanley Cup Playoffs, the Tampa Bay Lightning operated as the league’s best power play (28.6%). With the Bolts outmatched at even strength against the Florida Panthers, capitalizing on special teams was critical to taking down the top seed in the Atlantic Division.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 1

Lightning have started extension talks with a pair of stars

There has been plenty of speculation regarding the future of Steven Stamkos in Tampa Bay after it was announced in training camp that there wouldn’t be any extension discussions during the season.

Panthers advance by eliminating Florida rival Lightning

Steven Stamkos covets return to Tampa Bay for 17th season

Lightning HC's controversial comment caused him more pain than series defeat

Who are the current captains of every NHL team?

The '2003-04 Tampa Bay Lightning' quiz

Jon Cooper News / Yardbarker / May 1