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Most Valuable Tampa Bay Lightning Players

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

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.

Brayden Point News / Inside The Rink / June 6
Brayden Point: Player Profile

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

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.

Mitch Marner News / Yardbarker Quizzes
The '20-point Stanley Cup Playoffs' quiz

The '20-point Stanley Cup Playoffs' quiz

How many of the active NHL players to rack up at least 20 points in a single Stanley Cup Playoff run can you name in six minutes?

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Tampa Bay Lightning News / Field Level Media / June 6
Lightning's Andrei Vasilevskiy wins 2nd Vezina Trophy

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.

NHL News / Yardbarker
The 25 greatest rookie seasons in NHL history

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 / Daily Faceoff / June 6
Lightning’s Andrei Vasilevskiy named 2026 Vezina Trophy winner

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

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?
The '2003-04 Tampa Bay Lightning' quiz
Jon Cooper News / Daily Faceoff / June 4
Cooper’s Jack Adams win feels surprising considering award’s reputation

Cooper’s Jack Adams win feels surprising considering award’s reputation

One of the best coaches in the game has finally received the one honor he has been passed over for time and time again. On Wednesday, the NHL announced that the 2025-26 Jack Adams Award was going to Tampa Bay Lightning head coach Jon Cooper.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 4

Lightning coach Jon Cooper’s reaction to winning 1st Jack Adams says it all

Jon Cooper has guided the Tampa Bay Lightning to nine consecutive playoff appearances, four Stanley Cup Final berths and two championships — but he had never won the Jack Adams Award as the NHL’s coach of the year.

NHL News / Yardbarker / June 3
Lightning's Jon Cooper finally named Coach of the Year

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. 

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The ''Madden' cover athletes' quiz
 The ''Madden' cover athletes' quiz
The 'Last 30-point NBA Finals game' quiz
 The 'Last 30-point NBA Finals game' quiz
The 'Most 1,400-yard NFL seasons' quiz
 The 'Most 1,400-yard NFL seasons' quiz
The 'Most field goals-per-game by playoffs' quiz
 The 'Most field goals-per-game by playoffs' quiz
Jon Cooper News / Daily Faceoff / June 3
Lightning’s Jon Cooper wins Jack Adams Award as NHL coach of the year

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
The '2003-04 Tampa Bay Lightning' quiz
Tampa Bay Lightning News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 3
Jon Cooper Wins 2026 Jack Adams Award

Jon Cooper Wins 2026 Jack Adams Award

Tampa Bay Lightning head coach Jon Cooper has added another crowning achievement to a storied NHL career. Cooper was announced Wednesday as the 2026 recipient

Jack Pridham News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 1
Brand-new Lightning prospect Jack Pridham commits to Denver for NCAA career

Brand-new Lightning prospect Jack Pridham commits to Denver for NCAA career

The Tampa Bay Lightning, who were eliminated in the opening round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, swung a trade with the Chicago Blackhawks on Monday, acquiring the signing rights to prospect forward Jack Pridham in return for a third round draft selection in 2027.

Jack Pridham News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 1
Lightning Acquire Rights To Jack Pridham

Lightning Acquire Rights To Jack Pridham

The Tampa Bay Lightning have acquired the rights of forward prospect Jack Pridham from the Chicago Blackhawks. The 20-year-old Pridham was not expected to sign with Chicago before the 5 P.M.

Jack Pridham News / NHL Trade Talk / June 1
Blackhawks Trade Rights to College Prospect to the Tampa Bay Lightning

Blackhawks Trade Rights to College Prospect to the Tampa Bay Lightning

The Tampa Bay Lightning announced on Monday that they have acquired the rights to forward Jack Pridham from the Chicago Blackhawks in exchange for a third-round pick in the 2027 NHL Draft.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 1
Lightning prospect earns Memorial Cup MVP title for Kitchener Rangers

Lightning prospect earns Memorial Cup MVP title for Kitchener Rangers

Tampa Bay Lightning prospect Sam O’Reilly closed out a brilliant junior campaign in style, taking home Memorial Cup MVP honors as he led the Kitchener Rangers to a 6-2 win over the Everett Silvertips in Sunday’s 2026 final in Kelowna, British Columbia.

Benjamin Rautiainen News / The Hockey Writers / May 30
Lightning Have Every Reason to Be Excited About Benjamin Rautiainen

Lightning Have Every Reason to Be Excited About Benjamin Rautiainen

The Tampa Bay Lightning locked down another pivotal piece of their future. They announced on Friday (May 29) that they signed prospect forward Benjamin Rautiainen to a three-year entry-level contract.

Jaydon Dureau News / Inside The Rink / May 29

AHL: Jaydon Dureau Heads To USports

Manitoba Moose forward Jaydon Dureau is heading to USports, joining the University of Saskatchewan for the 2026-27 season. Dureau, 25, put up 18 goals and 29 assists for 47 points in 54 games last season in the ECHL with the Norfolk Admirals.

NHL News / Yardbarker / May 25
Winners, losers from Sunday's Stanley Cup playoffs

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
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Winners, losers from Saturday's NHL playoffs
Former Maple Leafs defenseman signs shocking extension
A Scott Laughton extension is in the cards for the Kings
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 / NHL Rumors / May 6
NHL Rumors: Tampa Bay Lightning – Kucherov, Raddysh, and Cooper

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

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

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.

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