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On YouTubeTampa Bay Lightning News / ESPN / July 7
Johnson, 2-time Cup winner with Lightning, retires 
Former Chicago Blackhawks forward Tyler Johnson, 34, announced his retirement after playing 13 NHL seasons and winning the Stanley Cup twice with the Tampa Bay Lightning, explaining in a Monday social media post that "I'm ready for what's next."
NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 7
Two-time Stanley Cup champion announces retirement
13-year veteran and two-time Stanley Cup champion Tyler Johnson has announced his retirement from the NHL via his Instagram. Johnson’s last professional game will be marked on Dec. 12 with the Boston Bruins against the Seattle Kraken.
Jeff Tambellini News / Daily Faceoff / July 7
Lightning hire Jeff Tambellini as assistant GM, director of hockey operations
The Tampa Bay Lightning have hired Jeff Tambellini as their assistant general manager and director of hockey operations, the club announced Monday afternoon.
The 'NHL Hart Trophy winners' quiz
Can you name every winner of the Hart Trophy, which honors the most valuable player in the NHL, since 1983?
NHL News / Hockey Latest / July 7
Oilers Nearly Landed Lightning's Top Prospect and Hobey Baker Winner in Wild Draft-Day Deal
NHL insider Frank Seravalli revealed details of a failed trade on draft day, as the Oilers made a trade offer for Tampa Bay's top prospect that did not happen.
Tampa Bay Lightning News / The Hockey Writers / July 7
What a ‘Quiet’ Offseason Means for the Tampa Bay Lightning
The Tampa Bay Lightning were active at the starting gun when free agency began. The moves weren’t flashy, but the vision was clear. They’re looking to build depth through low-risk contracts that consist of players with room for growth.
Isaac Howard News / The Hockey Writers / July 5
Oilers Would Be Smart to Target Lightning’s Isaac Howard
There has been a lot of speculation connecting the Edmonton Oilers to Tampa Bay Lightning prospect Isaac Howard, so let’s talk about it. It all started
Xavier Cormier News / Inside The Rink / July 4
ECHL: Tommy Cormier Heads Back To Trois-Rivières Lions
The Lions will have one Cormier brother back next season as the Trois-Rivières Lions announced that they’ve re-signed Tommy Cormier for the 2025-26 season.
Tampa Bay Lightning News / Inside The Rink / July 3
Tampa Bay Lightning Make Significant Player Signings To Start July
As free agency has started in the National Hockey League, many teams, including the Tampa Bay Lightning, are making significant roster moves with free agents and player extensions.
NHL News / The Hockey Writers / July 3
How the Maple Leafs Replaced Marner—Without Replacing Him
The departure of Mitch Marner marked a significant shift for the Toronto Maple Leafs, leaving fans wondering how the team could fill the void left by one of their top stars.
NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 2
Kings add to depth by signing trio of players
The Los Angeles Kings continue to bolster their depth on the second day of free agency.
Tampa Bay Lightning News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 2
Lightning hand former first-round pick 3-year contract
The Tampa Bay Lightning are looking to make some moves this offseason after coming up short in the Stanley Cup Playoffs once again. While many teams were
Tampa Bay Lightning News / Last Word On Sports / July 2
The Tampa Bay Lightning Went Fishing in the Free Agent Pond and Found Forward
The Tampa Bay Lightning made a little splash today with some news. They announce that they have signed a good, young player, taking him off the free agent market.
Pontus Holmberg News / Last Word On Sports / July 1
Tampa Bay Lightning Sign Swedish Forward
The Tampa Bay Lightning have re-signed 26-year-old Pontus Holmberg to a contract extension on [day of week]. Holmberg was signed to a [term]-year deal at [AAV] AAV.
Pontus Holmberg News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 1
Lightning add to depth by signing young forward to a two-year deal
As expected, the Lightning are operating on the fringes of this year’s free agent market.
Tampa Bay Lightning News / Daily Faceoff / July 1
Lightning signs Nick Abruzzese to one-year contract
On Tuesday, Tampa Bay Lightning general manager Julien BriseBois announced that the team has signed forward Nick Abruzzese to a one-year, two-way contract.
Ryan Fanti News / Daily Faceoff / July 1
Lightning sign Ryan Fanti to one-year contract
On Tuesday, Tampa Bay Lightning general manager Julien BriseBois announced the team has signed goaltender Ryan Fanti to a one-year, two-way contract. This is the 25-year-old’s first NHL contract since his two-year, entry-level contract with the Edmonton Oilers came to an end at the conclusion of the 2023-24 season.
Tampa Bay Lightning News / Daily Faceoff / July 1
Lightning sign Tristan Allard to two-year, entry-level contract
The Tampa Bay Lightning announced on Tuesday that general manager Julien BriseBois and the team have agreed to terms with forward Tristan Allard on a two-year, entry-level contract.
NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 1
Predators add to defensive core with a two-year deal
Since debuting during the 2022-23 season, he has scored 13 goals and 63 points in 220 career contests with a +27 rating, averaging 15:45 of ice time per night.
Conor Sheary News / Last Word On Sports / June 30
Tampa Bay Lightning Place Forward Conor Sheary On Waivers
Yesterday, the Tampa Bay Lightning placed ten-year veteran Conor Sheary on unconditional waivers. Today, he cleared, meaning that the two sides were mutually agreeing to terminate his contract.
Isaac Howard News / House of Hockey / June 29
Trade Developing For Former Lightning First Round Pick as Time Runs Out For the Team
Isaac Howard is on his way out of Tampa Bay, but while a trade is developing, we are yet to see anything come together for one major reason. Once upon a time, Isaac Howard was considered a future star for the Tampa Bay Lightning, but after his NCAA and Hobey Baker Award winning season came to an end, things clearly changed.
Tampa Bay Lightning News / Blade of Steel / June 29
Tampa Bay Lightning Unexpectedly Terminate Contract With Two-Time Cup Champion
The Tampa Bay Lightning have a tight salary cap, and as a result, they're set to terminate the contract of veteran winger Conor Sheary. The Tampa Bay Lightning made the Stanley Cup Playoffs once again in 2025, but after a first-round defeat at the hands of Florida Panthers, they head into the off-season looking to make some major changes.
Tampa Bay Lightning News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 29
Lightning Share Plans, Expectations For Free Agency
The Tampa Bay Lightning are approaching July 1st with only three notable pending-free agents. That short list has made the summer easy to forecast for Bolts general manager Julien BriseBois, who broke down the team’s upcoming expectations to Diandra Loux of The Hockey News.
NHL News / Hockey Latest / June 27
NHL Analyst Links Lightning to Fan-Favorite Jets Forward in Free Agency
NHL analyst Michael DeRosa has linked one of the fan-favorite Jets forwards who joined the team last season to the Tampa Bay Lightning in free agency. The Tampa Bay Lightning will likely look to add more depth to their forward group this offseason, and they are especially looking to add to their bottom six.
Yanni Gourde News / Field Level Media / June 2
Lightning sign Yanni Gourde to a six-year, $14M extension
The Tampa Bay Lightning signed forward Yanni Gourde to a six-year extension worth $14M on Monday. Gourde, 33, was set to become an unrestricted free agent on July 1.
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