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Lightning Need an Offseason of Roster Changes

The Tampa Bay Lightning had an unsuccessful postseason. There are major changes they need to make to the roster before training camp begins in September.

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Lightning Still Struggling to Find Solution to Isaac Howard Dilemma

The Tampa Bay Lightning have made it through another draft season. They had a lack of picks in the early rounds but still managed to walk away with eight picks.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / June 29

Seattle’s Veleno, Tampa Bay’s Sheary placed on unconditional waivers

There was some activity on the NHL waiver wire on Sunday, as the Tampa Bay Lightning placed winger Conor Sheary while the Seattle Kraken placed center Joe Veleno on unconditional waivers.

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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.

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The 25 greatest American-born hockey players of all-time

Hockey might be the official sport of Canada, but the United States has also produced some elite talent. With that in mind, here's our list of the 25 best U.S.-born players, listed in alphabetical order.

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.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Daily Faceoff / June 28

Lightning select Ethan Czata No. 56 overall in 2025 NHL Draft

The Tampa Bay Lightning selected center Ethan Czata of the OHL’s Niagara IceDogs with the No. X overall selection in the 2025 NHL Draft on Saturday. Through

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 27

Stars part ways with assistant coach Misha Donskov

Stars assistant coach Misha Donskov has left the club to become a top coach and executive with Hockey Canada’s men’s national team program, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet said Friday.

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.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / The Hockey Writers / June 26

4 Prospects the Lightning Should Target in the Late Draft Rounds

The Tampa Bay Lightning are scheduled to make seven selections at the 2025 NHL Draft on Friday, June 27, and Saturday, June 28, at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles.

Cam Atkinson News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 24

Lightning will not offer extension to Cam Atkinson

The Lightning will not pitch an extension to veteran forward Cam Atkinson, David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period says. He’ll become an unrestricted free agent next week.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 24

3 players Lightning must trade in 2025 NHL offseason

The Tampa Bay Lightning just made the playoffs for the eighth straight season. The Lightning lost to the Florida Panthers for a second straight year in the first round.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / The Hockey Writers / June 24

How the Lightning Can Fix Their Power Play for Next Season

The Tampa Bay Lightning fell in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the third consecutive year. A major factor in their playoff exit was their ineffective power play.

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Nick Perbix News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 22

Lightning’s Nick Perbix Will Test Free Agency

There will be no extension keeping Lightning defenseman Nicklaus Perbix off the open market before July 1, David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period reports.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Last Word On Sports / June 20

Limited Cap Space Make for Tough Decisions in Tampa Bay Lightning Offseason

After watching their cross-state rival Florida Panthers win back-to-back Stanley Cups, the Tampa Bay Lightning want to do everything possible to make sure it’s not a Threepeat.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 19

Free-agent focus for Tampa Bay Lightning

Free agency is less than a month away and teams are looking ahead to when it opens. There will be several impact players set to hit the open market in July while many teams have key restricted free agents to re-sign as well. We continue our look around the NHL with an overview of the free agent situation for the Lightning.

Jake Guentzel News / The Hockey Writers / June 18

Looking Back at the Lightning’s Jake Guentzel Trade 1 Year Later

It’s been nearly 12 months since the Tampa Bay Lightning acquired the rights to forward Jake Guentzel and signed him to a seven-year contract. His rights were acquired from the Carolina Hurricanes on June 30, 2024, in exchange for a third-round pick.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / The Hockey Writers / June 16

5 Lightning Named to Preliminary Rosters for the 2026 Winter Olympics

The 2026 Olympic Winter Games will take place from Feb. 6 to 22, 2026, in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy, and five members of the Tampa Bay Lightning have been named to their respective countries’ preliminary rosters.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Daily Faceoff / June 16

Cash-strapped Lightning have an interesting offseason ahead of them

One of the teams that is going to be worth keeping an eye on this offseason is the Tampa Bay Lightning. Despite showing improvements during the 2024-25 season, finishing second in the Atlantic Division, the Lightning were unceremoniously roasted by the Florida Panthers in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Nikita Kucherov News / Daily Faceoff / June 16

Will Lightning’s Nikita Kucherov win another Hart Trophy?

The Hart Trophy winner was announced last week, with the award going to Winnipeg Jets goaltender Conner Hellebuyck, the first time a goaltender has won the award since Carey Price in 2015.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / House of Hockey / June 14

Former Top Tampa Bay Prospect Expected to Be Signed by Conference Rival

Back in 2020, the Tampa Bay Lightning drafted goaltender Amir Miftakhov, and after failing to make it to the NHL, he could be signed by a major rival.

Frank Seravalli News / House of Hockey / June 14

Relationship Between Lightning and First Round Pick Over' Per Frank Seravalli: Trade Imminent

Isaac Howard was meant to be the next big star in Tampa Bay, but now the Hobey Baker Award winner is likely to be traded as their relationship is over.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 8

Lightning’s nightmare scenario in 2025 NHL Free Agency

After a strong regular season, the Tampa Bay Lightning once again entered the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Once again, they would face off against the Florida Panthers, their in-state rival.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Breakaway on SI / June 6

Lightning HC Says He’s Not Leaving

The Tampa Bay Lightning aren’t far removed from being one of the most dominant teams in the NHL with back-to-back Stanley Cup championships in 2020 and 2021.

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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NHL News / Yardbarker / April 28

NHL dropped the ball by not suspending Matthew Tkachuk

NHL dropped the ball by not suspending Panthers' Matthew Tkachuk

Florida Panthers forward Matthew Tkachuk has reportedly avoided supplemental discipline for a late hit on Tampa Bay Lightning forward Jake Guentzel during Game 3 of their series on Saturday afternoon.

Panthers star Matthew Tkachuk avoids a suspension

Lightning's Brandon Hagel suspended for dirty hit

Stanley Cup playoffs takeaways: Lightning-Panthers intensity rises; Senators survive

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