Tampa Bay Lightning: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Pontus Holmberg News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 1

Lightning add to depth by signing young forward to a two-year deal

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Lightning sign Tristan Allard to two-year, entry-level contract

Lightning signs Nick Abruzzese to one-year contract

Lightning sign Ryan Fanti to one-year contract

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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.

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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.

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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.

Predators acquire Nicolas Hague from Golden Knights and sign to four-year extension

Predators select Cameron Reid No. 21 overall in 2025 NHL Draft

Predators select Ryker Lee No. 26 overall in 2025 NHL Draft

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Gage Goncalves News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 1

Lightning Re-Sign Gage Goncalves To Two-Year Contract

According to a team announcement, the Tampa Bay Lightning have re-signed restricted free agent forward Gage Goncalves to a two-year, $2.4MM contract, with an AAV of $1.2MM.

Xavier Cormier News / Inside The Rink / July 1

ECHL: Xavier Cormier Heads Overseas

The Trois-Rivières Lions have had a rough Tuesday, as they’ve lost two players before noon. Earlier this morning, Chris Jandric signed in Germany, and now Xavier Cormier is heading overseas to Slovakia to join HK 32 Liptovsky Mikulas.

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.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / The Hockey Writers / June 29

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.

Isaac Howard News / The Hockey Writers / June 29

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.

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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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