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Lightning Will Be Among Suitors For John Carlson

The Lightning will be among the suitors for veteran defenseman John Carlson in free agency this summer, Pierre LeBrun of TSN wrote Friday. There’s an obvious fit as the Bolts look to replace the Darren Raddysh-sized hole in their lineup – particularly on their power play.

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Offseason Checklist: Tampa Bay Lightning

The offseason is now in full effect following Carolina’s Stanley Cup title. Accordingly, it’s now time to examine what teams will need to accomplish over the coming months. Next up is a look at Tampa Bay.

NHL News / Yardbarker / June 19

Maple Leafs' move for Darren Raddysh is first big risk of offseason

Maple Leafs' move for Darren Raddysh is first big risk of NHL offseason

The Toronto Maple Leafs are facing a massive offseason when it comes to the short-term and long-term outlook of their franchise. After shockingly missing

Leafs GM John Chayka speaks out amid Matthew Knies trade rumors

Three-time Stanley Cup champion retires after 16-year NHL career

Red Wings want him back, but Patrick Kane has other plans

Brendan Gallagher situation: Canucks hoping for a sweet deal from Canadiens

Former NHLer: Mike Babcock is 'only guy that has ever made me hate hockey'

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The NHL began awarding the Conn Smythe Trophy to the most valuable player of the postseason beginning in the 1965 season. How many of the past winners can you name in six minutes?

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Tampa Bay Lightning News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 19

Free Agent Focus: Tampa Bay Lightning

Free agency is now less than a month away, and teams are looking ahead to when it opens. Even with the UFA crop being thinned out in recent months, there will be some quality veterans set to hit the open market in July, while many teams also have key restricted free agents to re-sign.

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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 19

Raddysh was the easiest solution for the Leafs’ blueline

The Toronto Maple Leafs acquired defenseman Darren Raddysh from the Tampa Bay Lightning for a 2026 fifth-round pick on Friday. The 30-year-old blueliner is expected to sign an eight-year contract extension that will pay him around $8.5 million per year.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Field Level Media / June 19

Leafs add D Darren Raddysh in sign-and-trade deal with Lightning

The Toronto Maple Leafs acquired Darren Raddysh from the Tampa Bay Lightning on Friday in a sign-and-trade deal, taking the defenseman off the upcoming NHL free agent market.

Darren Raddysh News / NHL Rumors / June 19

Tampa Bay Lightning Couldn’t Sign Darren Raddysh So Toronto Maple Leafs Pounced

The Tampa Bay Lightning were going to go under some change this offseason. Given GM Julien BriseBois wanted to extend Nikita Kucherov, who could be $12 million a season over a two or three-year deal, he wasn’t going to be able to keep defenseman Darren Raddysh.

Darren Raddysh News / The Hockey Writers / June 19

Maple Leafs Acquire Darren Raddysh in Sign-and-Trade With Lightning

Elliotte Friedman reported on Thursday (Jun. 18) evening that the Toronto Maple Leafs and Tampa Bay Lightning were finalizing a sign-and-trade involving Darren Raddysh, and on Friday (Jun.

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Tampa Bay Lightning News / Daily Faceoff / June 19

Report: Leafs working on sign-and-trade for Lightning’s Darren Raddysh

The Toronto Maple Leafs and Tampa Bay Lightning are working on a sign-and-trade deal that involves defenseman Darren Raddysh, Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman shared on social media.

Darren Raddysh News / NHL Trade Talk / June 19

Maple Leafs Completing Sign-and-Trade with Lightning for Darren Raddysh

The Toronto Maple Leafs and Tampa Bay Lightning are working on a sign-and-trade for defenseman Darren Raddysh. Elliotte Friedman was first to break the news, saying the deal should be announced in the morning on Friday.

Darren Raddysh News / Total Apex Sports / June 18

Leafs Zero In on Darren Raddysh as a Top Free Agency Priority

The Leafs have made their intentions clear heading into July 1. They want a right shot defenseman who can play real minutes, move the puck, and stabilize a blue line that has not found the right mix in years.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / The Hockey Writers / June 18

Tampa Bay Lightning’s Biggest Positional Need This Offseason

This offseason, the Tampa Bay Lightning will be tasked with positioning themselves for another playoff run in 2026-27, and to do so, they must figure out what position to prioritize.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / The Hockey Writers / June 13

Lightning Award Season Recap: Long-Awaited Hardware Arrives

The Tampa Bay Lightning have garnered some serious hardware this season. While playoff hopes were dashed early, members of the team were still rewarded for their efforts in the regular season.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Field Level Media / June 12

Lightning duo leads NHL's First All-Star Team

Hart Trophy winner Nikita Kucherov and Vezina winner Andrei Vasilevskiy of the Tampa Bay Lightning are among six players voted to the NHL First All-Star Team, the league announced Friday.

Nikita Kucherov News / Daily Faceoff / June 12

Should Nikita Kucherov have won the Hart with how many awards Lightning received?

There has been a lot of chatter regarding who was named the NHL’s most valuable player. On Thursday night, the NHL announced that Tampa Bay Lightning forward Nikita Kucherov has won the 2025-26 Hart Trophy, narrowly beating out Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid and Colorado Avalanche forward Nathan MacKinnon.

Nikita Kucherov News / Field Level Media / June 11

Lightning F Nikita Kucherov wins second Hart Trophy

Tampa Bay Lightning winger Nikita Kucherov won his second Hart Trophy on Thursday, nearly a decade after he won his first. Kucherov previously won the award, given to the player voted most valuable to their team by the Professional Hockey Writers Association, in 2018-19.

NHL News / Yardbarker / June 11