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On YouTubeJakob Pelletier News / The Hockey Writers / May 25
What Jakob Pelletier’s Big AHL Season Means for the Lightning
The Tampa Bay Lightning have some irons in the fire for the future of their team. Some are up-and-coming prospects who are MVP winners across the world and in the junior ranks.
NHL News / Yardbarker / May 25
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.
Scott Sabourin News / Daily Faceoff / May 23
Lightning re-sign Scott Sabourin to one-year, two-way contract
The Tampa Bay Lightning announced Saturday they re-signed forward Scott Sabourin to a one-year, two-way contract. The 33-year-old had a goal and four assists for five points and 89 penalty minutes in 26 regular-season games with the Lightning this season.
The 'Active NHL goal leaders' quiz
How many of the active NHL players with at least 300 goals in their career can you name in six minutes?
Scott Sabourin News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 23
Lightning Re-Sign Scott Sabourin
Veteran Scott Sabourin will be sticking around in the Lightning’s organization for another year. The team announced today that they’ve signed the winger
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 / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 20
Lightning shore up depth with pair of 2-way signings
The Tampa Bay Lightning lost in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs for a fourth consecutive season. Now, the Lightning are focused on the offseason and improving the roster to make a run in 2026-27.
Tampa Bay Lightning News / The Hockey Writers / May 19
2 Players the Lightning Should Re-Sign, 2 They Should Not
The Tampa Bay Lightning have some decisions to make this offseason, especially regarding some pending unrestricted free agents who might be looking for new homes come July 1.
Tampa Bay Lightning News / Daily Faceoff / May 19
Lightning re-sign Nick Abruzzese to one-year contract
The Tampa Bay Lightning are locking up a depth forward for another year. On Tuesday, the team announced that they have re-signed Nick Abruzzese to a one-year, two-way contract.
Tampa Bay Lightning News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 19
Lightning Sign Nick Abruzzese To One-Year, Two-Way Deal
The Tampa Bay Lightning have added some proven scoring depth to the organization, announcing the signing of forward Nick Abruzzese to a one-year, two-way contract.
Maxim Groshev News / Daily Faceoff / May 19
Lightning re-sign Maxim Groshev to two-year contract
The Tampa Bay Lightning announced on Tuesday that they’ve re-signed defenseman Maxim Groshev to a two-year contract with an $875,000 cap hit. Groshev was in the final year of his three-year entry-level contract with a $867,500 cap hit, and was set to become a restricted free agent with arbitration rights this summer.
Tampa Bay Lightning News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 19
Lightning Re-Sign Groshev To Two-Year Extension
The Tampa Bay Lightning have locked up some organizational blue-line depth, announcing a two-year, two-way contract extension for defenseman Max Groshev.
NHL News / Yardbarker / May 11
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.
Tampa Bay Lightning News / The Hockey Writers / May 11
3 Lightning Prospects Generating Hype for the Future
The Tampa Bay Lightning look to the future now, whether it’s preparation for next season or the talent they have in their system. Despite the lack of first-round picks over the last few years, the latter one remains a relevant point of discussion.
Tampa Bay Lightning News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 10
Can The Lightning Remain Competitive For Much Longer?
The Lightning were bounced last week in Game 7 of their opening series against the Canadiens, in what was one of the most evenly matched series the NHL has seen in a long time.
NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / May 8
Tampa Bay Radio Floats Blockbuster Maple Leafs–Lightning Center Swap
Despite having had vastly different 2025–26 seasons, the Tampa Bay Lightning and Toronto Maple Leafs both enter the summer disappointed and needing to make changes to improve their rosters.
Nikita Kucherov News / The Hockey Writers / May 8
Lightning Winger Nikita Kucherov Receives Latest Hart Finalist Nod
Tampa Bay Lightning winger Nikita Kucherov has a chance to take home his second Hart Memorial Trophy. He was announced as a finalist on Friday alongside Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon and Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid.
Tampa Bay Lightning News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 7
2 early Lightning trade candidates after Game 7 Canadiens loss
There was a portion of the 2025-26 season that the Tampa Bay Lightning were the dominant team in the NHL. After a relatively unimpressive start, the Lightning steadied themselves and then ran off a 19-1-1 streak for head coach Jon Cooper.
Tampa Bay Lightning News / Daily Faceoff / May 6
Where do the Tampa Bay Lightning go from here?
How the mighty have fallen. The Tampa Bay Lightning were once the model of consistency in the NHL. Beyond just the two Stanley Cup wins in 2020 and 2021, they’ve made the playoffs in 11 of the last 12 seasons, and their .643% regular season points percentage in that span is the best in the league.
Tampa Bay Lightning News / NHL Rumors / May 6
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
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.
Nikita Kucherov News / Trade Talk Sports / May 5
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.
Tampa Bay Lightning News / NHL Trade Talk / May 5
Lightning on the Brink: Is Tampa Bay’s Championship Window Slamming Shut?
The Tampa Bay Lightning can point to unlucky bounces and fortunate goals from the Montreal Canadiens in Game 7, but that excuse only goes so far. For the fourth straight year, Tampa Bay’s playoff run ends in the opening round.
Jon Cooper News / Larry Brown Sports / May 5
Jon Cooper had the classiest quote after Game 7 loss to the Canadiens
For the fourth year in a row, the Tampa Bay Lightning struck out in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. But Bolts head coach Jon Cooper was still gracious in defeat following his team’s 2-1 loss in Game 7 of their series against the Montreal Canadiens at the Benchmark International Arena in Tampa, Fla.
Brandon Hagel News / Field Level Media / April 26
Brandon Hagel stays hot as Lightning knot series with Habs
Brandon Hagel scored his second goal of the game with 4:53 remaining in the third period to lift the Tampa Lightning to a 3-2 win over the Canadiens on Sunday night in Montreal.
NHL News / Yardbarker / April 21
Brandon Hagel's Gordie Howe hat trick saves Lightning from 2-0 hole in win over Canadiens
Tampa Bay Lightning left winger Brandon Hagel was a busy man on Tuesday night.
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