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NHL News / Athlon Sports / July 9
Lightning, Oilers Announce Major Trade of Top Prospects
The Tampa Bay Lightning and Edmonton Oilers shook up their respective prospect pools with a major trade on Tuesday. The rare mid-July swap of top prospects will see the Oilers send 2024 first-round pick (No.
Isaac Howard News / The Hockey Writers / July 9
Oilers Acquire Isaac Howard From Lightning in Exchange for Sam O’Reilly
After weeks of speculation, the Edmonton Oilers and Tampa Bay Lightning have completed a trade. The Lightning have traded forward Isaac Howard to the Oilers in exchange for forward Sam O’Reilly.
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Isaac Howard News / Daily Faceoff / July 8
Lightning trade Isaac Howard to Oilers for Sam O’Reilly
A notable move involving one of the best players in college hockey. On Tuesday night, the Edmonton Oilers acquired the signing rights of forward Isaac Howard from the Tampa Bay Lightning.
NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 8
Lightning, Oilers pull off late-night trade involving recent first-round picks
In a late-night deal, the Tampa Bay Lightning and Edmonton Oilers are swapping recent first-round picks
Jon Cooper News / The Hockey Writers / July 8
Will Jon Cooper Era End if the Lightning Don’t Bounce Back Next Season?
The Tampa Bay Lightning have become a familiar face in the Stanley Cup Playoffs with 10 playoff appearances. However, in the past three postseasons, they haven’t made it past the first round.
Tampa Bay Lightning News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 8
Grading Lightning’s 2025 NHL Draft class
The 2025 NHL Draft is over with, and as a result, it’s time to examine how each team did this year. The Tampa Bay Lightning served as the NHL’s model organization for years, and the draft was a big reason why.
Tampa 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 9
Two-time Stanley Cup champion announces retirement
His last professional game was on Dec. 12 with the Boston Bruins against the Seattle Kraken.
Tampa Bay Lightning 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.
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 / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 2
Tampa Bay Lightning inks promising 26-year-old forward to 2-year deal
The Tampa Bay Lightning just strengthened their forward depth by signing 26-year-old Pontus Holmberg to a two-year deal worth $1.55 million annually. This move shows Tampa acting decisively to add a reliable, two-way winger.
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.
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 / 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 / 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.
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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