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Tampa Bay Lightning News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 3
Jon Cooper Wins 2026 Jack Adams Award
Tampa Bay Lightning head coach Jon Cooper has added another crowning achievement to a storied NHL career. Cooper was announced Wednesday as the 2026 recipient
The '20-point Stanley Cup Playoffs' quiz
How many of the active NHL players to rack up at least 20 points in a single Stanley Cup Playoff run can you name in six minutes?
Jack Pridham News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 1
Brand-new Lightning prospect Jack Pridham commits to Denver for NCAA career
The Tampa Bay Lightning, who were eliminated in the opening round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, swung a trade with the Chicago Blackhawks on Monday, acquiring the signing rights to prospect forward Jack Pridham in return for a third round draft selection in 2027.
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.
Jack Pridham News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 1
Lightning Acquire Rights To Jack Pridham
The Tampa Bay Lightning have acquired the rights of forward prospect Jack Pridham from the Chicago Blackhawks. The 20-year-old Pridham was not expected to sign with Chicago before the 5 P.M.
Jack Pridham News / NHL Trade Talk / June 1
Blackhawks Trade Rights to College Prospect to the Tampa Bay Lightning
The Tampa Bay Lightning announced on Monday that they have acquired the rights to forward Jack Pridham from the Chicago Blackhawks in exchange for a third-round pick in the 2027 NHL Draft.
Tampa Bay Lightning News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 1
Lightning prospect earns Memorial Cup MVP title for Kitchener Rangers
Tampa Bay Lightning prospect Sam O’Reilly closed out a brilliant junior campaign in style, taking home Memorial Cup MVP honors as he led the Kitchener Rangers to a 6-2 win over the Everett Silvertips in Sunday’s 2026 final in Kelowna, British Columbia.
Benjamin Rautiainen News / The Hockey Writers / May 30
Lightning Have Every Reason to Be Excited About Benjamin Rautiainen
The Tampa Bay Lightning locked down another pivotal piece of their future. They announced on Friday (May 29) that they signed prospect forward Benjamin Rautiainen to a three-year entry-level contract.
Jaydon Dureau News / Inside The Rink / May 29
AHL: Jaydon Dureau Heads To USports
Manitoba Moose forward Jaydon Dureau is heading to USports, joining the University of Saskatchewan for the 2026-27 season. Dureau, 25, put up 18 goals and 29 assists for 47 points in 54 games last season in the ECHL with the Norfolk Admirals.
Benjamin Rautiainen News / Daily Faceoff / May 29
Lightning sign Benjamin Rautiainen to entry-level contract
The Tampa Bay Lightning have just locked up the first of their two fourth-round picks from the 2025 NHL Entry Draft. On Friday, the Lightning announced that they have signed center Benjamin Rautiainen to a three-year, entry-level contract.
Corey Perry News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 27
Corey Perry Intends To Continue Playing Career
Recently turned 41-year-old Corey Perry is looking to extend his career into a 22nd season, confirmed by Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic earlier today. Playing in unusual colors back in 2019 as a Dallas Star at age 34, it already looked like Perry hardly had much left in the tank, with just five goals in 57 regular season games.
NHL News / The Hockey Writers / May 27
Will Marner’s Jabs at Maple Leafs Turn into a Kadri Knockout Punch?
Few people are happier today than Mitch Marner. Following the Vegas Golden Knights’ sweep of the Colorado Avalanche on Tuesday, the ex-Toronto Maple Leafs forward is glowing, given he’s moving on to the Stanley Cup Final.
NHL News / The Hockey Writers / May 27
Five potential free agent destinations for Darren Raddysh
The 2025-26 NHL season is almost over, with just weeks left in the postseason before every team begins to prepare for the 2026-27 campaign, where they can begin to push for their chance at a Stanley Cup.
Tampa Bay Lightning News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 25
Lightning re-sign veteran forward to two-way contract
The Tampa Bay Lightning have re-signed forward Scott Sabourin to a one-year, two-way contract, vice president and general manager Julien BriseBois announced on Saturday.
Jakob 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.
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
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.
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 / 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.
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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