It’s been nearly 12 months since the Tampa Bay Lightning acquired the rights to forward Jake Guentzel and signed him to a seven-year contract. His rights were acquired from the Carolina Hurricanes on June 30, 2024, in exchange for a third-round pick.
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, a report has been floating around that Mitch Marner will not be returning to the Toronto Maple Leafs this offseason. With that, it is becoming more likely that the Maple Leafs will retain John Tavares.
There have been a number of players who have been fun to watch so far in the 2024-25 Stanley Cup Playoffs. On Daily Faceoff Live, Frank Seravalli explains why Jake Guentzel was a playoff standout for the Tampa Bay Lightning during their first-round matchup against reigning Stanley Cup champions the Florida Panthers.
Can you name every winner of the Hart Trophy, which honors the most valuable player in the NHL, since 1983?
Matthew Tkachuk played another great series against Tampa Bay, and that included a late hit on Jake Guentzel, with Tkachuk revealing nothing was said after it despite the criticism from fans and analysts.
Hockey might be the official sport of Canada, but the United States has also produced some elite talent. With that in mind, here's our list of the 25 best U.S.-born players, listed in alphabetical order.
The 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs continued on Tuesday night and included the first team to advance and more pressure mounting on a Stanley Cup contender.
Florida Panthers forward Matthew Tkachuk has reportedly avoided supplemental discipline for a late hit on Tampa Bay Lightning forward Jake Guentzel during Game 3 of their series on Saturday afternoon.
The Florida Panthers and Tampa Bay Lightning series intensified on Saturday after a controversial hit involving Panthers' Matthew Tkachuk and Lightning's Jake Guentzel during Game 3.
The Stanley Cup playoffs continued on Saturday with four games. Here are some key takeaways from the day's action.
Florida Panthers superstar Matthew Tkachuk was ejected today after a late hit on Jake Guentzel dramatically increased tensions between the two teams. The Battle of Florida is alive and well in the NHL this year as the Tampa Bay Lightning and Florida Panthers face off for a highly-anticipated first-round matchup.
Let's take a look at some great careers that ended on less than stellar notes.
The Tampa Bay Lightning have what it takes to make a return to the Stanley Cup Final, even without franchise legend Steven Stamkos. Obviously names like Nikita Kucherov, Victor Hedman, and Andrei Vasilevskiy will be crucial to the Lightning’s success, but a fresh face will also play a huge role.
It was indeed a move that was stunning for the faithful of the Tampa Bay Lightning. The team let Steven Stamkos sign with the Nashville Predators in NHL Free Agency over the summer.
Jake Guentzel scored three times in the second period to lead the Tampa Bay Lightning back from a two-goal deficit and defeat the Buffalo Sabres 6-5. The Lightning are now 9-1 in their last 10 games, while the Sabres suffered their fifth straight defeat.
Ever since Jake Guentzel broke into the NHL, all he has done is score big goals in the big moments. From the Stanley Cup Playoffs to the Stanley Cup Final and every game in between.
The Pittsburgh Penguins knew Ville Koivunen could score. He put on a clinic Wednesday night in an American Hockey League game. Koivunen had four goals, all in the first two periods, as Wilkes-Barre/Scranton put a 9-0 pasting on the visiting Hershey Bears.
The Tampa Bay Lightning headed out Wednesday to begin a three-game California road trip, but they are not sure whether they will be showing off their top offseason addition.
The injury forced him out of Tampa Bay’s lineup in its Sunday matchup against Montreal.
Jake Guentzel scored in his NHL-best seventh straight game and the Tampa Bay Lightning fended off a strong comeback by the visiting Columbus Blue Jackets in a 5-3 win Tuesday night.
Since the Tampa Bay Lightning allowed longtime captain Steven Stamkos to walk in free agency, choosing instead to acquire then sign forward Jake Guentzel to a seven-year deal, $63 million contract, it’s been nothing short of success.
The Tampa Bay Lightning are officially in a new era. It's been a couple seasons since their second straight Stanley Cup championship. Their long-time captain and organizational legend Steven Stamkos departed the team during free agency, paving the way for franchise defenseman Viktor Hedman to assume the captaincy.
Having consistent even-strength offense is one of the most vital components of a dominant team. Seven out of the last ten Stanley Cup champions finished top ten in goals for per 60 (GF/60) at 5-on-5 during the regular season (via Evolving Hockey).
In Tampa, he could form one of the most terrifying top lines in the league alongside Nikita Kucherov and Brayden Point.
The news comes a few hours after the Lightning acquired his rights from the Carolina Hurricanes in exchange for a third-round pick in the 2025 NHL Draft.
Alright, alright. Hands up. Mea culpa. You got us. Writing an article about how the Vancouver Canucks are better off without Jake Guentzel on the very morning that the Tampa Bay Lightning secured his rights via trade – and presumably began negotiations on a major contract extension immediately thereafter – is downright cowardly.
Stamkos has been one of the franchise's premier players since it selected him with the No. 1 overall pick in 2008.
As the NHL free agency period approaches, Jake Guentzel has emerged as one of the most sought-after players on the market. Multiple teams, including the Carolina Hurricanes, Detroit Red Wings, New York Rangers, Vancouver Canucks, and Los Angeles Kings, are reportedly keen on signing the star forward.
Jeff Paterson from the Rink Wide Podcast and Canucks Army joined Daily Faceoff Live to discuss why Jake Guentzel is a good play for the Vancouver Canucks.
An extension in Carolina doesn’t appear to be in the cards, and his signing rights have been made available for trade for teams to get an inside track on a deal before July 1.
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