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During the 2017-18 season, the New York Rangers traded their captain Ryan McDonagh to the Tampa Bay Lightning along with center J.T. Miller in exchange for Vladislav Namestnikov, Brett Howden, Libor Hajek, and a first-round pick which they used to draft Nils Lundkvist.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / NHL Rumors / May 5

Lightning GM Julien BriseBois, Jon Cooper address coach's contract situation

Eduardo A. Encina: Tampa Bay Lightning GM Julien BriseBois, when asked if head coach Jon Cooper’s contract goes beyond next season, BriseBois would get into the details: “I understand that a question that’s relevant for our fans, it’s relevant for our players, relevant to our organization.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / April 16

‘Silent killer’: NHLers join in on the fight against ALS

In words made famous by Liev Schreiber from HBO’s 24/7 The Road to the Winter Classic: “Never get caught telling a hockey player, it’s just a game. Never get caught trying to explain to him all the things in the world that matter so much more.

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Lightning’s Ryan McDonagh, Erik Cernak are the shutdown pairing to beat in the Atlantic Division

Ryan McDonagh played his 1,000th game on March 27, which naturally invites reflection on an outstanding career. McDonagh is the type of defenceman that

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Daily Faceoff / April 1

Lightning defensemen Ryan McDonagh joins exclusive club with latest blocked shot

The milestone comes in the span of a significant few days for the 35-year-old blueliner.

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Tampa Bay Lightning News / Raw Charge / February 4

Solid effort leads to two points as Lightning beat Senators, 4-3

Don’t look now, but the Tampa Bay Lightning have strung together three straight games with points. Brandon Hagel’s third-period goal gave the Lightning a late lead, and then Ryan McDonagh’s empty-net goal proved to be the difference as Tampa Bay snapped the Ottawa Senators’ five-game winning streak with a 4-3 victory.

NHL News / Raw Charge / January 28

Lightning come up empty against Blackhawks in 4-1 loss

“We’ve got to get better.” Ryan McDonagh summed it up pretty well following the Tampa Bay Lightning’s 4-1 loss to the Chicago Blackhawks on Tuesday night.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / The Hockey Writers / January 10

Point & McDonagh Set Milestones as the Lightning Beat the Struggling Bruins 4-1

Brayden Point and Ryan McDonagh reached point milestones in leading the Tampa Bay Lightning to a 4-1 victory over the struggling Boston Bruins. The game featured the first-ever matchup between brothers Morgan and Conor Geekie.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / NHL on ClutchPoints / August 26

Ryan McDonagh makes interesting Steven Stamkos, Mikhail Sergachev comments

The Tampa Bay Lightning are going to look a whole lot different without Mikhail Sergachev and Steven Stamkos this season, but that might not be such a bad thing, according to re-acquired defenseman Ryan McDonagh.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Breakaway on SI / August 9

Lightning Defenseman Excited for Second Run

After two years with the Nashville Predators, defenseman Ryan McDonagh is back with the Tampa Bay Lightning and eager to pick up right where he left off.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Yardbarker / August 8

Ryan McDonagh shares why he pushed so hard for reunion with Lightning

Ryan McDonagh’s heart was always in Tampa Bay. The 35-year-old defenseman spent five seasons with the Tampa Bay Lightning, where he won two Stanley Cup championships and was part of one of the more dominant NHL runs in recent memory.

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Tampa Bay Lightning News / NHL on ClutchPoints / August 8

Ryan McDonagh’s true feelings on return to Lightning

The Tampa Bay Lightning made a trade for Ryan McDonagh this offseason. The deal with the Nashville Predators brought the veteran defenseman back to Central Florida after two seasons away.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / The Hockey Writers / August 5

Lightning Happy to Have Shutdown Defenseman Ryan McDonagh Back

General manager Julien BriseBois made improving his blue line a priority this summer. The Tampa Bay Lightning could not keep the puck out of their net last season, and the team had dipped in defensive metrics the season before after the loss of one critical shutdown defender.

NHL News / Yardbarker / July 12

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Tampa Bay Lightning News / Raw Charge / July 2, 2024

Tampa Bay Lightning extend Emil Lilleberg

Lost in the free agent drama on Monday was the fact that the Tampa Bay Lightning had extended defenseman Emil Lilleberg’s contract. On Tuesday, the team made the terms official as they announced a two-year, one-way extension for the 23-year-old defenseman.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Raw Charge / June 10, 2024

Lightning Round: Are there buyouts in the Lightning’s future?

Heading into the off-season, Tampa Bay Lightning general manager Julien BriseBois said that nothing was off the table in his approach to building next season’s team.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / The Hockey Writers / June 8, 2024

Lightning GM Confident Team Has Another Stanley Cup in Them

The Tampa Bay Lightning franchise and its fans have become accustomed to success. For seven straight seasons, the team has qualified for the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / May 22, 2024

Does adding Ryan McDonagh make sense for the Lightning?

Yesterday, the Tampa Bay Lightning re-acquired Ryan McDonagh from the Nashville Predators in exchange for draft picks. McDonagh helped the Lightning win back-to-back Stanley Cup championships before being dealt out to Nashville.

NHL News / Inside The Rink / May 22, 2024

Tampa Bay Lightning Re-Acquire Ryan McDonagh from Predators for Draft Picks

Look who’s back, back again. Mac is back, tell a friend! In the first major trade of the offseason, the Tampa Bay Lightning has acquired former defenseman Ryan McDonagh and a 2024 fourth-round draft pick from the Nashville Predators in exchange for a 2024 seventh-rounder and 2025 second-round pick.

Nashville Predators News / Last Word On Sports / May 21, 2024

Veteran Defenceman Heads Back Home

Ryan McDonagh is back via trade in the city where he was a vital part of consecutive Stanley Cup wins. The Nashville Predators moved McDonagh, and his substantial salary, to the Tampa Bay Lightning earlier today.