Ryan McDonagh: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

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Even with their two best players not allowed to participate in the upcoming Winter Olympic games, the Tampa Bay Lightning will still be well represented.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Raw Charge / July 31

Opportunity abounds for Lightning players

Despite not making a lot of big moves over the summer, the Tampa Bay Lightning continue to evolve as they stay on the path to finding the right combination for a deep playoff run.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Raw Charge / July 26

Let’s talk a little bit about the McDonagh Situation

Ryan McDonagh is under contract to the Tampa Bay Lightning for the 2025-26 season. That much we can all agree on, right? That’s the good news. He’s going to be back in the blue and white for at least one more season, and if things work out the right way, at least a couple of more.

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Detroit Red Wings News / NHL Trade Talk / July 23

Red Wings Floated as Trade Suitors for Shutdown Defenseman — Would You Do It?

The Detroit Red Wings are reportedly exploring ways to bolster their blue line, and one trade idea has been presented as an option, which may or may not be the best course of action.

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Tampa Bay Lightning News / Dose.ca / July 18

Ryan McDonagh could be traded (again)

Ryan McDonagh has proven himself. He’s one of the best two-way defensemen in the National League, and even though he’s 36, he’s still capable of helping a club on the ice.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / House of Hockey / July 17

Tampa Bay Lightning Likely on the Verge of Trading $74 Million Defenseman, Per Insider

Per a new report from analyst Nick Kypreos, the Tampa Bay Lightning could be considering a trade of defenseman Ryan McDonagh for what would be the 2nd time in just a few years.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / June 23

Rangers Still Missing Ryan McDonagh 7 Years After Trading Him

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.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / TheLeafsnation / April 9

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.

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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 / Yardbarker / August 8, 2024

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, 2024

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.

NHL News / Yardbarker / July 12, 2024

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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.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 21, 2024