Tampa Bay Lightning: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Isaac Howard News / The Hockey Writers / May 5

Red Wings Should Pursue Tampa Bay Lightning’s Isaac Howard

After the Tampa Bay Lightning’s season came to a close, the biggest piece of news wasn’t about failure to meet expectations or really anything to do with the people that contributed to this season’s team.

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.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / The Hockey Writers / May 4

BriseBois Speaks About UFAs and Howard & More NHL News and Rumours

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, Tampa Bay Lightning general manager Julien BriseBois spoke to the media and gave an update on some pending free agents, Isaac Howard, and more.

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The 'NHL Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The NHL began awarding the Conn Smythe Trophy to the most valuable player of the postseason beginning in the 1965 season. How many of the past winners can you name in six minutes?

Jake Guentzel News / Daily Faceoff / May 3

Jake Guentzel was a playoff standout for the Lightning

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.

NHL News / Yardbarker

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It seems the NHL is in a good place. Ratings are up, talent levels are high, and the league added two teams to get up to 32 in the not-too-distant past.

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Oliver Bjorkstrand News / House of Hockey / May 3

Lightning's Oliver Bjorkstrand Narrowly Avoids Career-Ending Injury Thanks to Emergency Overnight Surgery

Oliver Bjorkstrand missed the post-season for the Tampa Bay Lightning, and now it's been revealed that he almost suffered a career-ending injury. The Tampa

Ethan Hay News / The Hockey Writers / May 3

Miami RedHawks Land OHL Veteran Ethan Hay

Early on Friday, Ethan Hay officially committed to the Miami RedHawks per his Instagram page, continuing a busy offseason of roster changes ahead of the 2025-26 season.

Andrei Vasilevskiy News / Blade of Steel / May 3

Andrei Vasilevskiy Apologizes to Fans in Bold Statement After Losing in Round 1

The Tampa Bay Lightning have lost in the first round of the playoffs for three straight years, and now goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy has apologized to the fans.

Isaac Howard News / The Hockey Writers / May 3

Lightning Trading Isaac Howard Would Be the Best Option

It’s looking abundantly clear that Isaac Howard will not be suiting up for the Tampa Bay Lightning. The team’s general manager Julien BriseBois confirmed it during the exit interviews.

Victor Hedman News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 3

Victor Hedman played Games 4 and 5 vs. Panthers with broken foot

The Tampa Bay Lightning had their season end against the Florida Panthers in the first round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Captain Victor Hedman and the Lightning put in a solid effort in the postseason.

Anthony Cirelli News / The Hockey Writers / May 2

Lightning’s Anthony Cirelli Named Finalist for Selke Trophy

Tampa Bay Lightning forward Anthony Cirelli has been named a finalist for the Frank J. Selke Trophy, awarded annually “to the forward who best excels in the defensive aspects of the game.” Along with Cirelli, Sam Reinhart and Aleksander Barkov, both from the Florida Panthers, have been named finalists.

NHL News / Yardbarker / May 2

Stanley Cup playoffs takeaways: Maple Leafs slay their demons to advance

The Stanley Cup playoffs featured four Game 6's on Thursday and three series wins. Here are some key takeaways from the night's action.

Unlikely hero helps the Maple Leafs eliminate the Senators

Maple Leafs nearly made disastrous roster mistake before series-clinching win

Leafs found killer instinct against Senators. Will it translate against Panthers?

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NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 2

Lady Byng Trophy finalists revealed

Now that award season is approaching, the NHL has announced the three finalists for the Lady Byng Trophy.

Scott Arniel, Spencer Carbery, Martin St. Louis named Jack Adams finalists

Aleksander Barkov, Anthony Cirelli, Sam Reinhart named Selke Trophy finalists

Marc-Andre Fleury, Gabriel Landeskog, Sean Monahan named Masterton Trophy finalists

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NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 2

Lightning trade-deadline acquisition developed painful condition in April

The Lightning played their short-lived 2025 playoff schedule against the Panthers with an extremely banged-up roster (more on that later). One player who wasn’t available at all during the series was trade deadline acquisition Oliver Bjorkstrand.

NHL News / House of Hockey / May 2

Brandon Hagel Takes Aim at Aaron Ekblad With Harsh Comments on His Dirty Headshot

Aaron Ekblad looked to get payback on Brandon Hagel, and he did so with a dirty, illegal headshot, and now the Lightning veteran has responded. The 2025 Battle of Florida was one of the most physical series in recent Stanley Cup Playoffs memory, and for the most part, Tampa Bay's Brandon Hagel was at the centre of it all.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Field Level Media / May 2

Lightning's Jon Cooper: 'It's hard to see myself anywhere else'

Tampa Bay Lightning head coach Jon Cooper quieted rumors about his future, with the two-time Stanley Cup winner saying Friday that he can't envision himself leading another team.

Jon Cooper News / The Hockey Writers / May 2

NHL Rumors Shootdown: Jon Cooper Not Leaving Lightning

Amid ongoing speculation linking him to the newly relocated Utah Hockey Club, longtime Tampa Bay Lightning head coach Jon Cooper has firmly put those rumors to rest on Friday.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Daily Faceoff / May 2

Lightning GM Julien Brisebois says it’s ‘unlikely’ top prospect Isaac Howard signs with club

During a press conference on Friday, Tampa Bay Lightning general manager Julien BriseBois said it’s ‘unlikely’ that top prospect Isaac Howard signs with the Bolts.

Jon Cooper News / Daily Faceoff / May 2

Lightning’s Jon Cooper to return for 2025-26

Jon Cooper is sticking around Tampa Bay. Following the Tampa Bay’s exit from the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs earlier this week, the Lightning held a media availability Friday.

Victor Hedman News / Daily Faceoff / May 2

Lightning’s Victor Hedman played first round with broken foot

Speaking with media on Friday, Tampa Bay Lightning General Manager Julien Brisebois said defenseman Victor Hedman played with a broken foot during the team’s first-round series against the Florida Panthers, according to The Hockey News reporter Diandra Loux.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Breakaway on SI / May 1

Lightning Grounded in Another First-Round Loss

From 2020-22, the Tampa Bay Lightning won 11-straight series as they advanced to three-straight Stanley Cup Finals, two of which they won. Since then, they haven't won a single series, or even really come close to doing so.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Breakaway on SI / May 1

Lightning Superstar Can't Shake Postseason Demons

The Florida Panthers ousted the Tampa Bay Lightning in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs in five games. It was a disappointing end to the Lightning's season.

Eetu Luostarinen News / Field Level Media / May 1

Eetu Luostarinen's historic night leads Panthers to series win over Lightning

Florida's Eetu Luostarinen had a career night with a goal and three assists as the visiting Panthers closed out their first-round Eastern Conference playoff matchup Wednesday night, beating the Tampa Bay Lightning 6-3 in Game 5 of their best-of-seven series.

NHL suspends Panthers' Aaron Ekblad for dirty hit on Lightning's Brandon Hagel

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Brandon Hagel News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 29

Lightning’s Brandon Hagel to miss Game 5

Lightning top-six winger Brandon Hagel has been ruled out for Wednesday’s Game 5 matchup against the Panthers as he remains in suspected concussion protocol, head coach Jon Cooper said (per the team).

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / April 29

Reaction across NHL over Ekblad’s retaliatory hit on Hagel

Reaction across NHL over Aaron Ekblad’s retaliatory hit on Brandon Hagel

The Florida Panthers’ Game 4 victory has been overshadowed by a controversial hit from defenseman Aaron Ekblad on Tampa Bay Lightning forward Brandon Hagel.

Stanley Cup playoffs takeaways: Controversial hit could lead to Aaron Ekblad suspension

Watch: Panthers stun Lightning with two goals in 11 seconds to take 3-1 series lead

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