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The 2025-26 Tampa Bay Lightning and NHL predictions post 
Gather round all you Lightning faithful. For it is time to make up some season-long predictions about our favorite hockey team. Will we hold ourselves accountable for these bold guesses at future events?
Tampa Bay Lightning News / The Hockey Writers / October 8
Tampa Bay Lightning Announce 2025-26 Opening Night Roster
The Tampa Bay Lightning have announced their opening night roster for the 2025-26 season. The lineup consists of many of the same stars fans have gotten to know, along with a few new faces.
Tampa Bay Lightning News / Last Word On Sports / October 6
Suspensions Handed Out to Tampa Bay Lightning Players
After a wild preseason finale between the Florida Panthers and Tampa Bay Lightning, suspensions and discipline have been handed out. The NHL announced on Monday that both J.J.
The 'Maurice Richard Trophy winners' quiz
How many of the Maurice Richard trophy winners since the award was first given out in 1998-99 can you name in five minutes?
Jesper Boqvist News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 6
Lightning defender suspended 2 games for Jesper Boqvist hit
The Tampa Bay Lightning will be without veteran blueliner JJ Moser for the first two games of the regular season. Moser was handed a two-game suspension for boarding Florida Panthers defenseman Jesper Boqvist in the team’s preseason finale.
The 20 NHL players under the most pressure for the 2025-26 season
Every NHL player faces some degree of pressure. Even Aleksander Barkov, who has captained the Florida Panthers to back-to-back titles. However, some players certainly face more pressure than most, and of course inherently some players are facing the most pressure.
Jon Cooper News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 6
Jon Cooper, Lightning receive huge fines for Panthers preseason showdown
The final domino from the Tampa Bay Lightning’s preseason fracas with the Florida Panthers has fallen. Coach Jon Cooper and the Lightning themselves were both issued big fines for the events of Saturday’s preseason bonanza, as reported by NHL insider Frank Seravalli.
NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / October 6
NHL Fines, Suspends Several Members of Lightning After Fiery Preseason Game in Florida
As per a release by the NHL’s Department of Player Safety, ” The National Hockey League announced today disciplinary action against the Tampa Bay Lightning for their actions culminating in the events of NHL Preseason Game No.
Tampa Bay Lightning News / Daily Faceoff / October 6
Lightning’s J.J. Moser suspended two games for boarding
The NHL Department of Player Safety announced on Monday that Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman J.J. Moser has been suspended two games for boarding Florida Panthers center Jesper Boqvist.
Scott Sabourin News / Field Level Media / October 6
Lightning F Scott Sabourin suspended 4 games for roughing
The NHL suspended Tampa Bay Lightning forward Scott Sabourin for four games Monday for roughing Florida Panthers defenseman Aaron Ekblad in a penalty-marred preseason game.
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / October 6
Lightning’s Scott Sabourin suspended four games for roughing Panthers’ Aaron Ekblad
Some repercussions follow the final day of the preseason. On Monday, the NHL Department of Player Safety announced that Tampa Bay Lightning forward Scott Sabourin has been suspended for four games for roughing against Florida Panthers defenseman Aaron Ekblad.
NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 6
Oilers make multiple roster moves after Connor McDavid, Jake Walman extensions
After doling out extensions to Connor McDavid and Jake Walman earlier on Monday, the Edmonton Oilers are hustling to become cap-compliant when opening night rosters are due.
Conor Sheary News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 6
Rangers sign Conor Sheary to one-year contract
Oct. 6th: As expected, the Rangers announced that they’ve signed Sheary to a one-year, league minimum contract for the 2025-26 campaign. He scored one goal and three points in four preseason contests, averaging 16:05 of ice time per game.
Tampa Bay Lightning News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 5
Lightning’s X-factor in 2025-26, and it’s not Nikita Kucherov
The Tampa Bay Lightning have been one of the most successful teams in the NHL. As they prepare for the start of the 2025-26 season, they have secured a spot in the playoffs in each of the last eight seasons.
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / October 5
NHL announces multiple fines, hearings from Panthers, Lightning preseason game
The National Hockey League’s Department of Player Safety on Sunday announced multiple fines and hearings related to Saturday’s preseason game between the Tampa Bay Lightning and Florida Panthers.
Brandon Hagel News / EssentiallySports / October 4
Florida Coach Addresses Brandon Hagel Injury Before Panthers vs Tampa Bay Lightning Game 3
An already intense in-state rivalry escalated during a recent preseason clash when Tampa Bay Lightning forward Brandon Hagel was forced to exit a game against the Florida Panthers with an undisclosed injury.
NHL News / Yardbarker / October 3
NHL insider shares promising news on Conor Sheary's future with Rangers
The New York Rangers have entered a rebuilding stage after Mike Sullivan's arrival as coach and some key moves.
Tampa Bay Lightning News / Breakaway on SI / October 3
Lightning Quietly Extend Head Coach
The Tampa Bay Lightning, who have become known for their rambunctious Stanley Cup celebrations, made a move to keep their 58-year-old head coach, Jon Cooper, on an extension sometime during the last handful of months.
Jon Cooper News / Daily Faceoff / October 3
Report: Lightning ‘quietly’ extended coach Jon Cooper in offseason
The Tampa Bay Lightning signed head coach Jon Cooper to an extension sometime in the offseason, according to TSN hockey insider Pierre LeBrun. “Jon Cooper, without team announcement, quietly extended at some point over the past several months,” LeBrun posted on X Friday morning.
Andrei Vasilevskiy News / The Hockey Writers / October 2
Vasilevskiy to Play in Preseason, Expected to Start Lightning Opener
Any fans of the Tampa Bay Lightning who were holding their breath as they checked for news on Andrei Vasilevskiy can exhale. According to top NHL insider Elliotte Friedman, the star netminder will play Saturday’s preseason game and is expected to play the regular-season opener next week.
NHL News / NHL Rumors / October 1
NHL Rumors: Aleksander Barkov LTIR Status Affected by Playoff Salary Cap
The Florida Panthers are facing an uphill climb as they look to three-peat as Stanley Cup Champions. Florida is dealing with multiple injuries to several key players, including Matthew Tkachuk and now Aleksander Barkov; however, unlike last season, the Panthers are playing under new rules, just like every other team in the league.
NHL News / The Hockey Writers / October 1
3 Lightning Standouts From Orlando Game vs Panthers
Another annual preseason bout in Orlando has come and gone, and the Tampa Bay Lightning took down the Florida Panthers at the Kia Center, 3-2. Like last preseason, the Lightning pulled out a one-goal win.
Tampa Bay Lightning News / Breakaway on SI / September 29
Concern Growing About Lightning Goalie's Availability
The Tampa Bay Lightning kick off their regular season schedule with an Atlantic Division matchup against the Ottawa Senators. When they kick off the season, the team is confident that starting goalie and superstar Andrei Vasilevskiy will be in between the pipes.
Tampa Bay Lightning News / Last Word On Sports / September 26
2025-26 Puck Drop Preview: Tampa Bay Lightning
Last Word on Hockey’s Puck Drop Previews are back for the 2024-25 season! As the regular season approaches, Last Word will preview each team’s current outlook and stories to watch for the upcoming year.
Tampa Bay Lightning News / Last Word On Sports / September 25
Tampa Bay Lightning: Training Camp Roster Update
Vice President and general manager Julien BriseBois confirmed the Tampa Bay Lightning roster update, which reduced their training roster by a total of 10 players.
Andrei Vasilevskiy News / NHL Trade Talk / September 24
Concerns Mount as Vasilevskiy Misses Multiple Lightning Practices
Concern is starting to grow in Tampa Bay, where superstar goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy has missed four straight days of practice. He has not been skating during training camp, which has garnered attention around the NHL and with fans in the Tampa market.
Tampa Bay Lightning News / Breakaway on SI / September 18
Lightning HC Gives Unfortunate Injury Update on Center
It was the day before most NHL training camps were set to open and that means rosters of players participating in camp were set to come out. But with training
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