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On YouTubeTampa Bay Lightning News / The Hockey Writers / June 16
5 Lightning Named to Preliminary Rosters for the 2026 Winter Olympics
The 2026 Olympic Winter Games will take place from Feb. 6 to 22, 2026, in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy, and five members of the Tampa Bay Lightning have been named to their respective countries’ preliminary rosters.
Tampa Bay Lightning News / Daily Faceoff / June 16
Cash-strapped Lightning have an interesting offseason ahead of them
One of the teams that is going to be worth keeping an eye on this offseason is the Tampa Bay Lightning. Despite showing improvements during the 2024-25 season, finishing second in the Atlantic Division, the Lightning were unceremoniously roasted by the Florida Panthers in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
Nikita Kucherov News / Daily Faceoff / June 16
Will Lightning’s Nikita Kucherov win another Hart Trophy?
The Hart Trophy winner was announced last week, with the award going to Winnipeg Jets goaltender Conner Hellebuyck, the first time a goaltender has won the award since Carey Price in 2015.
The '5+ goals in one Stanley Cup Final in the Modern Era' quiz
How many of the players to score five goals in a single Stanley Cup Final series since the Modern Era began (1967-68) can you name in five minutes?
Tampa Bay Lightning News / House of Hockey / June 14
Former Top Tampa Bay Prospect Expected to Be Signed by Conference Rival
Back in 2020, the Tampa Bay Lightning drafted goaltender Amir Miftakhov, and after failing to make it to the NHL, he could be signed by a major rival.
Frank Seravalli News / House of Hockey / June 14
Relationship Between Lightning and First Round Pick Over' Per Frank Seravalli: Trade Imminent
Isaac Howard was meant to be the next big star in Tampa Bay, but now the Hobey Baker Award winner is likely to be traded as their relationship is over.
NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 14
Hurricanes linked to Amir Miftakhov
With veterans Dustin Tokarski and Spencer Martin set to be unrestricted free agents next month, the Hurricanes are expected to make a move to add some depth at the goaltending position.
Jack Finley News / Daily Faceoff / June 8
Lightning sign Jack Finley to three-year extension
On Sunday, Tampa Bay Lightning general manager Julien BriseBois announced that the team had signed forward Jack Finley to a three-year contract extension.
Tampa Bay Lightning News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 8
Lightning’s nightmare scenario in 2025 NHL Free Agency
After a strong regular season, the Tampa Bay Lightning once again entered the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Once again, they would face off against the Florida Panthers, their in-state rival.
Dan Hinote News / The Hockey Writers / June 8
Get to Know New Lightning Assistant Coach Dan Hinote
The Tampa Bay Lightning have begun their reloading of the coaching staff. The team announced they have hired Dan Hinote on Friday as an assistant coach.
Tampa Bay Lightning News / Daily Faceoff / June 6
Lightning sign Max Crozier to three-year extension
The Tampa Bay Lightning have announced that they’ve signed defenseman Max Crozier to a three-year contract extension with a $775,000 cap hit. Crozier was in the final year of his two-year entry-level contract with an $867,500 cap hit, and was set to become a restricted free agent with arbitration rights this offseason before signing his new deal.
Maxwell Crozier News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 6
Lightning sign defenseman Maxwell Crozier to three-year deal
The Tampa Bay Lightning have signed defenseman Maxwell Crozier to a three-year, $2.325MM contract. The deal carries a league-minimum, $775K cap hit. It will be a two-way contract in the first year, then convert to a one-way deal for the final two years.
Tampa Bay Lightning News / Inside The Rink / June 6
Tampa Bay Lightning Hire New Assistant Coach For Next Season
TAMPA, Fla. — After bidding farewell to assistant coach Jeff Blashill, the Tampa Bay Lightning searched for a new assistant coach. A few weeks after Blashill’s departure to become the Chicago Blackhawks’ head coach, the Lightning announced a replacement.
Tampa Bay Lightning News / Breakaway on SI / June 6
Lightning HC Says He’s Not Leaving
The Tampa Bay Lightning aren’t far removed from being one of the most dominant teams in the NHL with back-to-back Stanley Cup championships in 2020 and 2021.
Tampa Bay Lightning News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 6
Lightning’s dream scenario in 2025 NHL Free Agency
The Tampa Bay Lightning had a great season that ended in disappointment after losing to the Florida Panthers in Round 1 of the playoffs. Now, they believe they can make things right and overcome the Eastern Conference champions.
Jon Cooper News / Blade of Steel / June 6
Jon Cooper Makes Bold Statement About His Future in Tampa Bay After New Coaching Hire
The Tampa Bay Lightning set off into the sunset not very gracefully this year, which had many wondering about Jon Cooper's future, until he addressed it today.
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / June 6
Lightning hire former NHLer Dan Hinote as assistant coach
Tampa Bay Lightning vice president and general manager Julien BriseBois announced Friday that the club has hired Dan Hinote as assistant coach. Hinote spent last season as associate coach with the Colorado Eagles of the American Hockey League (AHL) the primary affiliate of the Colorado Avalanche.
Tampa Bay Lightning News / Breakaway on SI / June 6
Lightning Hire Former Stanley Cup Champion as Assistant
Following three straight first-round exits, the Tampa Bay Lightning want to prove that they can still compete for a championship. Apparently, they believe that adding some more championship pedigree behind the bench is the way to go.
Tampa Bay Lightning News / House of Hockey / June 6
Tampa Bay Lightning Add Stanley Cup Champion to Their Coaching Staff
Much of the Tampa Bay Lightning staff and team have won a Stanley Cup with the organization, and now, they've added more winning experience to their coaching staff.
Jon Cooper News / House of Hockey / June 5
Jon Cooper Forced to Address Rumours of Being Fired from the Tampa Bay Lightning
Jon Cooper's future in Tampa Bay has been unclear in recent times, but now, he has made his stance firm on remaining loyal to the Lightning organization.
Tampa Bay Lightning News / Field Level Media / June 4
Lightning's Nikita Kucherov wins second Ted Lindsay Award
Tampa Bay Lightning forward Nikita Kucherov was named the winner of the Ted Lindsay Award for the second time in his career on Wednesday. The award is presented annually to the most outstanding player in the NHL as voted by fellow members of the NHL Players' Association.
Nikita Kucherov News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 4
NHL announces winner of Ted Lindsay Award
He turns 32 later this week but is still fully in his prime, now capturing back-to-back league scoring titles in addition to his 2019 Art Ross.
Yanni Gourde News / The Hockey Writers / June 3
Lightning Get Multiple Benefits With Yanni Gourde Extension
The Tampa Bay Lightning announced on Monday (June 2) that they have signed forward Yanni Gourde to a six-year contract extension with an average annual value of $2.33 million.
Tampa Bay Lightning News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 2
Offseason checklist for Tampa Bay Lightning
The offseason has arrived for all but two teams now with the playoffs nearing an end. Accordingly, it’s time to examine what they will need to accomplish over the coming months. Next up is a look at Tampa Bay.
Yanni Gourde News / Last Word On Sports / June 2
Tampa Bay Lightning Re-Sign Fan Favourite
The Tampa Bay Lightning have locked down a fan favourite for the next few seasons. News emerged on Monday that the Lightning have signed Yanni Gourde to an extension.
Yanni Gourde News / Field Level Media / June 2
Lightning sign Yanni Gourde to a six-year, $14M extension
The Tampa Bay Lightning signed forward Yanni Gourde to a six-year extension worth $14M on Monday. Gourde, 33, was set to become an unrestricted free agent on July 1.
NHL News / Yardbarker / May 1
Panthers continue to dominate Battle of Florida
The Battle of Florida now feels like a one-sided rivalry.
NHL News / Yardbarker / April 28
NHL dropped the ball by not suspending Panthers' Matthew Tkachuk
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.
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