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On YouTubeTampa Bay Lightning News / Raw Charge / September 3
How the new NHL/NHLPA CBA timeframe may affect a Lightning prospect 
Earlier this week, news dropped that some elements of the memorandum of understanding between the NHL and the NHLPA would roll into effect earlier than the September 15, 2026 start date for the agreement.
Benjamin Rautiainen News / Raw Charge / September 2
2025 Tampa Bay Lightning Top 25 Under 25: #20 Benjamin Rautiainen
Another newcomer to the list as the Tampa Bay Lightning dip into the over-age European bucket of prospects to select Benjamin Rautianen. Benjamin Rautiainen is a type of player the Tampa Bay Lightning have been taking a shot on more and more over the past couple of years.
Tampa Bay Lightning News / The Hockey Writers / September 2
3 Lightning Prospects to Watch During 2025-26 Season
The Tampa Bay Lightning’s 2025-26 regular season is approaching. This month, the preseason slate will get underway, giving us a better picture of how the roster and prospects could potentially shape up going forward.
Jack Harvey News / Raw Charge / August 31
2025 Tampa Bay Lightning Top 25 Under 25: #21 Jack Harvey
It’s kind of surprising that this is Jack Harvey’s first time making the countdown. Can the forward come out of the shadow of some of his more highly-touted teammates to take the next step?
Tampa Bay Lightning News / The Hockey Writers / August 27
Tampa Bay Lightning’s National Broadcast Schedule for 2025-26
The 2025-26 NHL season is approaching, and another sign that it’s on the horizon is the release of the national TV schedule. The Tampa Bay Lightning will have 15 nationally-televised games between the TNT and ESPN platforms.
Nikita Kucherov News / Daily Faceoff / August 26
Lightning’s Kucherov named top rated right wing in EA Sports NHL 26
One of the top players in the real world is one of the best players in the virtual one. On Tuesday, EA Sports revealed the top 10 right-wingers for NHL 26.
Tampa Bay Lightning News / The Hockey Writers / August 24
4 Tampa Bay Lightning Predictions for 2025-26
In less than two months’ time, the Tampa Bay Lightning will be back on the ice for the regular season. Each season brings new storylines and new milestones.
Tampa Bay Lightning News / NHL on ClutchPoints / August 23
Tampa Bay Lightning top breakout candidates for 2025-26 season
With their preseason opener a month out, the Tampa Bay Lightning are continuing their prep for the 2025-26 season. This year’s team is already looking stronger than the roster that lost once again to the Florida Panthers in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 22
NHL to organize 2028 World Cup without IIHF involvement
The NHL appears set to move forward with their plan on organizing a World Cup of Hockey. They’re ready to reach out to international clubs directly, rather than work with the IIHF, per TSN’s Darren Dreger.
Tampa Bay Lightning News / NHL on ClutchPoints / August 22
Way-too-early Tampa Bay Lightning trade candidates in 2025-26 season
The Tampa Bay Lightning are in a weird place. First, they are a few years removed from winning their last Stanley Cup. The Bolts are caught between possibly contending or potentially falling out of the race.
Tampa Bay Lightning News / TV Insider / August 21
‘Death by Lightning’: Historical Drama From ‘Game of Thrones’ Team Sets Premiere at Netflix & Everything Else We Know
Netflix has finally set a premiere date for the long-awaited limited series Death by Lightning, which is executive-produced by Game of Thrones creators David Benioff and D.B.
NHL News / House of Hockey / August 20
Jake Guentzel Exposes Matthew Tkachuk's Unsportsmanlike True Colours in New Interview
Matthew Tkachuk laid out Jake Guentzel in the playoffs, and now the Lightning star has exposed Tkachuk's lack of sportsmanship in his latest interview.
Ryder Korczak News / Inside The Rink / August 20
AHL: Ryder Korczak Signs Overseas
The Syracuse Crunch today saw forward Ryder Korczak sign with Vlci Zilina in Slovakia. The 22-year-old forward played in 35 games for the Hartford Wolf Pack, recording 11 points on three goals and eight assists.
Luke Glendening News / NHL on ClutchPoints / August 19
Best last-minute Luke Glendening destinations in 2025 NHL Free Agency
The Tampa Bay Lightning chose not to re-sign Luke Glendening after his contract expired this summer. NHL Free Agency started on July 1, and Glendening is still available for a team to bring in.
Jake Guentzel News / House of Hockey / August 19
Lightning Star Jake Guentzel Reveals He Wanted to Sign With Team's Conference Rival
Tampa Bay Lightning star Jake Guentzel revealed on the Cam & Strick podcast that he loved the Hurricanes and would have really wanted to sign in Carolina.
Tampa Bay Lightning News / House of Hockey / August 13
Tampa Bay Lightning Announce the End of Amalie Arena
The Tampa Bay Lightning have played in Amalie Arena since 2014, but now, a change has officially been revealed with the name change to take place immediately.
Tampa Bay Lightning News / Daily Faceoff / August 13
Lightning’s rink renamed to Benchmark International Arena
The Tampa Bay Lightning’s home rink will have a new name for the 2025-26 NHL season and beyond, as the team announced that AMALIE Arena has been renamed Benchmark International Arena as part of a multi-year naming rights deal.
Tampa Bay Lightning News / Daily Faceoff / August 11
2025-26 NHL Prospect Pool Breakdown: Tampa Bay Lightning’s Top 10
Welcome back. It’s time for Daily Faceoff’s third annual NHL Prospect Pool Breakdown, looking at the best all 32 teams have to offer. We’re highlighting the top 10 prospects for every franchise, their biggest strengths and weaknesses and so much more.
Jaydon Dureau News / Inside The Rink / August 6
Jaydon Dureau Signed by the Manitoba Moose
The Manitoba Moose announced yesterday that the team has signed forward Jaydon Dureau to a one-year contract through the 2025-26 season. The White City, Saskatchewan-born forward split time between the American Hockey Leagues (AHL) Syracuse Crunch and the ECHL’s Orlando Solar Bears in the 2024-25 season.
Sean Day News / Inside The Rink / August 6
AHL: Bridgeport Islanders Sign 27-Year-Old Defenseman
The Bridgeport Islanders continue to build their roster for the 2025-26 season. Today, that included the signing of a 27-year-old defenseman in Sean Day.
Tampa Bay Lightning News / Last Word On Sports / August 1
Summer Series: Tampa Bay Lightning Defining Moments
Hockey and sports in general can be broken down into moments. Some moments are bigger than others and chart the course of a franchise and an entire league.
Tampa Bay Lightning News / Last Word On Sports / July 10
Tampa Bay Lightning Retooling this Offseason Continues
The Tampa Bay Lightning offseason is in full swing. Late Monday evening, they acquired 19-year-old centre Sam O’Reilly, who was originally drafted 32nd overall by Edmonton in 2024.
Tyler Johnson News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 9
Two-time Stanley Cup champion announces retirement
His last professional game was on Dec. 12 with the Boston Bruins against the Seattle Kraken.
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.
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