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The Olympic Games are just two months away. As for hockey, we know that Canada’s leaders will have a lot of big decisions to make in the near future when it comes to the men’s tournament.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Maple Leafs Hotstove / December 8

Jon Cooper on entering ‘crunch time’ for picking Team Canada’s Olympic roster: “I can’t stress enough the work that’s going into picking this team… The decisions are excruciatingly tough”

Ahead of Leafs vs. Lightning, Tampa head coach Jon Cooper discussed his team’s injury situation, former Leaf Pontus Holmberg, and Team Canada’s preparation for the 2026 Olympics.

NHL News / Breakaway on SI / December 6

Two Lightning Stars Expected to Miss Islanders Matchup

The Tampa Bay Lightning are looking to snap a two-game losing skid as they are getting set to host the New York Islanders. But the Lightning are going to run into a problem as they try to snap their losing streak.

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Bobby Orr won the last of his eight Norris Trophies during the 1974-75 season. Can you name every defenseman who won the trophy since then?

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Tampa Bay Lightning News / Daily Faceoff / December 5

Is Jon Cooper justified in his argument for Hagel’s hand pass?

Tampa Bay Lightning head coach Jon Cooper didn’t hold back in his postgame press conference following Thursday’s 4-3 loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins. Late in the third period with their goalie pulled for an extra attacker, Lightning forward Nikita Kucherov scored what appeared to be the game-tying goal.

NHL News / Yardbarker

Who is the winningest coach for every NHL franchise?

NHL head coaches have to hire good assistants. They have to set an overarching philosophy, juggle lineup configurations, and do the kind of “man management” that is impossible to track statistically.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / NHL on ClutchPoints / December 5

Lightning HC Jon Cooper rips refs for ‘laughable’ hand pass call during Penguins game

Tampa Bay Lightning head coach Jon Cooper openly rebuked the referees following Thursday’s 4-3 defeat to the Pittsburgh Penguins at Benchmark International Arena.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Breakaway on SI / December 4

Jon Cooper Reveals What Makes New Lightning Line Special

The Tampa Bay Lightning are back to looking like the class of the Atlantic Division — and lately, they’ve been playing like it too. After a slow, uneven start that had some wondering whether their best days were behind them, the Lightning have surged with a level of rhythm and confidence that feels awfully familiar.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Breakaway on SI / November 30

Jon Cooper Reveals Key to Lightning’s Swift Surge

For the first few weeks of the season, the Tampa Bay Lightning didn’t resemble the cup contender many now view them as. They didn’t even look like a team ready to stay afloat.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Breakaway on SI / November 30

Jon Cooper Reveals Key to Lightning’s Dramatic Surge

For the first few weeks of the season, the Tampa Bay Lightning didn’t resemble the cup contender many now view them as. They didn’t even look like a team ready to stay afloat.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Breakaway on SI / November 26

Lightning's Jon Cooper Reveals Key to Success Despite Injury

Tampa Bay’s turnaround this season has been remarkable. After a rough 1–4–2 start, the Lightning have surged to a 13–7–2 record, going 12–3 in their last 15 games.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Breakaway on SI / November 22

Jon Cooper Praises Lightning Rookie Defenseman

Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Charle-Édouard D’Astous didn’t arrive in the NHL the way most expect it to happen. No draft night spotlight. No early-round hype.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Daily Faceoff / November 4

Lightning activate Max Crozier from injured reserve

The Tampa Bay Lightning activated defenseman Max Crozier off injured reserve. When speaking to the media, head coach Jon Cooper revealed that Crozier will be in the lineup when the team takes on the Colorado Avalanche on Tuesday night.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Breakaway on SI / October 26

Lightning Superstar and HC Add Another Legendary Achievement

Tampa Bay Lightning superstar Nikita Kucherov recorded a historic milestone in the team’s 4-3 win over the Anaheim Ducks. The 32-year-old winger notched a pair of assists to help fuel their victory, and in the process he became the 101st player in NHL history to reach 1,000 career points.

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.

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Tampa Bay Lightning News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 3

Lightning 'quietly' made major move regarding HC Jon Cooper

One name who won’t be the subject of an upcoming announcement is Lightning bench boss Jon Cooper.

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Tampa Bay Lightning 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.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / The Hockey Writers / July 8

Will Jon Cooper Era End if the Lightning Don’t Bounce Back Next Season?

The Tampa Bay Lightning have become a familiar face in the Stanley Cup Playoffs with 10 playoff appearances. However, in the past three postseasons, they haven’t made it past the first round.

Tampa Bay Lightning 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 / 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.

Tampa Bay Lightning 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 1

What’s next for Lightning coach Jon Cooper?

With the Tampa Bay Lightning bowing out of the first round of the playoffs in five games to the Florida Panthers, this now makes it three straight years that the Lightning have been bounced in the first round.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / NHL Trade Talk / May 1

Jon Cooper Linked to Utah Amid Talk of Tampa Bay Exit

Longtime Tampa Bay Lightning head coach Jon Cooper is reportedly generating buzz as a potential candidate to take over the new NHL franchise in Utah. With

NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 1

Lightning’s Jon Cooper perfectly sums up Panthers with honest admission

The Tampa Bay Lightning were eliminated on Wednesday night by the Florida Panthers. The Panthers claimed a massive 6-3 win away from home at the Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida.

NHL News / Yardbarker / May 1