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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.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 27

Stars part ways with assistant coach Misha Donskov

Stars assistant coach Misha Donskov has left the club to become a top coach and executive with Hockey Canada’s men’s national team program, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet said Friday.

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.

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Tampa Bay Lightning 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.

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 / Last Word On Sports / May 5

NHL Rumours: Future of Tampa Bay Lightning Coach

It’s time for another round of NHL rumours. We’re now into the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. However, teams that got eliminated in the opening round are having to sort things out.

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.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / May 4

NHL Rumors: The Coaching Carousel

Larry Brooks: There has been some talk out there about the future of Tampa Bay Lightning head coach Jon Cooper. He had signed a one-year extension, and his contract will expire after next season.

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.

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.

NHL News / Canucksarmy / May 2

Take Mike Sullivan and Jon Cooper off the list of names for Canucks’ next head coach

Take Mike Sullivan and Jon Cooper’s names off of the list of candidates to become the Vancouver Canucks’ next head coach. Early Friday morning, the New York Rangers announced that they had hired Sullivan — who parted ways with the Pittsburgh Penguins last week — as their next head coach.

Tampa Bay Lightning 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.

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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.

Vancouver Canucks News / NHL Rumors / May 1

Rick Tocchet Didn’t Want to be One of the Highest-Paid Coaches With Canucks

Rick Dhaliwal: Steve Moutain, Rick Tocchet’s agent on the Vancouver Canucks offer to Tocchet: “They stepped up, made the decision hard, you can not say the Canucks did not extend themselves.” Rick Dhaliwal: Have been told that the Canucks made Rick Tocchet a solid contract offer before he decided to move on.

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 / Athlon Sports / May 1

Lightning Coach's Immediate Reaction to Series Loss to Panthers

The Tampa Bay Lightning’s postseason ended on home ice Wednesday night, as the Florida Panthers beat them 6-3 in Game 5 to take the first-round series and win the Battle of Florida.

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

Panthers continue to dominate Battle of Florida

The Battle of Florida now feels like a one-sided rivalry.

Alex Ovechkin lifts Capitals into second round of Stanley Cup playoffs

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Tampa Bay Lightning News / Hockey Latest / April 30

Journalist Surprisingly Links Jon Cooper to Western Conference Team

Journalist Larry Brooks of the New York Post surprisingly linked Lightning head coach Jon Cooper to the Utah Hockey Club in the latest report. The Tampa Bay Lightning are on the verge of elimination in the First Round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs against their in-state rivals, the Florida Panthers.

Edmonton Oilers News / Yardbarker / April 21

Stanley Cup playoffs pressure index: DeBoer doldrums

Stanley Cup playoffs pressure index: Stars HC Pete DeBoer doldrums

The NHL's Stanley Cup playoffs are famous for high-pressure situations, and after six games, there are already a few situations where it is mounting on head coaches.

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Tampa Bay Lightning News / Blade of Steel / April 19

Jon Cooper Reveals Top Forward Will Miss the First Round of the Playoffs vs Panthers

The Tampa Bay Lightning are already behind the 8-ball in terms of injuries after head coach Jon Cooper announced that Oliver Bjorkstrand will be unavailable.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 14

Jon Cooper sees ‘good sign’ in Lightning amid race for home-ice

The Tampa Bay Lightning are headed to the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the eighth consecutive season. With two Stanley Cups already in the bank, they are looking for a third to join the elite dynasties in hockey history.

NHL News / Oilers Daily / February 21

Video surfaces of Cooper's message just before Canada's win

Video surfaces of Coach Cooper's message to Connor McDavid, Mitch Marner just before Canada's win

Team Canada won a thrilling 4 Nations Face-Off final over Team USA, and coach Jon Cooper called upon his players to win the game on the bench just before they did.

Connor McDavid had great comments after winning 4 Nations

Connor McDavid's golden goal for Canada provides him a championship moment

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Tampa Bay Lightning News / Daily Faceoff / February 18

‘We have to put stress on them’: Canada’s Jon Cooper on how to beat the United States in 4 Nations final

The stage is set for what should be an exhilarating game on Thursday night, as the United States and Canada get set to battle it out in the championship game of the 4 Nations Face-Off.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Yardbarker / October 10