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We all remember Scott Gomez's time in Montreal with the Canadiens over three seasons between 2009 and 2012. Gomez arrived in Montreal in the summer of 2009 as part of the famous trade that sent Ryan McDonagh—drafted two years earlier by the Habs—to the New York Rangers.

New York Rangers News / Blue Seat Blogs / July 15

Rangers sign 5th overall pick Alberts Smits to 3 year entry level contract

The New York Rangers have signed 2026 1st round pick Alberts Smits to his 3 year entry level contract. Smits was taken 5th overall in the 2026 NHL Draft, with some minor controversy as Chase Reid was still on the board.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 25

Ryan McDonagh’s true feelings on Lightning’s 2-1 series deficit vs. Canadiens

The Tampa Bay Lightning are down in their first-round series against the Montreal Canadiens in the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Tampa lost in overtime on Friday night thanks to Lane Hutson scoring an overtime winner for Montreal.

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NHL News / Field Level Media / March 24

Lightning score five unanswered goals to sink Wild

Erik Cernak scored a quirky, tiebreaking goal with less than three minutes left, and the Lightning opened a season-long seven-game homestand with five unanswered tallies in a 6-3 win to split the season series with the Minnesota Wild on Tuesday night.

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NHL News / Flamesnation / March 23

Instant Reaction: Flames smother Lightning in overtime

The Calgary Flames welcomed the Tampa Bay Lightning to town on Sunday evening, with the visitors flying into Calgary in the wee hours of the morning after a win in Edmonton.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 29

Lightning To Activate Ryan McDonagh

The long-awaited return of defenseman Ryan McDonagh has come to pass. According to team insider Erik Erlendsson, the Tampa Bay Lightning are expected to activate McDonagh ahead of tonight’s game against the Winnipeg Jets.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 18

Lightning Activate Ryan McDonagh From Injured Reserve

Two-time Stanley Cup champion Ryan McDonagh has been activated from injured reserve and will be in the Lightning’s lineup on Thursday evening versus the Kings, Erik Erlendsson of Lightning Insider reports.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / NHL on ClutchPoints / December 6

Ryan McDonagh, Lightning grades for $12.3 million contract extension

The Tampa Bay Lightning have come to terms with veteran defenseman Ryan McDonagh on a three-year contract extension worth a total of $12.3 million, meaning he’ll carry a salary cap hit of $4.1 million over the following three seasons.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / The Hockey Writers / December 6

Lightning Extension Candidates After Ryan McDonagh’s Deal

The Tampa Bay Lightning pulled the trigger this week on locking down defenseman Ryan McDonagh for another three seasons. Instead of waiting for the end of the season, they figured it out way ahead of schedule.

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Tampa Bay Lightning News / The Hockey Writers / December 4

Lightning Extend Ryan McDonagh to 3-Year Contract

In a stunning midseason move, the Tampa Bay Lightning announced that defenseman Ryan McDonagh had been extended on a three-year contract. The 34-year-old defenseman agreed to a deal that has an average annual value (AAV) of $4.1 million.

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Tampa Bay Lightning News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 11

Lightning place Ryan McDonagh on injured reserve

The Lightning have placed defenseman Ryan McDonagh on injured reserve, per the league’s media site. The lefty departed Saturday’s win over the Capitals with an undisclosed injury.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Daily Faceoff / November 8

Lightning’s Ryan McDonagh leaves game against Capitals with undisclosed injury

The Tampa Bay Lightning announced on social media that defenseman Ryan McDonagh left Saturday’s game against the Washington Capitals with an undisclosed injury and would not return.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Daily Faceoff / April 1, 2025

Lightning defensemen Ryan McDonagh joins exclusive club with latest blocked shot

The milestone comes in the span of a significant few days for the 35-year-old blueliner.

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Tampa Bay Lightning News / Yardbarker / August 8, 2024

Ryan McDonagh shares why he pushed so hard for reunion with Lightning

Ryan McDonagh’s heart was always in Tampa Bay. The 35-year-old defenseman spent five seasons with the Tampa Bay Lightning, where he won two Stanley Cup championships and was part of one of the more dominant NHL runs in recent memory.

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Tampa Bay Lightning News / NHL on ClutchPoints / August 8, 2024

Ryan McDonagh’s true feelings on return to Lightning

The Tampa Bay Lightning made a trade for Ryan McDonagh this offseason. The deal with the Nashville Predators brought the veteran defenseman back to Central Florida after two seasons away.

NHL News / Yardbarker / July 12, 2024

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NHL News / Inside The Rink / May 22, 2024

Tampa Bay Lightning Re-Acquire Ryan McDonagh from Predators for Draft Picks

Look who’s back, back again. Mac is back, tell a friend! In the first major trade of the offseason, the Tampa Bay Lightning has acquired former defenseman Ryan McDonagh and a 2024 fourth-round draft pick from the Nashville Predators in exchange for a 2024 seventh-rounder and 2025 second-round pick.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / May 21, 2024

Lightning Re-Acquire Defenseman Ryan McDonagh From Predators

A key defenseman to winning back-to-back Stanley Cups is returning to Tampa Bay. The Tampa Bay Lightning have acquired Ryan McDonagh and the Edmonton Oilers’ 2024 fourth-round pick from the Nashville Predators in exchange for the Lightning’s 2025 second-round pick and their 2024 seventh-round pick.