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Lightning’s perfect move in 2025 NHL offseason

The Tampa Bay Lightning made a couple of serious moves in free agency a year ago when they inked high-scoring left wing Jake Guentzel and also said goodbye to their captain and franchise leading scorer Steven Stamkos.

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Free-agent profile for veteran center Luke Glendening

While a 36-year-old forward coming off a seven-point season may not seem like much of an asset, veteran center Luke Glendening could still bring meaningful value in the right situation.

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 / The Hockey Writers / July 28

Lightning’s 5 Best Offseason Moves

The Tampa Bay Lightning have not been the most active team this offseason, largely due to a tepid free agent market, a lack of salary cap space, and the realization that they have a talented team that can still make a deep playoff run.

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Tampa Bay Lightning News / The Hockey Writers / July 27

Lightning Have 4 Key Players on Contract Years in 2025-26

Seeing players come and go has become a familiar trend for the Tampa Bay Lightning. As soon as they won their first Stanley Cup, the question started to arise about who was going to leave next.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 25

Rangers sign veteran winger to PTO

In an effort to extend his NHL career, veteran winger Conor Sheary has agreed to a professional tryout (PTO) with the New York Rangers, per the NY Post’s Mollie Walker.

Ethan Czata News / Daily Faceoff / July 23

Lightning sign Ethan Czata to entry-level contract

The Tampa Bay Lightning have announced that they’ve signed center Ethan Czata to a three-year, entry-level contract. Czata was the Lightning’s second-round pick in the 2025 NHL Draft, selected 56th overall out of the Ontario Hockey League.

Tim Taylor News / The Hockey Writers / July 21

They Were Once Tampa Bay Lightning: Tim Taylor

Tim Taylor had an NHL career that lasted 12 seasons and 746 games, with 365 of those games playing for the Tampa Bay Lightning, including the 2004 Stanley Cup Championship squad.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / House of Hockey / July 17

Tampa Bay Lightning Likely on the Verge of Trading $74 Million Defenseman, Per Insider

Per a new report from analyst Nick Kypreos, the Tampa Bay Lightning could be considering a trade of defenseman Ryan McDonagh for what would be the 2nd time in just a few years.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / The Hockey Writers / July 16

Getting to Know New Lightning Prospect Sam O’Reilly

Isaac Howard is now in the rearview mirror, and the Tampa Bay Lightning can put their focus on forward Sam O’Reilly. The Memorial Cup champion and 2024 first-round pick now brings excitement and possibilities that Howard initially brought to the table.

Avery Winslow News / Inside The Rink / July 14

ECHL: Utah Grizzlies Sign Pair of Defensemen

The Utah Grizzlies have announced that they have signed 5’11” defenseman Avery Winslow and 6’2″ defenseman Colby Enns for the 2025-26 season. The St. Pete Beach, Florida native started his junior career in the BCHL in the 2018-19 season playing for the Wenatchee Wild.

Scott Sabourin News / Inside The Rink / July 14

Tampa Bay Lightning Sign Scott Sabourin

The Tampa Bay Lightning signed forward Scott Sabourin to a one-year, two-way contract. Sabourin, in 68 games with the San Jose Barracuda, recorded 25 points on ten goals and 15 assists.

Mikhail Sergachev News / Blade of Steel / July 12

Mikhail Sergachev Slams Lightning Coach Over Horrible System Changes

The Tampa Bay Lightning made three straight appearances in the Stanley Cup Finals, but according to Mkhail Sergachev, it was Jeff Blashill that ruined their chances.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 11

Lightning’s most realistic trade acquisition in 2025 NHL offseason

The Tampa Bay Lightning returned to the playoffs for an eighth straight season. They have lost in the first round for three straight years, falling to the Florida Panthers each of the past two campaigns.

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Isaac Howard News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 11

Oilers’ Isaac Howard drops truth bomb after trade from Lightning

The Edmonton Oilers and Tampa Bay Lightning connected on a trade involving former first-round pick Isaac Howard. The 2025 Hobey Baker winner could not agree on a contract with the Bolts.

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.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / July 9

Oilers, Lightning trade makes sense for both teams

An interesting offseason trade might be a beneficial deal for both sides. On Tuesday night, the Edmonton Oilers acquired Isaac Howard from the Tampa Bay Lightning for Sam O’Reilly in a one-for-one deal involving prospects.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / July 9

Isaac 'Ike' Howard: Everything to Know About the Oilers’ Newest Acquisition

The Edmonton Oilers recently acquired forward Isaac Howard from the Tampa Bay Lightning in exchange for forward Sam O’Reilly. There had been speculation for weeks connecting the Oilers to Howard, but the two sides finally got a deal done.

Isaac Howard News / Daily Faceoff / July 9

What Isaac Howard brings to the Oilers

The Isaac Howard sweepstakes are over, as the 2022 Tampa Bay Lightning first-round pick was dealt to the Edmonton Oilers on Tuesday in exchange for Sam O’Reilly.

NHL News / Field Level Media / July 9

Oilers, Lightning swap first-round picks Sam O'Reilly, Isaac Howard

The Edmonton Oilers acquired reigning Hobey Baker Award winner Isaac Howard from the Lightning, sending forward prospect Sam O'Reilly to Tampa Bay in exchange.

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.

Rangers re-sign former first-round pick

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Mammoth sign forward to a five-year contract avoiding arbitration

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Jeff Tambellini News / Daily Faceoff / July 7

Lightning hire Jeff Tambellini as assistant GM, director of hockey operations

The Tampa Bay Lightning have hired Jeff Tambellini as their assistant general manager and director of hockey operations, the club announced Monday afternoon.

Ryan Fanti News / Daily Faceoff / July 1

Lightning sign Ryan Fanti to one-year contract

On Tuesday, Tampa Bay Lightning general manager Julien BriseBois announced the team has signed goaltender Ryan Fanti to a one-year, two-way contract. This is the 25-year-old’s first NHL contract since his two-year, entry-level contract with the Edmonton Oilers came to an end at the conclusion of the 2023-24 season.

Conor Sheary News / Last Word On Sports / June 30

Tampa Bay Lightning Place Forward Conor Sheary On Waivers

Yesterday, the Tampa Bay Lightning placed ten-year veteran Conor Sheary on unconditional waivers. Today, he cleared, meaning that the two sides were mutually agreeing to terminate his contract.

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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