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On YouTubeTampa Bay Lightning News / Daily Faceoff / May 22
Wojciech Stachowiak signs one-year contract with Lightning
The Tampa Bay Lightning have announced that they’ve signed left winger Wojciech Stachowiak to a one-year, entry-level contract. The Gdansk, Poland product is an undrafted free agent signing by the Lightning, joining the team after an impressive showing with Germany at the IIHF Men’s Ice Hockey World Championship.
Tampa Bay Lightning News / Rinksiders / May 22
Breaking down the Tampa Bay Lightning’s lack of success in the postseason
Since losing to the Colorado Avalanche in the 2022 Stanley Cup Final, the Tampa Bay Lightning have not relented in their pursuit of victory. However, the winning has all but stopped for the Lightning, yet to win a playoff round since.
Maxwell Crozier News / The Hockey Writers / May 20
Is Lightning Prospect Maxwell Crozier Ready for a Full-Time NHL Role?
With the salary cap rising and a few expiring contracts, the Tampa Bay Lightning have some decisions to make on roster spots this summer. One of the expiring unrestricted free agents (UFAs) is Nick Perbix, a 26-year-old defenseman drafted by Tampa Bay in the sixth round back at the 2017 NHL Draft.
The 'Stanley Cup Playoff points leaders since 1999-2000' quiz
How many of the NHL postseason scoring leaders since the 1999-2000 season can you name in five minutes?
Harrison Meneghin News / Daily Faceoff / May 20
Lightning sign Harrison Meneghin to entry-level contract
Tampa Bay Lightning vice president and general manager Julien BriseBois announced Monday that they have signed goaltender Harrison Meneghin to a three-year, entry-level contract.
Tampa Bay Lightning News / The Hockey Writers / May 19
3 Lightning Targets at 59th Overall in the 2025 NHL Draft
The Tampa Bay Lightning have traded many picks to reach another Stanley Cup Final in recent years. Given a lack of draft capital in the first few rounds, the Lightning must be judicious in approaching the 2025 NHL Entry Draft.
Daniil Pylenkov News / The Hockey Writers / May 15
Lightning Prospect Daniil Pylenkov Is Ready to Begin His Career in the AHL
Dynamo Moscow defenseman Daniil Pylenkov was selected four years ago by the Tampa Bay Lightning with the 196th overall pick. Four years later, the Russian blueliner comes from his best season in his career, reaching the semifinal stage with Dynamo and scoring 31 points in 68 regular-season games for the Moscow-based franchise.
Tampa Bay Lightning News / The Hockey Writers / May 15
Later Draft Rounds Are Familiar Territory for Lightning Front Office
The NHL Draft is just 43 days away. Starting on June 27, fans will have the opportunity to watch their teams draft the next wave of building blocks. As for the Tampa Bay Lightning’s draft night, they don’t have their first-round pick per usual.
Tampa Bay Lightning News / The Hockey Writers / May 14
Lightning’s New TV Deal Will Bring Free Games to Local Fans
The Tampa Bay Lightning have entered into a multi-year media rights agreement with Scripps Sports, making it easier than ever before for fans throughout the Tampa Bay Area to watch Lightning games free of charge for the 2025-26 NHL season.
Tampa Bay Lightning News / The Hockey Writers / May 13
Potential Tampa Bay Lightning 2025 Unrestricted Free Agent Targets
The Tampa Bay Lightning’s 2025 offseason is in full swing. The action will pick up in roughly a month, with the NHL Draft in late June and NHL Free Agency in the first week of July.
NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 9
Islanders to interview Lightning exec for GM vacancy
The Islanders have received permission to interview Lightning assistant general manager Mathieu Darche to fill their GM vacancy, Stefen Rosner of The Hockey News and NHL.com reports.
Andrei Vasilevskiy News / Athlon Sports / May 7
Lightning Make Goalie Move Wednesday Amid Andrei Vasilevskiy’s Vezina Finalist Nod
The Tampa Bay Lightning were bounced in five games by the Florida Panthers in the first round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs, and goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy didn’t quite look like his usual self.
Jonas Johansson News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 7
Lightning Sign Jonas Johansson To Two-Year Extension
The Tampa Bay Lightning have signed depth goaltender Jonas Johansson to a two-year, $2.5MM contract extension. Johansson was set to be an unrestricted free agent this summer.
Tampa Bay Lightning News / Daily Faceoff / May 7
Lightning sign Jonas Johansson to two-year extension
The Tampa Bay Lightning have extended backup netminder Jonas Johansson to a two-year, $2.5 million contract extension. According to the contract details, Johansson will be paid $1,250,000 AAV.
Tampa Bay Lightning News / Daily Faceoff / May 6
Lightning sign Charle-Edouard D’Astous to one-year contract
The Tampa Bay Lightning have announced that the club has signed defenseman Charle-Edouard D’Astous to a one-year, two-way contract set to begin in the upcoming 2025-26 season.
Tampa Bay Lightning News / The Hockey Writers / May 6
Previewing the Tampa Bay Lightning’s 2025 Offseason
With the Tampa Bay Lightning‘s 2024-25 season coming to a close, the front office prepares for another summer of critical drafting, signing, and trading that can shape the organization for seasons to come.
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.
Isaac Howard News / The Hockey Writers / May 5
Red Wings Should Pursue Tampa Bay Lightning’s Isaac Howard
After the Tampa Bay Lightning’s season came to a close, the biggest piece of news wasn’t about failure to meet expectations or really anything to do with the people that contributed to this season’s team.
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 / 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.
NHL News / Yardbarker / May 1
Panthers continue to dominate Battle of Florida
The Battle of Florida now feels like a one-sided rivalry.
Eetu Luostarinen News / Field Level Media / May 1
Eetu Luostarinen's historic night leads Panthers to series win over Lightning
Florida's Eetu Luostarinen had a career night with a goal and three assists as the visiting Panthers closed out their first-round Eastern Conference playoff matchup Wednesday night, beating the Tampa Bay Lightning 6-3 in Game 5 of their best-of-seven series.
NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / April 29
Reaction across NHL over Aaron Ekblad’s retaliatory hit on Brandon Hagel
The Florida Panthers’ Game 4 victory has been overshadowed by a controversial hit from defenseman Aaron Ekblad on Tampa Bay Lightning forward Brandon Hagel.
NHL News / Yardbarker / April 28
Watch: Panthers stun Lightning with two goals in 11 seconds to take 3-1 series lead
In a flash, the Tampa Bay Lightning's 2-1 Game 4 lead over the Florida Panthers turned into a 3-2 deficit.
NHL News / Yardbarker / April 28
NHL dropped the ball by not suspending Panthers' Matthew Tkachuk
Florida Panthers forward Matthew Tkachuk has reportedly avoided supplemental discipline for a late hit on Tampa Bay Lightning forward Jake Guentzel during Game 3 of their series on Saturday afternoon.
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