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Jake Guentzel Exposes Matthew Tkachuk's Unsportsmanlike True Colours in New Interview

Matthew Tkachuk laid out Jake Guentzel in the playoffs, and now the Lightning star has exposed Tkachuk's lack of sportsmanship in his latest interview.

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AHL: Ryder Korczak Signs Overseas

The Syracuse Crunch today saw forward Ryder Korczak sign with Vlci Zilina in Slovakia. The 22-year-old forward played in 35 games for the Hartford Wolf Pack, recording 11 points on three goals and eight assists.

Luke Glendening News / NHL on ClutchPoints / August 19

Best last-minute Luke Glendening destinations in 2025 NHL Free Agency

The Tampa Bay Lightning chose not to re-sign Luke Glendening after his contract expired this summer. NHL Free Agency started on July 1, and Glendening is still available for a team to bring in.

Jake Guentzel News / House of Hockey / August 19

Lightning Star Jake Guentzel Reveals He Wanted to Sign With Team's Conference Rival

Tampa Bay Lightning star Jake Guentzel revealed on the Cam & Strick podcast that he loved the Hurricanes and would have really wanted to sign in Carolina.

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NHL News / The Hockey Writers / August 17

Lightning’s Offseason Business Deals Set to Improve the Fan Experience

In addition to taking care of business for on-ice activities by signing free agents to the organization, the Tampa Bay Lightning have also been busy with off-ice business that has an impact on a fan’s experience in watching the games, whether it is in person, on television, or on a streaming device.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / House of Hockey / August 13

Tampa Bay Lightning Announce the End of Amalie Arena

The Tampa Bay Lightning have played in Amalie Arena since 2014, but now, a change has officially been revealed with the name change to take place immediately.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Daily Faceoff / August 13

Lightning’s rink renamed to Benchmark International Arena

The Tampa Bay Lightning’s home rink will have a new name for the 2025-26 NHL season and beyond, as the team announced that AMALIE Arena has been renamed Benchmark International Arena as part of a multi-year naming rights deal.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / NHL on ClutchPoints / August 11

1 move Tampa Bay Lightning should’ve made in 2025 NHL offseason

Ever since the Tampa Bay Lightning appeared in three straight Stanley Cups from 2020 to 2022, the organization has backslid a bit. While many contributors from those teams left for other opportunities, the Lightning’s core remained largely intact.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Daily Faceoff / August 11

2025-26 NHL Prospect Pool Breakdown: Tampa Bay Lightning’s Top 10

Welcome back. It’s time for Daily Faceoff’s third annual NHL Prospect Pool Breakdown, looking at the best all 32 teams have to offer. We’re highlighting the top 10 prospects for every franchise, their biggest strengths and weaknesses and so much more.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Raw Charge / August 7

Some possible PTO options for the Tampa Bay Lightning

Here we are. It’s the first week of August and hockey still seems light years away. In all honestly, we’re only about a month away from prospect showcases starting.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Raw Charge / August 7

Lightning Morning News: Some familiar names sign in different places

The free agent signings are still trickling in as the summer meanders its way through August. While there hasn’t been any movement on the major restricted free agent front, a couple of familiar names inked deals that will give them a shot at making the NHL.

Jaydon Dureau News / Inside The Rink / August 6

Jaydon Dureau Signed by the Manitoba Moose

The Manitoba Moose announced yesterday that the team has signed forward Jaydon Dureau to a one-year contract through the 2025-26 season. The White City, Saskatchewan-born forward split time between the American Hockey Leagues (AHL) Syracuse Crunch and the ECHL’s Orlando Solar Bears in the 2024-25 season.

Sean Day News / Inside The Rink / August 6

AHL: Bridgeport Islanders Sign 27-Year-Old Defenseman

The Bridgeport Islanders continue to build their roster for the 2025-26 season. Today, that included the signing of a 27-year-old defenseman in Sean Day.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / NHL on ClutchPoints / August 2

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.

Luke Glendening News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 2

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.

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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.

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.

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 / 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.

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

Flyers ink this former first-round pick to a five-year extension

Mammoth sign forward to a five-year contract avoiding arbitration

No-trade clauses halt potential Oilers moves as two players say no

Three NHL teams that are having the best offseason so far

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Tampa Bay Lightning 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.

Tampa Bay Lightning 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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