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On YouTubeTampa Bay Lightning News / The Hockey Writers / May 29
Lightning Would Benefit From an Increased Focus on Youth
It looks like the Tampa Bay Lightning‘s championship window is now in the review mirror after their third straight playoff exit in Round 1. The team is top-heavy, especially up front, and their key players are getting older.
Oliver Bjorkstrand News / The Hockey Writers / May 27
Lightning Fans Should Be Optimistic For Oliver Bjorkstrand’s Return
The Tampa Bay Lightning paid a premium for Oliver Bjorkstrand and his linemate Yanni Gourde at the 2025 NHL Trade Deadline. The trade package included two first-round picks (2026 and 2027), a 2025 second-round pick, and winger Michael Eyssimont.
Tampa Bay Lightning News / The Hockey Writers / May 26
3 More Lightning Targets at 59th Overall in the 2025 NHL Draft
Earlier, I wrote about three prospects that the Tampa Bay Lightning could draft with their second-round, 59th overall pick in the 2025 NHL Entry Draft.
The 'Most goals by an American in an NHL season' quiz
In NHL history, a U.S. born NHL player has scored 40 or more goals on 77 occasions. How many of the 77 can you name in six minutes?
Harrison Meneghin News / The Hockey Writers / May 24
What the Lightning Are Getting From Goalie Harrison Meneghin
To start off offseason activities this week, the Tampa Bay Lightning inked an NHL entry-level contract with goalie Harrison Meneghin. He was the team’s seventh-round pick in the 2024 Draft.
NHL News / The Hockey Writers / May 24
3 Lightning Assistant Coach Replacement Options
With 25 years of coaching experience, the Chicago Blackhawks hired Tampa Bay Lightning assistant coach Jeff Blashill for his second NHL head coaching gig.
Tampa 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.
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.
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.
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 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 / 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.
Jon Cooper 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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