NHL Rumors: Karlsson, Weber, Parayko, More Jim Parsons | July 6, 2018 In today’s rumor rundown, Erik Karlsson is going to Tampa… or wait, no he isn’t. Also, Shea Weber is out for six months which has stirred up an interesting name…
Lightning Sign McDonagh to Extension Brandon Share-Cohen | July 1, 2018 The Tampa Bay Lightning have signed Ryan McDonagh to a seven-year contract extension worth $47.25 million, the team announces Sunday. The deal will carry a $6.75 million cap hit and…
Tavares to Lightning Doesn’t Guarantee Anything The Hockey Writers | June 28, 2018 With the NHL draft in the books, all eyes have turned to the upcoming free agency period. The most coveted free agent is center John Tavares. A former first overall…
Tavares & the Lightning: The Improbability of a Superteam Eugene Helfrick | June 27, 2018 With a successful NHL Draft now behind him, it is time for Tampa Bay Lightning general manager Steve Yzerman to prepare for free agency. With the team already in a…
Lightning Re-Sign Miller Brandon Share-Cohen | June 26, 2018 The Tampa Bay Lightning have re-signed forward J.T. Miller to a five-year contract worth $26.25 million, the team announced Tuesday. The deal comes with a cap hit of $5.25 million…
Lightning Have Classic ‘Yzerman’ Era Draft Eugene Helfrick | June 24, 2018 Even without a first-round pick in the 2018 NHL Entry Draft, the Tampa Bay Lightning still had an incredibly busy weekend. While general manager Steve Yzerman chose to stand pat with…
Unpacking the Lightning Trade Rumors Eugene Helfrick | June 22, 2018 It should come as no surprise that the NHL is currently abuzz with rumors and speculation with the entry draft looming large. For the Tampa Bay Lightning, these rumors have…
Tampa Bay Lightning 2018 NHL Draft Profile Eugene Helfrick | June 20, 2018 For the first time since taking over as general manager of the Tampa Bay Lightning, Steve Yzerman will be entering the NHL Entry Draft without a first-round pick. While there…
Could Lightning Consider Trading Kucherov? Eugene Helfrick | June 17, 2018 In the weeks between the end of the Stanley Cup Final and the NHL entry-level draft, rumors abound about seemingly every player in the league. Oftentimes, these are nothing more…
Stamkos Legacy Rests in the Cup The Hockey Writers | June 16, 2018 In the NHL, legacies are determined by championships. Elite talents are expected to lead their respective teams to glory at some point in their career to be considered legendary. Two…
Does Lightning Future Include Koekkoek? The Hockey Writers | June 9, 2018 For years, the future of defenseman Slater Koekkoek has been a hot topic in Tampa Bay Lightning land. This year, that chatter has gone from a whisper to a roar…
Does Callahan Have a Future With the Lightning? Eugene Helfrick | June 8, 2018 Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Final was arguably the best game Ryan Callahan played in the 2017-18 season for the Tampa Bay Lightning. That night, he acted as the…