Every Eastern Conference Team’s Biggest Question Mark in 2026-27 Matteo G. · Jul 23, 2026 · 15 min read
Reasons for Optimism & Pessimism for Lightning’s 2026-27 Season Harrison S. · Jul 19, 2026 · 5 min read
Lightning Sign John Carlson to 2-Year Deal Jeremy Schouppe | July 2, 2026 The Tampa Bay Lightning has signed defenseman John Carlson to a two-year deal worth $17 million, which carries an average annual value of $8.5 million, per the team. Carlson is…
Lightning Sign Ilya Mikheyev to 4-Year Contract With $3.85 Million AAV Declan Schroeder | July 1, 2026 The Tampa Bay Lightning have signed forward Ilya Mikheyev to a four-year contract with a $3.85 million annual average value (AAV), as per his agent Dan Milstein. Versatile Mikheyev Heading…
2026 NHL Qualifying Offer Tracker Jacob Billington | June 30, 2026 During each offseason, each team has a list of restricted free agents who need to be qualified to retain their rights through free agency. PuckPedia describes a qualifying offer by…
How the Lightning Can Trade for Zach Werenski Harrison Smajovits | June 30, 2026 The Tampa Bay Lightning are in need of a defenseman this offseason. Naturally, this need, along with their status as a contender, has made them a notable candidate to acquire…
Red Wings Could’ve Fixed Their Goaltending Issues in 2012 Owen Hillman | June 25, 2026 As of Dec. 10, 2025, the Detroit Red Wings (16-11-3) were the only team in the Eastern Conference with a trio of 30+ point scorers (Dylan Larkin, Lucas Raymond, and…
Tampa Bay Lightning’s Top Free Agent Fits This Offseason Harrison Smajovits | June 23, 2026 The Tampa Bay Lightning are in a position to make some solid additions to the roster this offseason. They have the cap space and can address some key needs. Let’s…
Maple Leafs Acquire Darren Raddysh in Sign-and-Trade With Lightning Jesse Courville-Lynch | June 19, 2026 Elliotte Friedman reported on Thursday (Jun. 18) evening that the Toronto Maple Leafs and Tampa Bay Lightning were finalizing a sign-and-trade involving Darren Raddysh, and on Friday (Jun. 19) morning,…
Tampa Bay Lightning’s Biggest Positional Need This Offseason Harrison Smajovits | June 18, 2026 This offseason, the Tampa Bay Lightning will be tasked with positioning themselves for another playoff run in 2026-27, and to do so, they must figure out what position to prioritize.…
Lightning Larceny: Revisiting Sergachev for Drouin Trade Eugene Helfrick | June 15, 2026 On June 15, 2017, the Tampa Bay Lightning traded Jonathan Drouin to the Montreal Canadiens for Mikhail Sergachev. While this trade received somewhat mixed reactions when it first happened, the…
7 Best Active NHL Players to Never Be Captain William Bourget | June 13, 2026 In hockey, leadership extends far beyond the letter stitched onto a jersey. While the captain holds an official title, the reality is that many teams rely on a group of…
Lightning Award Season Recap: Long-Awaited Hardware Arrives Harrison Smajovits | June 13, 2026 The Tampa Bay Lightning have garnered some serious hardware this season. While playoff hopes were dashed early, members of the team were still rewarded for their efforts in the regular…
Every NHL Team’s Biggest Need Heading Into the 2026 Offseason Alex Chauvancy | June 10, 2026 The Carolina Hurricanes and Vegas Golden Knights have delivered in the Stanley Cup Final. But before you know it, the NHL offseason will be underway. Every team usually has a…
