Lightning’s Nikita Kucherov Takes Home Ted Lindsay Award Harrison Smajovits | June 4, 2025 Tampa Bay Lightning forward Nikita Kucherov has been recognized by his peers as the top player in the NHL during the 2024-25 season, winning the Ted Lindsay Award for the…
Lightning Get Multiple Benefits With Yanni Gourde Extension Jim Bay | June 3, 2025 The Tampa Bay Lightning announced on Monday (June 2) that they have signed forward Yanni Gourde to a six-year contract extension with an average annual value of $2.33 million. The…
McDavid Injury Scare and Rumors Surrounding Panthers, Wild, Lightning Jim Parsons | June 2, 2025 In today’s NHL rumors rundown, Connor McDavid left practice early for the Edmonton Oilers on Sunday, leading to questions about his health. Is there anything to be concerned about? Meanwhile,…
Lightning Have a Chance to Reorganize Front Office After Key Departures Jim Bay | May 30, 2025 Recently, Mathieu Darche, was hired as the New York Islanders’ general manager after spending six seasons in the Lightning’s front office as assistant general manager and director of hockey operations.…
Lightning Would Benefit From an Increased Focus on Youth Harrison Smajovits | May 29, 2025 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…
Islanders’ Darche Can Draft the Next Kucherov, Stamkos, or Hedman: Which One Should He Take? Mike Fink | May 29, 2025 The New York Islanders and their newly hired general manager (GM) Mathieu Darche will look to build the team with the same model that the Tampa Bay Lightning were constructed.…
Can the Lightning Count on Nick Paul to Be Their Third-Line Center? Jack Pallotta | May 28, 2025 The Florida Panthers are one win away from reaching their third straight Stanley Cup Final, thanks in large part to their third line, where players know their roles and play…
Lightning Fans Should Be Optimistic For Oliver Bjorkstrand’s Return Jack Pallotta | May 27, 2025 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…
3 More Lightning Targets at 59th Overall in the 2025 NHL Draft Jim Bay | May 26, 2025 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. When looking for potential selections,…
What the Lightning Are Getting From Goalie Harrison Meneghin Harrison Smajovits | May 24, 2025 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.…
Islanders Naming Mathieu Darche GM Is a Calculated Risk Mike Fink | May 24, 2025 The New York Islanders took their time with the search for a new general manager (GM) and cast a wide net. They interviewed Marc Bergevin, Jarmo Kekalainen, and looked at…
3 Lightning Assistant Coach Replacement Options Jack Pallotta | May 24, 2025 With 25 years of coaching experience, the Chicago Blackhawks hired Tampa Bay Lightning assistant coach Jeff Blashill for his second NHL head coaching gig. Chicago’s future has Connor Bedard, Frank…
