5 Eastern Conference 1st Round Picks Who Must Show They Can Stick in the NHL in 2026-27 Owen Hillman | September 5, 2026 The NHL is full of talented young skaters drafted in the first round, with iron sharpening iron constantly. Some have been able to separate themselves from the chaff. However, there…
Benjamin Rautiainen’s Fit and Ceiling With the Tampa Bay Lightning Andrew Epps | September 2, 2026 Benjamin Rautiainen just posted the best offensive season a Finnish forward has produced in the Liiga in nearly two decades, and the Tampa Bay Lightning still have to decide in…
How the Lightning Can Best Use Remaining Cap Space Harrison Smajovits | July 14, 2026 The Tampa Bay Lightning are tasked with assembling a competitive team for the upcoming 2026-27 season. In what feels like a tale as old as time, they’re looking to maximize…
Lightning Prospect Jack Pridham Expected to Sign With University of Denver Jesse Courville-Lynch | June 1, 2026 Earlier today, the Chicago Blackhawks traded the signing rights of Jack Pridham to the Tampa Bay Lightning in exchange for a third-round draft pick in 2027. Pridham, who is 20…
Lightning Have Every Reason to Be Excited About Benjamin Rautiainen Harrison Smajovits | May 30, 2026 The Tampa Bay Lightning locked down another pivotal piece of their future. They announced on Friday (May 29) that they signed prospect forward Benjamin Rautiainen to a three-year entry-level contract.…
What Jakob Pelletier’s Big AHL Season Means for the Lightning Harrison Smajovits | May 25, 2026 The Tampa Bay Lightning have some irons in the fire for the future of their team. Some are up-and-coming prospects who are MVP winners across the world and in the…
3 Lightning Prospects Generating Hype for the Future Harrison Smajovits | May 11, 2026 The Tampa Bay Lightning look to the future now, whether it’s preparation for next season or the talent they have in their system. Despite the lack of first-round picks over…
Every NHL Team’s Most Underrated Prospect Owen Hillman | April 13, 2026 The NHL has a glut of young, talented skaters and goaltenders that could become NHL stars. However, while most young stars are taken high and forecasted by draft time to…
Lightning Prospect Check-In: Duke, Geekie, and O’Reilly Roll into 2026 Harrison Smajovits | January 13, 2026 The Tampa Bay Lightning continue to steamroll their way through the 2026 half of the season. They’ve won 10 in a row, showing this team has a lot of fight…
Tampa Bay Lightning Standouts on the Farm: Pelletier, Duke and More Owen Hillman | November 1, 2025 The Tampa Bay Lightning (5-4-2) are getting back in their groove, winning four straight games after their 2-1 overtime victory over the Dallas Stars. While the Lightning look to rise…
Tampa Bay Lightning Guide to the Prospect Tournament Harrison Smajovits | September 9, 2025 The Tampa Bay Lightning will host the 2025 NHL Prospect Tournament, being held from Sept. 12 to 15 at AdventHealth Center Ice. Here is a guide to help you follow the…
3 Lightning Prospects to Watch During 2025-26 Season Harrison Smajovits | September 2, 2025 The Tampa Bay Lightning’s 2025-26 regular season is approaching. This month, the preseason slate will get underway, giving us a better picture of how the roster and prospects could potentially…
