The 2015 Lightning-Islanders Trade That Shaped Both Franchises Eugene Helfrick | June 11, 2022 After reaching the 2015 Stanley Cup Final, then Tampa Bay Lightning general manager Steve Yzerman decided to take an active approach to continue building his already strong roster. To do…
Lightning and Senators Make Hockey Trade by Swapping Paul for Joseph Eugene Helfrick | March 21, 2022 After the Tampa Bay Lightning acquired Brandon Hagel from the Chicago Blackhawks on Friday, it felt like that would be general manager (GM) Julien BriseBois’ definitive move of the deadline.…
Lightning’s Blockbuster Trade for Hagel Isn’t About Going All In Eugene Helfrick | March 20, 2022 In the months and years following the 2020 NHL Trade Deadline, Tampa Bay Lightning general manager Julien BriseBois changed the way that we talk about deadline deals. What was once…
Lightning Acquire Brandon Hagel From the Blackhawks Eugene Helfrick | March 18, 2022 The Tampa Bay Lightning have acquired forward Brandon Hagel, a 2022 fourth-round draft pick and a 2024 fourth-round pick from the Chicago Blackhawks for Taylor Raddysh, Boris Katchouk, a 2023…
Lightning Sign Brayden Point to 8-Year Contract Kyle Knopp | July 28, 2021 Brayden Point will be staying in the Sunshine State, as the Tampa Bay Lightning have signed the forward to an eight-year extension worth $9.5 million. The 25-year-old was drafted 79th…
Lightning: Getting to Know David Savard Nathan Moser | April 11, 2021 As the 2021 NHL Trade Deadline looms near as Monday approaches, the Tampa Bay Lightning did not wait to make a roster move gearing up for their next Stanley Cup…
Ben Bishop Trade Revisited Andrew Forbes | April 3, 2021 Originally written in 2018. It wasn’t long ago that Ben Bishop donned the Ottawa Senators’ logo on the front of his jersey. But with Craig Anderson and Robin Lehner in…
Lightning’s 3 Worst Trades of the Decade Eugene Helfrick | February 20, 2021 Over the course of the last ten years, the Tampa Bay Lightning made a number of franchise-altering trades. The 2010s were a busy one for the Lightning, with general managers…
Tampa Bay Lightning Re-Sign Pat Maroon, Luke Schenn Andrew Forbes | October 9, 2020 From Stanley Cup champions to re-signing with the club they won with, the Tampa Bay Lightning have re-signed Pat Maroon and Luke Schenn. Maroon signed a two-year deal worth $1.8…
Lightning Place Tyler Johnson on Waivers Declan Schroeder | October 9, 2020 Less than a month after winning the Stanley Cup, Tampa Bay Lightning forward Tyler Johnson has been placed on waivers. This move is borne out of the Lightning’s desperate need…
Lightning Deadline Deals Looking Better Even With Stoppage Eugene Helfrick | March 21, 2020 The 2019-20 NHL season will go down as one of the weirdest in league history. With the coronavirus halting play and no timetable for a return, there’s a real possibility…
Lightning Risk Seeing Their Cup Window Slam Shut Ryan Szporer | March 19, 2020 All of a sudden the Tampa Bay Lightning’s acquisition of Barclay Goodrow looks even more expensive. Granted, the rugged forward’s contract expires at the end of next season. However, you…
