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…
Is Lightning Prospect Maxwell Crozier Ready for a Full-Time NHL Role? Jack Pallotta | May 20, 2025 With the salary cap rising and a few expiring contracts, the Tampa Bay Lightning have some decisions to make on roster spots this summer. One of the expiring unrestricted free…
3 Lightning Targets at 59th Overall in the 2025 NHL Draft Jim Bay | May 19, 2025 The Tampa Bay Lightning have traded many picks to reach another Stanley Cup Final in recent years. Given a lack of draft capital in the first few rounds, the Lightning…
Lightning Prospect Daniil Pylenkov Is Ready to Begin His Career in the AHL Alessandro Seren Rosso | May 15, 2025 Dynamo Moscow defenseman Daniil Pylenkov was selected four years ago by the Tampa Bay Lightning with the 196th overall pick. Four years later, the Russian blueliner comes from his best…
Later Draft Rounds Are Familiar Territory for Lightning Front Office Jack Pallotta | May 15, 2025 The NHL Draft is just 43 days away. Starting on June 27, fans will have the opportunity to watch their teams draft the next wave of building blocks. As for…
Lightning’s New TV Deal Will Bring Free Games to Local Fans Jim Bay | May 14, 2025 The Tampa Bay Lightning have entered into a multi-year media rights agreement with Scripps Sports, making it easier than ever before for fans throughout the Tampa Bay Area to watch…
Potential Tampa Bay Lightning 2025 Unrestricted Free Agent Targets Jack Pallotta | May 13, 2025 The Tampa Bay Lightning’s 2025 offseason is in full swing. The action will pick up in roughly a month, with the NHL Draft in late June and NHL Free Agency…
Top Offseason Needs for NHL’s First 8 Eliminated Teams Alex Chauvancy | May 6, 2025 The second round of the NHL playoffs is underway, but that also means we’re inching closer toward the offseason. Eight teams have been sent packing and are now shifting to…