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Reflecting on Stamkos to Nashville: One year later

Just over one year ago, Lightning fans saw one of their worst nightmares come to life: Steven Stamkos no longer being a member of the Tampa Bay Lightning. In Ju
Joseph Lopez|Aug 1, 2025

Tampa Bay Lightning Game-Day Presentation team wins 2025 Stanley Award for Best Game Presentation

Beyond the locker room, beyond the ice, beyond the goal posts and above the stands, there’s a team up in the PA booth running the sounds, the lights, and the of
Alexis Farinacci|Aug 1, 2025

Tampa Bay Lightning Sign Top Draft Pick to Three-Year Entry Level Contract

As the offseason continues and the 2025-26 preseason countdown gets lower, The Lightning continue their trend of forward, offense-heavy offseason signings. They
Alexis Farinacci|Jul 23, 2025

Another integral member of the Tampa Bay Lightning staff is headed to the Olympics

Team Canada on Monday started the week off by announcing their full men’s Olympic team coaching staff for the 2026 Milan and Cortina Olympic Winter Games and it
Alexis Farinacci|Jul 22, 2025

Tampa Bay Lightning Prospect Selected to Team Finland's U-20 Team for Home Tournament

Ahead of the 2025 World Junior Summer Challenge in Minnesota, Team Finland is playing a mini home tournament that includes four teams: two from Finland (a Team-
Alexis Farinacci|Jul 21, 2025

Bolts leadership reportedly on the verge of making a bold decision with a 2x Stanley Cup Champion

With free agency well under way, the spotlight is once again on the Tampa Bay Lightning as word is getting out that Jon Cooper could be looking to make a statem
Alexis Farinacci|Jul 19, 2025

Tampa's free agency period demonstrates confidence in roster

At the beginning of free agency, the Tampa Bay Lightning had one goal: build a championship worthy roster. Any National Hockey League team dreams of hoisting th
Joseph Lopez|Jul 18, 2025

Gabriel Fortier hopes to find fresh start with the Swedish Hockey League

Gabriel Fortier’s professional career hasn’t progressed the way the way the 25-year old had hoped it would have. He was drafted by the Lightning in the 2nd roun
Alexis Farinacci|Jul 18, 2025

An Outdoor Match on Ice in Florida and the Battle for the State Headline 2025-26 Tampa Bay Lightning Schedule

The 2025-26 season officially kicks off for the Tampa Bay Lightning on Thursday, October 9  at 7:00PM at home in front of Bolts nation at Amalie Arena. It will
Alexis Farinacci|Jul 17, 2025

Bolts bet on Sabourin's grit and passion in latest veteran signing

The Lightning are proving even more during free agency to be focused on goal scoring and pressure up front. General Manager Julien BriseBois announced on Sunday
Alexis Farinacci|Jul 13, 2025

Trouble in Tampa? What the Lightning need to tweak to retake the state 

While the Florida Panthers and other rival teams made bold moves over the course of the offseason, the Lightning made some smart picks, but still lack in one ke
Alexis Farinacci|Jul 13, 2025

Top prospect shake-up sees Tampa Bay trade Isaac Howard to the Edmonton Oilers for Sam O’Reilly

In a trade of top prospects, the Tampa Bay Lightning on Tuesday night sent the rights to their 2022 first-round draft pick, Isaac Howard to the Edmonton Oilers
Alexis Farinacci|Jul 10, 2025

A Familiar face comes home: Lightning hire Jeff Tambellini as New Assistant General Manager

A familiar face is returning to the sunshine state’s west coast! The Tampa Bay Lightning on Monday announced that they hired Jeff Tambellini as their new Assist
Alexis Farinacci|Jul 8, 2025

Former Lightning forward, Tyler Johnson Hangs up his skates after 13 season career

After 13 incredible seasons (nine with the Lightning), former Tampa Bay Lightning forward, Tyler Johnson has announced in a post on Instagram that after 13 seas
Alexis Farinacci|Jul 8, 2025

From Lessons to Lineups: Mentor and Mentee become Teammates

Tampa Bay Lightning development camp was a special weekend for two Lightning players who shared a special bond well before one of them wore the bolt blue. It st
Alexis Farinacci|Jul 6, 2025

From maple leafs to palm trees: Lightning sweep Holmberg way from Toronto

The Tampa Bay Lightning on Tuesday announced that they signed right winger, Pontus Holmberg to a two-year deal, sweeping him away from the Toronto Maple Leafs a
Alexis Farinacci|Jul 2, 2025

Goncalves Extended! Lightning sign young forward to 2-year deal

It was a big question on the mind of Bolts faithful as the clock struck noon on Tuesday, but Lightning fans can rest easy as Gage Goncalves is locked in for at
Alexis Farinacci|Jul 2, 2025

Tampa Bay has potential to reunite two brothers in free agency

Veteran Lightning fans may remember Taylor Raddysh as an exciting up-and-coming forward ready to make an impact for the Tampa Bay Lightning. Now, fans will reme
Joseph Lopez|Jul 1, 2025

Free agent memories: Yanni Gourde

Ever since the day he stepped into the Lightning lineup, Yanni Gourde has been beloved by Tampa Bay Lightning fans. From his stellar rookie season to his role i
Joseph Lopez|Jul 1, 2025

Tampa Bay must resign Gage Goncalves

Gage Goncalves was a rookie for the Tampa Bay Lightning during the 2024-2025 NHL regular season. While fellow rookie Connor Geekie excited fans, Goncalves becam
Joseph Lopez|Jul 1, 2025
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