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A way too early look at the future of Nikita Kucherov in Tampa Bay

When one says the name Nikita Kucherov in the Tampa Bay area, it is not uncommon for it to be followed by the exclamation, “Kuch!” Kucherov is a beloved member
Joseph Lopez|Jul 1, 2025

Pressure builds in Tampa Bay right before free agency

The 2024-2025 season saw an offensively capable Lightning team led by the brilliant play of star forward Nikita Kucherov. Despite the talent, the Lightning were
Joseph Lopez|Jul 1, 2025

Tampa Bay must not underestimate the NHL's most recent announcement

The NHL recently made a blockbuster announcement: ESPN Jacksonville 690am confirms that the NHL season will be extended from 82 games to 84 games at the start o
Joseph Lopez|Jul 1, 2025

Eyes on Tampa Bay: Could this Jets forward take his talents to the Lightning?

Eyes on Tampa Bay: Could this Jets forward take his talents to the Lightning? With the NHL signing period just hours away, more rumors, including from The Hocke
Alexis Farinacci|Jul 1, 2025

Conor Sheary's struggles culminate with contract termination

The Tampa Bay Lightning on Sunday placed veteran forward Conor Sheary on unconditional wiavers. Sheary, 33, had one year left of his contract and was set to mak
Alexis Farinacci|Jun 30, 2025

Tampa completes draft while free agency looms over

While the NHL draft’s first round was quite nonchalant for the Bolts, rounds two through seven proved to be opposite. The Tampa Bay Lightning spent a full day w
Joseph Lopez|Jun 29, 2025

Lightning Prioritize Depth and Development in Final Draft Picks

Pick No. 193 – Caleb Heil, G With the 193rd pick in the seventh round of the 2025 NHL Draft, the Tampa Bay Lightning grabbed their first goalie: 19-year old Cal
Alexis Farinacci|Jun 28, 2025

Tampa Bay Lightning Strikes with Young, Steady Blueliner Everett Baldwin at No. 151

With the 151st overall pick in the fifth round of the 2025 NHL Draft, the Tampa Bay Lightning selected 18-year old defenseman, Everett Baldwin from St. George’s
Alexis Farinacci|Jun 28, 2025

Tampa Bay Drafts a Bulldozer on Skates—Aiden Foster is Built for Playoff Hockey

With their third pick in the 2025 NHL Draft, the 127th overall in the fourth round, the Tampa Bay Lightning selected a workhorse – center Aiden Foster from the
Alexis Farinacci|Jun 28, 2025

Lightning saw something special in Benjamin Rautiainen and acted fast

A trade has been made! The Tampa Bay Lightning made a trade with the Boston Bruins to get pick No. 108. With the 108th pick in the draft, the Lightning selected
Alexis Farinacci|Jun 28, 2025

Tampa Bay Lightning draft Ethan Czata, C/RW at No. 56 overall

With the 56th pick in the 2025 NHL Draft, the Tampa Bay Lightning selected Ethan Czata, a center/ right wing from the Niagara IceDogs. He is a 6’1”, 175lb left-
Alexis Farinacci|Jun 28, 2025

Julien BriseBois looks to steer Lightning to success

When a ship is out at sea and a storm approaches, only a fearless captain can man the helm. For the Tampa Bay Lightning, that man is none other than General Man
Joseph Lopez|Jun 28, 2025

Tampa Bay silent during the first round of the 2025 NHL Draft

The NHL draft, especially the first round, is one of the busiest times of the whole year for NHL clubs. It truly takes a whole organization in order to ensure a
Joseph Lopez|Jun 28, 2025

Draft memories: Drafting a cornerstone

The 2009 NHL Draft was a pivotal moment in Tampa Bay Lightning history: it was the draft in which they drafted their ultimate cornerstone defenseman. To go one
Joseph Lopez|Jun 27, 2025

Draft memories: Ondrej Palat

When thinking of Ondrej Palat, many fans think of the consistent winger who played top-six minutes for the Tampa Bay Lightning. Fans imagine the beloved player
Joseph Lopez|Jun 27, 2025

Tampa's 2025 NHL Draft may be busy, but not in the way fans think

With the 2025 NHL draft a mere few days away, Lightning fans anxiously wait in the wings hoping for Tampa Bay to make a splash in order to improve the roster. T
Joseph Lopez|Jun 25, 2025

Playoff Atmosphere Expected in These Must-Watch Lightning Preseason Showdowns

The Tampa Bay Lightning and National Hockey League on Tuesday revealed the 2025 preseason schedule. The schedule features seven matchups (three home, four on th
Alexis Farinacci|Jun 25, 2025

From hope to exit: Lightning forward who underwhelmed in 2025 to become unrestricted free agent

In 2024 the Tampa Bay Lightning signed right-handed shooting forward Cam Atkinson to a one-year, $900,000 contact from the Philadelphia Flyers. The hope was tha
Alexis Farinacci|Jun 25, 2025

Former Bolt wins Stanley Cup

Lightning fans certainly had mixed feelings seeing their in-state rival the Florida Panthers win the Stanley Cup in back-to-back years. However despite the vari
Joseph Lopez|Jun 24, 2025

Could Lightning Strike Twice? Oilers Forward in Sights Amid Perbix Uncertainty

When the clock strikes midnight on July 1st, Lightning defenseman Nick Perbix will become an unrestricted free agent, as reported by David Pagnotta of The Fourt
Alexis Farinacci|Jun 24, 2025
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