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The day Stamkos became a Bolt: Throwback Thursday

On a day just like any other back in 2008, the grass was green and the sun was shining in beautiful Tampa Bay. However, the story was different in Ottawa, Canad
Joseph Lopez|Jun 19, 2025

Four Lightning Players Named to NHL’s 2024-25 First and Second All-Star Teams

The National Hockey LeagueN on Thursday announced their first and second all-star teams. Four Tampa Bay Lightning players received honors. Right-winger Nikita K
Alexis Farinacci|Jun 13, 2025

Tampa Bay Lightning could steal star defenseman away from San Jose Sharks

The Tampa Bay Lightning have already signed defensemen Max Crozier and Steven Santini, but after their defense gave up 216 goals in 2024-25 and were knocked out
Alexis Farinacci|Jun 12, 2025

Tampa Bay Lightning sign Max Crozier and Jack Finley to 3-year contracts

The Tampa Bay Lightning announced Friday and Sunday that signed defenseman Max Crozier (signed Friday) and Forward Jack Finley (signed Sunday) each to three yea
Alexis Farinacci|Jun 9, 2025

Nikita Kucherov claims the Ted Lindsay Award

The National Hockey League officially announced Nikita Kucherov to be the winner of the 2024-2025 Ted Lindsay Award, which is awarded to the player who has prov
Joseph Lopez|Jun 4, 2025

Tampa Bay Lightning sign Steven Santini to a two-year, two-way contract extension

The Tampa Bay Lightning on Tuesday announced that they signed defenseman Steven Santini to a two-year, two-way contract extension. Santini played in 58 games wi
Alexis Farinacci|Jun 4, 2025

Tampa Bay Lightning sign Goaltender Ryan Fanti to one-year, two-way deal

The Tampa Bay Lightning on Monday signed undrafted free agent goaltender, Ryan Fanti to a one year, two-way contract deal woth $775,000 in the NHL and $80,000 i
Alexis Farinacci|Jun 3, 2025

Yanni Gourde staying put in Tampa Bay

Today, the Tampa Bay Lightning made all their fans jump for joy when news officially released on NHL.com that Yanni Gourde will be staying in Tampa Bay after si
Joseph Lopez|Jun 2, 2025

Tampa Bay a potential landing spot for Adam Gaudette in free agency

Tampa Bay a potential landing spot for Adam Gaudette in free agency NHL free agency officially begins one month from today and the rumor mills are beginning to
Alexis Farinacci|Jun 1, 2025

NHL offseason provides opportunity for a hungry Lightning organization

The National Hockey League offseason is the perfect time for every hockey club to take a step back and improve their roster before a demanding regular season. F
Joseph Lopez|Jun 1, 2025

Can Nikita Kucherov maintain his incredible point production?

Over the last few years, Tampa Bay Lightning forward Nikita Kucherov has cemented his name as one of the best players in the National Hockey League. Kucherov ha
Joseph Lopez|May 31, 2025

Brayden Point to score like never before next season

When one begins to ponder about some of the most elite goal scorers in the entire National Hockey League, names, such as Austin Matthews, David Pastrnak, and Al
Joseph Lopez|May 30, 2025

The Oliver Bjorkstrand show

The 2025 NHL trade deadline marked an exciting period for Lightning fans. In a blockbuster trade, the Lightning managed to reacquire the beloved Yanni Gourde fr
Joseph Lopez|May 30, 2025

A thunderous week continues for the Lightning: Second top-level hockey official leaves organization

The Tampa Bay Lightning find themselves now with not one, but two big holes to fill as the offseason gets underway. Just days after former Assistant General Man
Alexis Farinacci|May 30, 2025

Tampa Bay’s offense: A core competency

Steven Stamkos’s signing with the Nashville Predators sparked a series of questions from Lightning fans far and wide. Questions such as, “Will Hedman be the nex
Joseph Lopez|May 29, 2025

The future of Yanni Gourde

When Yanni Gourde left Tampa Bay during the Seattle Expansion draft, Lightning fans struggled heavily to say goodbye to #37.  During his tenure in Tampa Bay, Ya
Joseph Lopez|May 28, 2025

USA defeats Switzerland 1-0 in a battle that came down to overtime

After going 8-0, the Swiss couldn't find that one goal as the Defensive Battle Went to the US.
Alexis Farinacci|May 28, 2025

J.J. Moser hoping to really get started with the Lightning

For Tampa Bay Lightning fans, the off-season proceeding the 2024-2025 regular season is one they will truly never forget. A whirlwind of changes occurred for th
Joseph Lopez|May 25, 2025

Janis Moser and Team Switzerland set to go for gold at the IIHF World Championships

As the saying goes, “Gator Boys (Legend) Stay Hot!” That’s exactly what the University of Florida legend did for the fourth day in a row on Friday night with th
Alexis Farinacci|May 28, 2025

Recapping Brandon Hagel’s breakout season 

When Brandon Hagel first came to Tampa Bay, no one could have ever imagined the player he would become. The 2024-2025 season saw Hagel dominate the scoresheet a
Joseph Lopez|May 24, 2025
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