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Tampa Bay Lightning sign forward Wojciech Stachowiak to a one-year, entry-level contract

The offseason is under way for the teams no longer in the chase for cup and many are already beginning to field their teams for the upcoming 2025-2016 season, i
Alexis Farinacci|May 28, 2025

Nick Paul looking to stay consistent

During his short tenure with the lightning thus far, Nick Paul has been nothing short of consistent. Similar to Anthony Cirelli, Nick Paul can play anywhere in
Joseph Lopez|May 23, 2025

Three Tampa Bay Lightning players represent their home countries at the 2025 IIHF World Championships

Three Tampa Bay Lightning Players Represent Their Countries at the 2025 IIHF World Championships The 2025 International Ice Hockey Federation’s World Champions
Alexis Farinacci|May 23, 2025

Is Darren Raddysh ready for the next step?

At the beginning of the 2024-2025 NHL season, Lightning fans were greeted with a brand new defensive core. To combat defensive struggles the year prior, drastic
Joseph Lopez|May 23, 2025

Gage Goncalves is the surprise the Lightning need

The 2024-2025 NHL playoffs did not exactly go the way the Tampa Bay Lightning intended. However, one key bright spot in Tampa's tragic playoff loss came from on
Joseph Lopez|May 22, 2025

The reliable Ryan McDonagh

When attempting to define the word reliability, one needs to look no further than Ryan McDonagh. After defensive struggles in the 2023-2024 NHL season, the Ligh
Joseph Lopez|May 20, 2025

Captain Hedman: Season one review

Before the NHL season began, Victor Hedman was named the newest captain of the Tampa Bay Lightning. Why? Steven Stamkos was allowed to walk into free agency, th
Joseph Lopez|May 20, 2025

Connor Geekie could have a major sophomore season

When Mikhail Sergachev was first traded to Utah, fans were sent spiraling. How could Tampa Bay trade the future of their defense? What could Tampa possibly rece
Joseph Lopez|May 18, 2025

Big cat, big Vezina opportunity

Andrei Vasilevskiy is no doubt one of the premier goaltenders in the entire National Hockey League. In order to earn that elite ranking, Vasy needed to make a l
Joseph Lopez|May 18, 2025

Kucherov looking to add to his trophy case

With what should be no surprise to any hockey fan, NHL.com has officially announced Nikita Kucherov to be a finalist Ted Lindsay Award. By the same token, NHL.c
Joseph Lopez|May 17, 2025

The Lady Byng Trophy: Is it Brayden Point's year?

Brayden Point, all-star forward for the Tampa Bay Lightning, has for the second straight year as per NHL.com, been nominated for the Lady Byng Trophy, awarded t
Joseph Lopez|May 15, 2025

The future of Lightning hockey

Today on May 14th, 2025, the Lightning per NHL.com have officially announced their latest partnership with Scripps Sports to provide free Lightning games to fan
Joseph Lopez|May 15, 2025

Guentzel at home in Tampa Bay

When news first broke that Jake Guentzel would become the newest member of the Tampa Bay Lightning, it created waves all throughout Tampa Bay. In an era of dras
Joseph Lopez|May 13, 2025

Lightning fall once again: What happened?

After a highly anticipated battle against the Florida Panthers in the first round of the NHL playoffs, the Tampa Bay Lightning fell in a mere five games. Their
Joseph Lopez|May 13, 2025

Panthers make Lightning pay for playoff sloppiness in Game 1 stunner

For any Lightning fan, game one was a disaster. While the first period showed some competitive promise, the Florida Panthers utterly dominated the Lightning.
Joseph Lopez|Apr 24, 2025

Crunch time in Tampa Bay: trade deadline breakdown

Before the trade deadline closed on the 2025 NHL season, one fact remained evident for the Tampa Bay Lightning: they needed to make a deal.  Brisebois answered
Joseph Lopez|Mar 31, 2025

Brandon Hagel drops heroic quote before the 4 Nations Face-Off Final

Team Canada’s Brandon Hagel isn’t here for the drama, just the win. Ahead of the 4 Nations Face-Off Final vs. USA, he had a bold quote about his recent fight with Matthew Tkachuk.
Sam Len|Feb 19, 2025

Breaking down the 2026 NHL stadium series

After years of endless hoping, the dreams of all Lightning fans far and wide finally came true: an outdoor game in Tampa Bay.  On February 1st, 2026, the Tampa
Joseph Lopez|Feb 13, 2025

Will we see an All-Tampa Bay Lightning line at the 4 Nations Face-Off?

Could Team Canada turn to Lightning chemistry at the Four Nations Face-Off? If Cooper shakes things up, we might see an all-Tampa Bay line on the ice.
Sam Len|Feb 12, 2025

Nikita Kucherov earns First Bolt of the Month of 2025

The Lightning had a rough January, but Nikita Kucherov stayed red-hot, leading the team with 21 points and earning Bolt of the Month honors once again.
Sam Len|Feb 10, 2025
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