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Franklin Steele

Joined: Apr 29, 2026

May 3, 2026; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Lightning goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy (88) against the Montreal Canadiens during the second period in game seven of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Benchmark International Arena. Mandatory Credit: Morgan Tencza-Imagn Images

This surprising roster change is key to a deep playoff run for Lightning

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Jun 14, 2026

Feb 26, 2026; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Nikita Kucherov (86) looks on against the Carolina Hurricanes during the third period at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-Imagn Images

Jon Cooper heaps praise on Nikita Kucherov, but you can't drink champagne out of the Hart Trophy

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Jun 12, 2026

May 3, 2026; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Lightning goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy (88) reacts to losing to the Montreal Canadiens in game seven of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Benchmark International Arena. Mandatory Credit: Morgan Tencza-Imagn Images

Silver linings & dark clouds: Lightning win Hart, Vezina, and Jack Adams but miss the only trophy that matters

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Jun 11, 2026

Jan 21, 2025; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Tampa Bay Lightning center Conor Geekie (14) during warm-ups before a game against the Montreal Canadiens at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: David Kirouac-Imagn Images

This proposed Dylan Larkin trade would be a no-brainer for Lightning

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Jun 9, 2026

Mar 19, 2026; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Tampa Bay Lightning forward Nikita Kucherov (86) during a stop in play against the Vancouver Canucks in the first period at Rogers Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Frid-Imagn Images

The Nikita Kucherov price tag may have just gone up

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Jun 9, 2026

Feb 8, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Red Wings right wing Alex DeBrincat (93) celebrates after he scores a goal on Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy (88) in the second period at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

Dylan Larkin doesn't make sense for Lightning, but his trade could lead to a perfect opportunity for Tampa

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Jun 8, 2026

Apr 13, 2026; Tampa, Florida, USA; Detroit Red Wings center Dylan Larkin (71) gives a puck to a fan before a game against the Tampa Bay Lightning at Benchmark International Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

Reportedly disgruntled Red Wings star probably doesn't make much sense for Lightning

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Jun 7, 2026

Mar 28, 2026; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Lightning goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy (88) skates during the second period against Ottawa Senators at Benchmark International Arena. Mandatory Credit: Pablo Robles-Imagn Images

Andrei Vasilevskiy pranked by Tampa Bay police before being awarded 2026 Vezina Trophy

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Jun 7, 2026

Nov 1, 2025; Winnipeg, Manitoba, CAN; Pittsburgh Penguins head coach Dan Muse instructs players during a time out against the Winnipeg Jets in the third period at Canada Life Centre. Mandatory Credit: James Carey Lauder-Imagn Images

Stick taps for Lindy Ruff and Dan Muse, who had Jack Adams-worthy seasons with Sabres and Penguins

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Jun 3, 2026

Feb 20, 2026; Milan, Italy; Jon Cooper of Canada looks on after the game against Finland in a men's ice hockey semifinal during the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games at Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena. Mandatory Credit: James Lang-Imagn Images

NHL Broadcasters' Association rights a serious wrong as Jon Cooper wins Jack Adams Award

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Jun 3, 2026

Apr 26, 2026; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman J.J. Moser (90) looks on during warm-up before the game against the Montreal Canadiens in game four of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: David Kirouac-Imagn Images

Darren Raddysh earns Norris Trophy votes while J.J. Moser somehow does not

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Jun 2, 2026

Sep 22, 2024; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; Edmonton Oilers forward Sam O'Reilly (72) carries the puck against the Winnipeg Jets at Rogers Place. Mandatory Credit: Perry Nelson-Imagn Images

Now seems like a good time to talk about Memorial Cup MVP Sam O'Reilly

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Jun 1, 2026

Mar 7, 2026; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Tampa Bay Lightning head coach Jon Cooper enjoys a light moment on the bench during a time out against the Toronto Maple Leafs in the second period at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images

Jack Pridham trade is perfect example of deals Lightning should be trying to make

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Jun 1, 2026

Mar 1, 2026; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Kevin Korchinski (14) warms up before a game against the Utah Mammoth at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images

Chicago Blackhawks first-round castoff could be perfect buy-low candidate for Lightning

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May 31, 2026

Oct 16, 2025; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Montreal Canadiens right wing Patrik Laine (92) looks on during warm-up before the game against the Nashville Predators at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: David Kirouac-Imagn Images

Patrik Laine could blossom into redemption or invite doom with Lightning

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May 30, 2026

May 6, 2026; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Anaheim Ducks defenseman John Carlson (74) warms up before the start of game two against the Vegas Golden Knights in the second round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images

One of two Anaheim Ducks pending free agents could help Lightning's blue line

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May 28, 2026

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