Get to Know New Lightning Assistant Coach Dan Hinote
The Tampa Bay Lightning have begun their reloading of the coaching staff. The team announced they have hired Dan Hinote on Friday as an assistant coach. Tampa Bay Times’ Lightning…
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Lightning’s Nikita Kucherov Takes Home Ted Lindsay Award
Tampa Bay Lightning forward Nikita Kucherov has been recognized by his peers as the top player in the NHL during the 2024-25 season, winning the Ted Lindsay Award for the…
Lightning Get Multiple Benefits With Yanni Gourde Extension
The Tampa Bay Lightning announced on Monday (June 2) that they have signed forward Yanni Gourde to a six-year contract extension with an average annual value of $2.33 million. The…
McDavid Injury Scare and Rumors Surrounding Panthers, Wild, Lightning
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, Connor McDavid left practice early for the Edmonton Oilers on Sunday, leading to questions about his health. Is there anything to be concerned about? Meanwhile,…
Lightning Have a Chance to Reorganize Front Office After Key Departures
Recently, Mathieu Darche, was hired as the New York Islanders’ general manager after spending six seasons in the Lightning’s front office as assistant general manager and director of hockey operations.…
Lightning Would Benefit From an Increased Focus on Youth
It looks like the Tampa Bay Lightning‘s championship window is now in the review mirror after their third straight playoff exit in Round 1. The team is top-heavy, especially up…
Islanders’ Darche Can Draft the Next Kucherov, Stamkos, or Hedman: Which One Should He Take?
The New York Islanders and their newly hired general manager (GM) Mathieu Darche will look to build the team with the same model that the Tampa Bay Lightning were constructed.…
Can the Lightning Count on Nick Paul to Be Their Third-Line Center?
The Florida Panthers are one win away from reaching their third straight Stanley Cup Final, thanks in large part to their third line, where players know their roles and play…
Lightning Fans Should Be Optimistic For Oliver Bjorkstrand’s Return
The Tampa Bay Lightning paid a premium for Oliver Bjorkstrand and his linemate Yanni Gourde at the 2025 NHL Trade Deadline. The trade package included two first-round picks (2026 and…
3 More Lightning Targets at 59th Overall in the 2025 NHL Draft
Earlier, I wrote about three prospects that the Tampa Bay Lightning could draft with their second-round, 59th overall pick in the 2025 NHL Entry Draft. When looking for potential selections,…