7 Best Active NHL Players to Never Be Captain
In hockey, leadership extends far beyond the letter stitched onto a jersey. While the captain holds an official title, the reality is that many teams rely on a group of…
Category Archives: Tampa Bay Lightning
Getting to Know New Lightning Prospect Sam O’Reilly
Isaac Howard is now in the rearview mirror, and the Tampa Bay Lightning can put their focus on forward Sam O’Reilly. The Memorial Cup champion and 2024 first-round pick now…
They Were Once Tampa Bay Lightning: Kevin Weekes
Many people know Kevin Weekes as a studio and game analyst, but the former NHL goaltender did play 348 games in the NHL, including 80 with the Tampa Bay Lightning.…
Grading the Edmonton Oilers’ Trade for Isaac Howard
The Edmonton Oilers and Tampa Bay Lightning swung a prospect swap on Tuesday (Jul. 8) evening, when the Oilers acquired forward Isaac Howard in exchange for forward Sam O’Reilly. Howard…
Oilers Acquire Isaac Howard From Lightning in Exchange for Sam O’Reilly
After weeks of speculation, the Edmonton Oilers and Tampa Bay Lightning have completed a trade. The Lightning have traded forward Isaac Howard to the Oilers in exchange for forward Sam…
Will Jon Cooper Era End if the Lightning Don’t Bounce Back Next Season?
The Tampa Bay Lightning have become a familiar face in the Stanley Cup Playoffs with 10 playoff appearances. However, in the past three postseasons, they haven’t made it past the…
What a ‘Quiet’ Offseason Means for the Tampa Bay Lightning
The Tampa Bay Lightning were active at the starting gun when free agency began. The moves weren’t flashy, but the vision was clear. They’re looking to build depth through low-risk…
Oilers Would Be Smart to Target Lightning’s Isaac Howard
There has been a lot of speculation connecting the Edmonton Oilers to Tampa Bay Lightning prospect Isaac Howard, so let’s talk about it. Update on Isaac Howard. The Oilers &…
Lightning Sign Jakob Pelletier to a 3-Year Contract
In the early morning hours of July 2, the Tampa Bay Lightning reached a three-year contract agreement with 24-year-old winger Jakob Pelletier, securing him through the end of the 2027-28…
2025 NHL Qualifying Offer Tracker
During each offseason, each team has a list of restricted free agents who need to be qualified to retain their rights through free agency. PuckPedia describes a qualifying offer as:…