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Keep up with the latest Tampa Bay Lightning Hockey News. The Atlantic Division Lightning are led by a number of great players including Steven Stamkos, Victor Hedman and also goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy. Jon Cooper is the head coach of the team and he will expect his team to play hard each and every game day. Will the team have the right chemistry this season to make another playoff run and win the NHL Stanley Cup?

Tampa Bay Lightning Hockey News

- Harrison Smajovits

NHL Network continued their Right Now series, ranking the top players by position ahead of the season. On the top-20 defensemen list, Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Victor Hedman ranked third.… [...]

- Mike Fink

A lot of fans are optimistic heading into the 2024-25 season and particularly, expect some skaters to overachieve. For a few players, the goal is to score goals, and lots… [...]

- Jack Pallotta

New stars around the NHL are born with every new season. Last season, Brandon Hagel was the breakout star for the Bolts, registering 26 goals and 49 assists for 75… [...]

- Matthew Zator

*This was updated ahead of the 2024-25 season Having the “C” stitched onto a jersey has been a tradition in hockey for over a century. Arguably the biggest honor a… [...]

- Jack Pallotta

October is right around the corner, which means Tampa Bay Lightning hockey is back for another season. The roster looks much different compared to recent years, with captain Steven Stamkos… [...]

- Jack Pallotta

When thinking about some of the best individual season performances for the Tampa Bay Lightning over the last 15 seasons, players like Steven Stamkos, Martin St. Louis, and Nikita Kucherov… [...]

- Jim Bay

2017 Hall of Fame inductee Mark Recchi is better known for his Stanley Cup championships with the Pittsburgh Penguins, Carolina Hurricanes, and Boston Bruins, but his 22-year tenure in the… [...]

- Jack Pallotta

Every July, NHL teams have a golden opportunity to upgrade their roster. The first week of free agency is one of the most exciting times of the year for hockey… [...]

- Jim Biringer
Who Will Have A Better Season: Steven Stamkos or Jake Guenztel

Steven Stamkos and Jake Guentzel will be closely watched and will compared as folks wonder who will have the better season. [...]

- Jim Biringer
Will the Nashville Predators Have a Better Season than the Tampa Bay Lightning?

Steven Stamkos going to Nashville, but the question is will the Predators have a better season than the Tampa Bay Lightning. [...]

- Mark Easson
NHL News: Maple Leafs, Stars, Lightning, Ryan Getzlaf, and Nail Yakupov

The Maple Leafs will hopefully have news on Jani Hakanpaa soon. The Dallas Stars sign Magnus Hellberg. Ryan Getzlaf joins the Department of Player Safety. [...]

- Jim Biringer
Could the Tampa Bay Lightning Be A Surprise Team This Season?

There were a lot of changes for the Tampa Bay Lightning this off-season, but could those changes keep them in contention for the playoffs? [...]

- Mark Easson
NHL News: Tampa Bay Lightning, Colin White, Pittsburgh Penguins, and Nashville Predators

The Penguins acquire Cody Glass from the Predators. The Tampa Bay Lightning are looking to expand their ownership group. [...]

- Jim Biringer
Is Elias Pettersson a Top 5 Player in the NHL?

Could Elias Pettersson Be a Top 5 Player in the NHL? The… [...]

- Jim Biringer
NHL Free Agency Contracts That Made You Go Whoa!! – Eastern Conference

Our new series looks at the NHL Free Agency contracts that make you go whoa!! Next up is the Eastern Conference. [...]

- Mark Easson
NHL Rumors: Murray, Kylington, Eller, Henrique, Konecny and Kakko

Is Pavel Buchnevich a low-end comp for Travis Konecny? Are the New York Rangers still dangling Kaapo Kakko? Teams asking about Lars Eller. [...]

- Jim Biringer
The Relationship Between Tampa Bay and Steven Stamkos was Broken Last Summer

Steven Stamkos has left Tampa Bay, signing with Nashville as the writing was on the wall and the relationship was over last summer. [...]

- Mark Easson
NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Blackhawks, Bertuzzi, Stamkos, Flames, and Flyers

Tyler Bertuzzi won't be back in Toronto and is off to Chicago. Four teams that might have interest in Steven Stamkos if he gets to free agency. [...]

News from Around the NHL

- Austin Nivison
Johnny Gaudreau's widow, Meredith, posts emotional tribute to Blue Jackets star on social media

Gaudreau and his brother, Matthew, were killed in a cycling accident on Thursday [...]

- Chris Bengel
Who is Johnny Gaudreau? Blue Jackets star known as 'Johnny Hockey' leaves behind tremendous legacy after death

Gaudreau, 31, tragically died in a cycling accident on Thursday evening [...]

- Chris Bengel
Johnny Gaudreau accident: Blue Jackets star dies after being struck by vehicle while cycling with his brother

Gaudreau's brother, Matthew, was also killed in the accident [...]

- Zachary Pereles
Knicks' incredible offseason gets even better; USWNT opens Olympic play with high hopes

Like many of his players, Tom Thibodeau isn't going anywhere soon [...]

- Chris Bengel
Edmonton Oilers hire former Chicago Blackhawks executive Stan Bowman as general manager

Bowman will replace previous general manager Ken Holland, whose contract was not renewed by the team [...]

- Zachary Pereles
American League wins MLB All-Star Game; 50 under-the-radar NFL players; The Open preview

It was a terrific Midsummer Classic, and yet another AL victory [...]

- Chris Bengel
Joe Pavelski announces retirement: Stars center played 18 seasons, has most playoff goals by American player

Pavelski spent the final five years of his career with Dallas after starting out with the Sharks [...]

- Zachary Pereles
2024 MLB All-Star Game starters announced; why Lakers are big losers this offseason

Aaron Judge, Shohei Ohtani, Juan Soto and Bryce Harper are among the biggest names [...]

- Erica Ayala
Jessica Campbell becomes NHL's first woman full-time coach: Kraken, Dan Bylsma make historic addition to staff

Campbell coached under Bylsma in the AHL before joining him in Seattle [...]

- Austin Nivison
Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese named WNBA All-Stars; Wimbledon's top seed ousted; top 10 stories for rest of 2024

Clark and Reese will be teammates in the July 20 showcase vs. U.S. Olympic stars [...]

- Chris Bengel
NHL opening day of free agency: Predators swing for the fences with Stamkos, Marchessault signings

The Predators and Blackhawks improved their roster quite a bit as free agency opened on Monday [...]

- Zachary Pereles
Thunder keep building by adding Isaiah Hartenstein; USMNT fail to advance in Copa America, lose to Uruguay 1-0

The Hartenstein signing is just the Thunder's latest great move [...]

- Chris Bengel
NHL free agency tracker: Predators sign Steven Stamkos, Islanders land Anthony Duclair

The NHL free agency period officially began Monday at noon ET [...]

- Austin Nivison
NHL trade tracker: Capitals acquire Jakob Chychrun in deal with Senators

The NHL offseason is off to a roaring start [...]

- Chris Bengel
NHL free agency 2024: Sam Reinhart signs eight-year contract extension with Panthers after Stanley Cup win

Reinhart scored the game-winning goal in Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final, delivering Florida its first title [...]

- Austin Nivison
Paul George agrees to join 76ers; Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese topple more records; Joey Logano wins 5OT race

George, Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey form a formidable a trio in Philadelphia [...]

- Austin Nivison
2024 NHL Draft winners and losers: Canadiens nail Ivan Demidov pick, Lightning headed in wrong direction

Some teams came out of the weekend looking a lot better than others [...]

- Chris Bengel
NHL Draft 2024 picks, results: Sharks select Boston University star Macklin Celebrini with No. 1 overall pick

Round 1 of the NHL Draft took place on Friday at the Sphere in Las Vegas [...]

- Chris Bengel
NHL announces initial rosters for 4 Nations Face-Off between U.S., Canada, Sweden and Finland

The four countries revealed their first six players for the round-robin tournament [...]

- Austin Nivison
2024 NHL Awards tracker: Connor Bedard named rookie of the year, Nathan MacKinnon wins second Hart Trophy

The NHL handed out its season awards Thursday night [...]

Blue Jackets winger Johnny Gaudreau and his brother, Matthew, were killed when they were struck by a vehicle while riding bicycles, according to New Jersey State Police. [...]

- Rachel Doerrie

With the Hlinka-Gretzky Cup in the rearview mirror, draft season has begun across the globe. Here are the most intriguing skaters right now. [...]

Meredith Gaudreau, the wife of the late Johnny Gaudreau, took to social media to honor the memory of the Blue Jackets star. [...]

The Hurricanes have signed forward Seth Jarvis to an eight-year, $63.2 million contract. Jarvis scored a career-high 33 goals last season. [...]

- Anthony Olivieri and Dan Hajducky

ESPN canvassed 136 teams in the NFL, NBA, WNBA, MLB and NHL on whether they offer accommodations that fans with invisible disabilities say would make their game-day experience better. [...]

Hurricanes forward Jesper Fast, who had neck surgery Aug. 6, is expected to miss the season, the team announced Thursday. [...]

Blackhawks goaltender Laurent Brossoit is expected to return in five to seven weeks after having meniscus surgery on his right knee. [...]

The Ducks announced on Tuesday that 65 games next season will be on an over-the-air channel in Los Angeles. [...]

- Ryan S. Clark

No. 1 pick Macklin Celebrini will have the top goalie prospect in hockey behind him; has the timeline been moved up? Here are our grades for both GMs. [...]

- Ryan S. Clark

The Michigan forward is an instant boost to the Penguins' pipeline, but the Jets don't come away empty-handed. We grade both GMs here. [...]

- Kristen Shilton

The change of scenery for the Finnish forward could result in a major upgrade to Montreal's offense. We grade both GMs on the swap. [...]

- Kristen Shilton

Keanu Reeves' autographed jersey from his ceremonial one-day stint with the team will be auctioned off for charity. [...]

- Ryan S. Clark

Here are the top candidates to win the NHL's rookie of the year award next season, and the first overall pick will have some tough competition. [...]

- ESPN staff

With the draft, free agency and the first wave of summer blockbusters in the rearview mirror, here's how each team stands looking ahead to the fall. [...]

- Sean Allen and Victoria Matiash

Fantasy hockey analysis of every major trade, signing, and role change from this year's NHL offseason moves. [...]

- ESPN

ESPN's family of networks will broadcast 100 games of the 2024-25 NHL season. Here's how to tune in on the action on ESPN. [...]

- Alden Gonzalez

Diamond Sports Group, the bankrupt operator of Bally Sports channels, has reached new deals with the NBA and NHL and has ensured that it will broadcast games for teams under [...]

- Ryan Clark

The Sharks accelerated their rebuild by acquiring goaltender Yaroslav Askarov from the Predators. [...]

- ESPN staff

Stay up to date on all the moves this summer as all 32 teams re-shape their rosters for the 2024-25 NHL season. [...]

- Kristen Shilton

All AHL skaters, referees and linespersons must add approved cut-resistant neck protectors to their equipment starting in the 2024-25 season. [...]

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