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Tampa Bay Lightning Sign Scott Sabourin

The Tampa Bay Lightning signed Scott Sabourin to a one-year, two-way contract.

Isaac Howard drafted by the Tampa Bay Lightning

Opinion: Isaac Howard Could Crack the Oilers Lineup Sooner Than Expected

Isaac Howard had an incredible season at Michigan State, putting up 26 goals and 52 points in 37 games. He won the Hobey Baker Award as the top player in college hockey. The problem? Tampa didn’t have the cap space or roster room to bring him in right away, and Howard made it clear he […]

Gage Goncalves of the Tampa Bay Lightning

Tampa Bay Lightning Make Significant Player Signings To Start July

As free agency has started in the National Hockey League, many teams, including the Tampa Bay Lightning, are making significant roster moves with free agents and player extensions. Just yesterday, July 1, for day one of free agency, the Lightning extended young 24-year-old Portuguese forward Gage Goncalves to a two-year contract worth $1.2 million a […]

Simon Lundmark Signs in Tampa Bay

The Tampa Bay Lightning have agreed to terms for a contract with defenseman Simon Lundmark. The two-way, two-year contract carries an unknown average annual value at the time of writing. Lundmark was not tendered a qualifying offer by the Winnipeg Jets ahead of yesterday’s 4:00 pm CST deadline. He was drafted in the second round […]

The Florida Panthers Journey To Back-To-Back Stanley Cups

Last year was a dream, this year was an achievement. Those were the words HC Paul Maurice said about the Panthers winning their second straight Stanley Cup. Last season, I recapped the several-year journey it took Bill Zito & his front office to build a Cup-winning team in addition to the Cats’ season-long journey. And […]

ECHL: Matt Carkner Has Stepped Down as Orlando Solar Bears Coach; Eyes Return to AHL

After three seasons behind the bench, Matt Carkner has stepped down as Head Coach and General Manager of the Orlando Solar Bears to pursue a coaching opportunity in the AHL, the team announced Tuesday. Carkner, 44, was hired ahead of the 2022–23 season and quickly became a cornerstone of consistency and grit. Under his leadership, […]

2025 NHL Draft Prospect Profile: Mateo Nobert

Mateo Nobert is a small center for the Blainville-Boisbriand Armada of the Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League. Listed at 6’0”, the Beaconsfield, Quebec, Canada native is a deceptive center who knows where his wingers are always on the ice. This allows Nobert to pass them the puck, which opens the ice for his linemates. During […]

Tampa Bay Lightning Hire New Assistant Coach For Next Season

TAMPA, Fla. — After bidding farewell to assistant coach Jeff Blashill, the Tampa Bay Lightning searched for a new assistant coach. A few weeks after Blashill’s departure to become the Chicago Blackhawks’ head coach, the Lightning announced a replacement. Today, June 6, the team’s Vice President and General Manager, Julien BriseBois, announced that they have […]

Yanni Gourde skating for the Tampa Bay Lightning

Tampa Bay Lightning Extend Fan Favorite Forward For Six Years

TAMPA BAY, Fla. — The Tampa Bay Lightning, now just weeks into their offseason after another unfortunate first round exit, have recently made a significant roster move to open up the offseason. Yesterday, June 2, the Bolts announced that they have extended fan favourite forward Yanni Gourde to a six-year contract worth an Average-Annual Value […]

2025 IIHF Worlds: Finland Defeats Canada in Shootout Thriller

Finland battled through a tense and thrilling 65 minutes of regulation and overtime to defeat Canada 2-1 in a dramatic shootout at the 2025 IIHF World Championship yesterday afternoon. The victory not only handed Canada their first loss after five straight wins, but it also moved Finland closer to securing a top spot in Group […]