Julien BriseBois
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Lightning Making a Big Mistake by Letting Stamkos Walk
- Lauren Burg
- July 1, 2024
For months, Tampa Bay Lightning general manager Julien Brisebois has said that re-signing captain Steven Stamkos is a priority for the team. He even made moves at the NHL draft to free up salary cap space, leading many to believe an extension was on the horizon. Then came a shocking turn of events. Brisebois told […]
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Jake Guentzel, Lightning Agree To Contract Terms
- Zachary Alvarado
- July 1, 2024
Jake Guentzel and the Tampa Bay Lighting agree to a contract following being traded from Carolina
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Tampa Bay Lightning Acquire Rights To Jake Guentzel From Carolina Hurricanes
- Zachary Alvarado
- June 30, 2024
Speculation over the last few days have been that the Tampa Bay Lightning were interested in pending Unrestricted Free Agent, Jake Guentzel, from the Carolina Hurricanes. At the time, it did not make much sense, with the team having just $5 million in cap space and franchise captain Steven Stamkos still without a contract. Things […]
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Tampa Bay Lightning Make Shocking Trade; Acquire Geekie, Moser From Utah HC
- Zachary Alvarado
- June 29, 2024
The 2024 NHL Entry Draft began yesterday, and there were no major moves in terms of trades. Day two, however, has seen some blockbuster trades. One including a shocking turn of events as Tampa Bay Lightning general manager, Julien Brise-Bois, made headline news by trading away Mikhail Sergachev. The Lightning traded the star defenseman to […]
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Opinion: Tampa Bay Lightning Must Re-Sign Steven Stamkos; Pieces to Move
- Zachary Alvarado
- June 16, 2024
With NHL free agency just under three weeks away, the Tampa Bay Lightning and captain Steven Stamkos still have not come to terms on a contract extension agreement. The 34-year-old has dawned the Lightning crest for all 16 years of his career. Lightning fans have seen a few players re-signed with the likes of Declan […]
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The Best Landing Spots For Steven Stamkos
- Tyler Smith
- June 12, 2024
Tampa Bay Lightning legend Steven Stamkos will hit free agency for the first time on July 1st. The two-time Stanley Cup winner is in unfamiliar territory, as the 34-year-old can decide where he finishes his career. While many teams would love an elite goal-scoring threat on their roster, it will boil down to where Stamkos […]
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Tampa Bay Lightning Re-Sign Mitchell Chaffee
- Lauren Burg
- May 16, 2024
With the Tampa Bay Lightning’s season over, general manager Julien Brisebois is focusing on re-signing as many free agents as he can before the start of free agency. It was announced on May 16 that the Lightning have re-signed forward Mitchell Chaffee to a two-year contract worth $800,000 AAV. The deal is one-way, meaning that […]
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Eyssimont’s Perseverance Rewarded With Masterton Trophy Nomination
- Lauren Burg
- April 8, 2024
Last season, Michael (Mikey) Eyssimont bounced from one National Hockey League (NHL) team to another, trying to find a place he could call home. A one game stint with the Winnipeg Jets two years ago opened the door for him to see more action and playing time in 2022-23. He played 19 games, tallying five […]
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Analyzing the Lightning’s Trade Deadline Moves
- Lauren Burg
- March 11, 2024
Heading into the 2024 Trade Deadline, it was crystal clear that the Tampa Bay Lightning needed a veteran presence on the blue line and scoring outside of their top line. Everyone agreed that if they didn’t get that, the chances of clinching a seventh straight postseason berth would be increasingly difficult. Other than taking on […]
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