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Lightning Morning News: Development camp under way
With the draft in the rearview mirror, things are focusing back on the ice for a few days. Five of the Lightning’s newest draft picks are attending with Stepan Shurygin the lone player not attending. A total of 27 players are skating in two different groups over the next couple of days with the always anticipated 3-on-3 tournament taking place at the end of the week. All of the on-ice sessions and the tournament are open to the public. FORWARDS (16) 65 ANDERBERG, Morgan 54 BURROWS, Hagen ...
Oilers Should Consider Bringing Corey Perry Back in Free Agency
The Edmonton Oilers may have an opportunity to reunite with a familiar face this summer. Following the 2026 NHL Draft, Tampa Bay Lightning general manager Julien BriseBois confirmed that veteran…
Tampa Bay Lightning 2026 NHL Draft Profile: Max Vilen
Name: Max Vilen Drafted: Seventh Round, 218th overall Bio: 19-years-old, left shot, Hammarlov, Sweden, 6’3″, 209 lbs. Position: Defenseman 2025-26 Team: Moncton Wildcats (QMJHL) With their final pick of the draft, the Lightning went back to the overage market and drafted the soon-to-be 20-year-old Max Vilen from Moncton. In his third trip through the draft process, the Swedish defender finally found a home with the Tampa Bay Lightning. A big guy with decent m...
2026 NHL Draft Grades: Maple Leafs, Sharks Score Well, Unimpressive Hauls For Lightning, Flyers
In one of the more eventful NHL drafts in recent times, there were plenty of teams that did very well for themselves and could be fast-tracking a rebuild or extending their contending window. On the other side, there are teams that whiffed or reached on selections that could hurt them down the road.
NHL rumors: Pierre LeBrun wants it known Lightning are a legit Zach Werenski trade suitor
After an outstanding season for Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Zach Werenski, rumors abound that he may be on the move at some point soon. According to a new social media post on X from NHL insider Pierre LeBrun, the Tampa Bay Lightning are a possible destination. Werenski is also reportedly getting interest from the Dallas […] The post NHL rumors: Pierre LeBrun wants it known Lightning are a legit Zach Werenski trade suitor appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Analysis from Buffalo on each of the five prospects the Oilers selected
The Edmonton Oilers entered Day 2 of the 2026 NHL Draft with just four selections but wasted little time making moves. Instead of getting themselves involved and making their first pick of the draft, Edmonton shipped the 52nd overall pick to the Tampa Bay Lightning, sliding back just six spots to No. 58 while acquiring…
Tampa Bay Lightning 2026 Draft Pick Profile: Oleg Kulebiakin
Name: Oleg Kulebiakin Drafted: Second Round, 52nd overall Bio: 18-years-old, St. Petersburg, Russia, left-shot, 5’10, 179 lbs. Position: Left Wing/Right Wing 2025-26 Team: Halifax Mooseheads, QMJHL The Lightning traded up a handful of spots in the second round to draft a player that a lot of the prognosticators had going in the middle rounds. When they have their sights set on a player, they aren’t going to let him get away, be it at the trade deadline or at the d...
Maple Leafs Urged to Reunite With Blackhawks UFA Forward
The Toronto Maple Leafs have made multiple changes to their roster already this offseason. They recently traded Joseph Woll and Simon Benoit to the Philadelphia Flyers and brought in Darren Raddysh from the Tampa Bay Lightning in a sign-and-trade. However, when looking at the Maple Leafs’ current roster, they should not be done yet.The Maple […] The post Maple Leafs Urged to Reunite With Blackhawks UFA Forward appeared first on HEAVY .
Raw Charge’s Live Draft Thread: Round One
C’mon on down and join us for tonight’s NHL festivities. There will be “A list” celebrities. There will be lives changed. There may even be a trade or two. There won’t be any Tampa Bay Lightning picks (probably). As long as our laptop battery holds up, we’ll cover each and every pick of the first round. No, we don’t have anything better to do on a Friday night. 7:00 – We’re live! The Lightning dropped a quick social media post while it sounds like Boston and Utah are working on a J.J. Pet...
What will Lightning do with cap space this summer?
According to PuckPedia, the Lightning have about $13 million in cap space this offseason with a full roster under contract.
Latest NHL sign-and-trade takes potential Lightning free agent target off market
Well, at least we won’t have to write any more Alex Tuch profiles in the near future. After speculating that the big winger could be a trade deadline acquisition in 2025, and a possible free agent signing this summer, things went in a different direction as the Buffalo Sabres signed the 30-year-old to an 8-year, $84 million contract before trading him to the Washington Capitals for a third-round pick and David Kampf. With that move, the top forward was erased from the top of free agent bo...
Remembering 10 draft picks that toured the league before they were finally used
The 25th overall pick in this year’s draft has been on a bit of a journey. The story starts at last year’s deadline. The pick originally belonged to the Lightning, but they traded it to the Kraken in a deal for Oliver Bjorkstrand and Yanni Gourde. The pick stayed with the Kraken until this weekend, when they shipped it to Florida for Mackie Samoskevich. We didn’t realize it at the time, but the Panthers had something even bigger in mind, flipping the pick to Ottawa few hours later in the Brady...
NHL rumors: 6 teams ‘in the mix’ for Hurricanes’ RFA defenseman
There have already been multiple sign-and-trades for pending free agents this offseason. Darren Raddysh was sent from the Tampa Bay Lightning to the Toronto Maple Leafs, while Alex Tuch got a new deal while going from the Buffalo Sabres to the Washington Capitals. Now, the lone pending restricted free agent for the Carolina Hurricanes could […] The post NHL rumors: 6 teams ‘in the mix’ for Hurricanes’ RFA defenseman appeared first on ClutchPoints .
NHL rumors: John Carlson linked to Lightning as Darren Raddysh replacement
The NHL is watching to see where veteran defenseman John Carlson goes this offseason. The Ducks defenseman has made it known he plans to leave Anaheim. Carlson, who reportedly wants to go to an East Coast team, is being linked with the Tampa Bay Lightning. “Having moved defenceman Darren Raddysh to the Toronto Maple Leafs […] The post NHL rumors: John Carlson linked to Lightning as Darren Raddysh replacement appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Panthers star Brady Tkachuk’s new jersey number revealed
The Florida Panthers acquired forward Brady Tkachuk from the Ottawa Senators on Sunday. Ottawa received three first-round draft selections and one second-round selection in the deal, with Florida sending its 2026 first-round pick, the Tampa Bay Lightning’s 2026 first-round pick (previously acquired via the Seattle Kraken), a 2027 second-round pick, and a 2029 first-round pick […] The post Panthers star Brady Tkachuk’s new jersey number revealed appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Lightning Morning News: Division rival makes a big move while a potential free agent target stays put
The week before the NHL Draft has kicked off with a flurry of activity. After the Tampa Bay Lightning started things on Friday by pulling off a sign-and-trade with Toronto, their down-state rival ended the weekend with a blockbuster deal of their own. It started innocently enough as they sent Mackie Samoskevich to Seattle for the 25th pick in the first round (originally the Lightning’s) and a second-round pick in 2027. Armed with two first-round picks, it was almost certain that the Panth...
3 Names the Maple Leafs Could Still Add to Their Blue Line
The Toronto Maple Leafs are making changes to their blue line. In the last few days, they’ve traded for and signed Darren Raddysh from the Tampa Bay Lightning. That was…
Grading Maple Leafs’ 8-Year Extension for Darren Raddysh
The Toronto Maple Leafs made a splash recently, acquiring the signing rights of Darren Raddysh from the Tampa Bay Lightning, and extending him to a long-term, eight-year contract. Considering the…
Maple Leafs’ Darren Raddysh trade faces test away from Lightning’s system
The Toronto Maple Leafs made one of the NHL offseason’s boldest moves by acquiring defenseman Darren Raddysh from the Tampa Bay Lightning. They acquired him in a sign-and-trade with an eight-year, $68 million contract. General manager John Chayka views Raddysh…
Grading Darren Raddysh sign-and-trade between Maple Leafs, Lightning
The Toronto Maple Leafs and Tampa Bay Lightning connected on a sign-and-trade involving Darren Raddysh on Friday. The deal got close overnight and was confirmed in the morning, sending Raddysh to Toronto. After a career year, the Maple Leafs believe Raddysh can help their powerplay significantly. But did they overpay? Let’s take a look at […] The post Grading Darren Raddysh sign-and-trade between Maple Leafs, Lightning appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Confident New Maple Leafs GM Continues To Take Risks With Raddysh Contract
Toronto Maple Leafs GM John Chayka gambled on a puck-moving D-man by landing ex-Tampa Bay Lightning D-man Darren Raddysh and giving the 30-year-old trade protection. He acknowledged the risks but defended the choice.
3 Maple Leafs Targets After Big Darren Raddysh Sign-And-Trade
The Toronto Maple Leafs made another major move on Friday, as the Original Six club completed a big sign-and-trade with the Tampa Bay Lightning for defenseman Darren Raddysh. The Maple Leafs signed the right-shot defenseman to an eight-year contract with an average annual value of $8.5 million. Toronto sent a 2026 fifth-round pick to receive […] The post 3 Maple Leafs Targets After Big Darren Raddysh Sign-And-Trade appeared first on HEAVY .
Maple Leafs fans share their thoughts on the Darren Raddysh sign-and-trade
The Toronto Maple Leafs pulled off a blockbuster sign-and-trade on Friday by acquiring Darren Raddysh from the Tampa Bay Lightning for a 2026 fifth-round pick. Toronto signed Raddysh to an eight-year extension, reportedly worth $8.5 million per season. There were plenty of rumours suggesting that the Leafs were going to be big players in the…
Darren Raddysh Issues First Statement After Joining Maple Leafs
Newly acquired Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Darren Raddysh has issued his first statement since joining his new club.On Friday, the Maple Leafs completed a sign-and-trade deal with the Tampa Bay Lightning. Headed to Tampa Bay is a 2026 fifth-round pick, and in return, the Lightning signed Raddysh to an eight-year, $68 million ($8.5 million AAV) […] The post Darren Raddysh Issues First Statement After Joining Maple Leafs appeared first on HEAVY .
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