Kole Lind to attend Lightning training camp on PTO
Lind spent the 2025-26 season with the AHL’s Texas Stars, scoring 35 points in 70 games.
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Revisiting Lightning’s Trade for Oliver Bjorkstrand & Yanni Gourde
It’s March 5, 2025. The Tampa Bay Lightning are ready to make an all-in push for another Stanley Cup and pull the trigger on a three-way deal with the Seattle…
What does a successful 2026-27 season look like for Darren Raddysh?
If you had new Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Darren Raddysh on your fantasy team in 2025-26, you were a happy camper. The 30-year-old blueliner was a rock on the Tampa Bay Lightning’s defensive corps for two years, and when star blueliner Victor Hedman was forced to miss two thirds of the season, Raddysh seamlessly jumped…
2026 Tampa Bay Lightning Top 20 Under 25: #8 Maxim Groshev
The former forward spent his first full season as a defenseman, know it’s time to crack the Tampa Bay Lightning line-up Name Max Groshev Position Defense (Left Shot) Age (as of October 1, 2026) 24 Height/Weight 6’2″, 198 lbs. Expected 2026-27 Team Syracuse Crunch Draft – Year, Round 2020, 3rd, (85) Previous Rankings 15 (2020), 15 (2021), 15 (2022) 15 (2023), 10 (2024), 10 (2024) JustinG. Ranking 11 Final Rank 8 Stats: Our Thoughts: Max Groshev is the oldest prospe...
Nikita Kucherov’s BEST Plays From The 2025-26 NHL Season
Tampa Bay Lightning superstar Nikita Kucherov had another historic season, finishing 2025-26 with 130 points and winning a second Hart Trophy as the NHL MVP. Relive the best plays and moments from another historic campaign! ———————————————- 📺 http://sportsnetplus.ca – Stream live on Sportsnet+ 💻 http://www.sportsnet.ca – More news & highlights on Sportsnet.ca https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVhibwHk4WKw4leUt6JfRLg https://www.facebook.com/sportsnet https://twitter.com/sportsnet https://www.in...
Barry Melrose, former Lightning coach, passes away at age 70
For hockey fans of a certain age, Barry Melrose was quite literally the face of the NHL. Clad in bold suits, with his iconic long hair brushed back, he would provide exuberant commentary on ESPN and the newly-born ESPN2 on a nightly basis. A former player, coach, and broadcaster, the 70-year-old Melrose passed away on Wednesday. There was no mistaking the love he had for the game. While the broadcaster/analyst career might be the role he played for a few generations of fans, prior to that...
Lightning Player Milestones to Monitor During 2026-27 Season
As we head into the 2026-27 NHL season, some Tampa Bay Lightning stars could hit new benchmarks and milestones worth celebrating. This is a non-exhaustive list; it’s a look at…
2026 Tampa Bay Lightning Top 20 Under 25: #9 Ethan Gauthier
Ethan Gauthier had a solid, if somewhat unspectacular, first season with the Syracuse Crunch. Can he build on that and possibly make it to the NHL this season? Name Ethan Gauthier Position Winger Age (as of October 1, 2026) 21 Height/Weight 6’0″, 183 lbs. Expected 2026-27 Team Syracuse Crunch Draft – Year, Round 2023, 2nd (37) Previous Rankings 7 ( 2025 ), 5 ( 2024 ), 4 ( 2023 ) JustinG. Ranking 8 Final Rank 9 Stats: Our Thoughts: For the fourth time in his tenure...
Roster Released for Upcoming Prospect Showcase
For those of you who have craved some hockey action, your time is coming up soon. Starting on Sunday, September 13, the 2026 Prospect Showcase will begin featuring several of the top prospects from the Carolina Hurricanes, Nashville Predators, and Tampa Bay Lightning. All games will be played at the newly renamed Lane Arena, which […]
2026 Tampa Bay Lightning Top 20 Under 25: #10 Oleg Kulebiakin
While growing up Oleg Kulebiakin modeled his game after Nikita Kucherov, now the 2026 draft pick has a chance to skate beside him in the pre-season. Name Oleg Kulebiakin Position Winger Age (as of October 1, 2026) 18 Height/Weight 5’11”, 179 lbs. Expected 2026-27 Team Halifax Mooseheads Draft – Year, Round 2026, 2nd (52) Previous Rankings Not Applicable JustinG. Ranking 17 Final Rank 10 Stats: Our Thoughts: The Tampa Bay Lightning thought enough of Oleg Kulebiakin...
Fight Club: Best Fights of 2025-26
It’s no surprise that the Tampa Bay Lightning liked to drop the gloves last season. They fought anyone who looked sideways at them and led the league by a comfortable margin in fighting majors. The Lightning had 44 fights in the regular season, 11 in the preseason, and one more in the postseason. The next closest team in the NHL in the regular season was the Boston Bruins with 33 fights, one third less in total than the Lightning. With the preseason about to commence, let’s take a look ba...
Trade Grades: Justin Faulk To The Detroit Red Wings
After seven years in the position, Steve Yzerman's tenure as general manager ended in 2026. The team demoted him to an advisory role in the background after he had more than half a decade to turn the Detroit Red Wings into a contender. Despite his strong drafts, his lack of trades has signified a lack of creativity or decisiveness. Troubling news for someone who was credited with helping to build a Tampa Bay Lightning team that won multiple Stanley Cups. One of his last trade...
2026-27 Tampa Bay Lightning Season Preview
The Tampa Bay Lightning should be in the playoff hunt in the tough Atlantic Division. They lost some offense on the blue line and are hoping for some better health.
3 burning Lightning questions entering 2026-27 NHL season
The Tampa Bay Lightning are bringing back the core for another run at the Stanley Cup. Victor Hedman, Nikita Kucherov, and the rest are coming back for another crack at it. And they are returning on the heels of a stinging defeat in last year’s playoffs. It’s hard to find a better performance from a […] The post 3 burning Lightning questions entering 2026-27 NHL season appeared first on ClutchPoints .
2026 Tampa Bay Lightning Top 20 Under 25: #12 Noah Steen
Ondrej Palat will forever be the prime example of the Tampa Bay Lightning’s ability to find talent in late rounds. Could Noah Steen be the next example? Name Noah Steen Position Forward Age (as of October 1, 2026) 22 Height/Weight 6’1, 194 lbs. Expected 2026-27 Team Syracuse Crunch Draft – Year, Round 2024, 7th (199) Previous Rankings Not Ranked JustinG. Ranking 19 Final Rank 12 Stats: Our Thoughts: Can a career be defined by one play? Especially for a seventh-round pi...
Dallas Stars Reportedly Among 4 Teams Interested In Patrik Laine
DALLAS — The Dallas Stars are among four teams with reported interest in unrestricted free agent winger Patrik Laine, Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Citizen reported Tuesday. Garrioch listed the Toronto Maple Leafs, Florida Panthers, Dallas, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. The Ottawa Senators discussed signing Laine, according to Garrioch, who wrote that a deal […]
2026 Tampa Bay Lightning Top 20 Under 25: #13 Tomas Kralovic
A right-shot defenseman that has size and is mobile? In the Tampa Bay Lightning system, it might not be long until Tomas Kralovic is making his NHL debut. Name Tomas Kralovic Position Defenseman (Right Shot) Age (as of October 1, 2026) 21 Height/Weight 6’3″, 203 lbs. Expected 2026-27 Team Syracuse Crunch Draft – Year, Round 2026, 3rd (90th) Previous Rankings Not Applicable JustinG. Ranking 9 Final Rank 13 Stats: Our Thoughts: Tomas Kralovic’s summer has been a bit...
Report: Patrik Laine's Free-Agent Decision Down to 5 Teams
Patrik Laine continues to train in south Florida for the upcoming NHL season, and with training camps kicking off in the very near future, many around the league are surprised he's yet to sign a new contract. From the sounds of it, we won't be waiting much longer. Bruce Garrioch: Re Patrik Laine: There is reportedly interest from the Maple Leafs, Panthers, Stars and Lightning - Ottawa Citizen (9/1) According to Senators beat reporter Bruce Garrioch, the Senators are among five teams interested...
Lightning announce promotional schedule for 2026-27 season
We keep getting closer, and closer, and closer to the start of hockey season. As things crawl nearer, little drops of information keep getting released. First it was the opening night game. Then it was the entire schedule. Now, the Tampa Bay Lightning have released their promotional schedule. All of the theme and giveaway nights are now up on the schedule, so go book your seats accordingly! Starting off we have their theme nights, mostly centered around holidays. Like a few other teams, t...
2026 Tampa Bay Lightning Top 20 Under 25: #14 Joona Saarelainen
Could Joona Saarelainen make the leap from Europe to North America this season? A strong 2025-26 has him on that path. Name Joona Saarelainen Position Forward Age (as of October 1, 2026) 20 Height/Weight 5’9″, 187 lbs. Expected 2026-27 Team KalPa (Liiga) Draft – Year, Round 2024, 5th Round (149) Previous Rankings 19th ( 2024 ), 18th ( 2025 ) JustinG. Ranking 7 Final Rank 14 Stats: Our Thoughts: Unlike his fellow countryman, Benjamin Rautelainen, Joona Saarelainen ...
Joining the Charge: Introducing Myself to Bolts Fans
Allow myself to introduce… myself. Yeah, I know – I just used a 20-year-old Austin Powers reference on a hockey blog. If you’re walking into a new locker room, you might as well do it with a little swagger and some self awareness. I’ve been a diehard hockey fan since I was a kid in western Pennsylvania. I watched Mario Lemieux come back from the dead twice. I watched Jaromir Jagr break my teenage heart by taking his talents to Washington. That heartbreak eventually turned into Marc-A...
2026 Season Preview: Tampa Bay Lightning
After four consecutive first round exits, this could become a make or break year for the future in Tampa Bay.
2026 Tampa Bay Lightning Top 20 Under 25: #15 Lucas Mercuri
Week two of the countdown kicks off with an intriguing forward who could be in line to make his NHL debut this season. Name Lucas Mercuri Position Forward Age (as of October 1, 2026) 24 Height/Weight 6’3″, 223 lbs. Expected 2026-27 Team Syracuse Crunch Draft – Year, Round 2020 6th Round (159) by Carolina Previous Rankings Not Ranked JustinG. Ranking 18 Final Rank 15 Stats: Our Thoughts: In March of 2025 the Tampa Bay Lightning made a move that didn’t rattle a lot ...
Tampa Bay Lightning’s Best & Worst Contracts of All-Time
Well over three decades into their history, the Tampa Bay Lightning have their share of contracts that have had a chance to sit and develop proper hindsight. Some aged gracefully.…
Lightning’s Victor Hedman makes sobering admission on 2025-26 season
The Tampa Bay Lightning had another successful regular season last year, which saw them return to the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the ninth straight season. Unfortunately, it was not a successful season for everyone involved. Defenseman Victor Hedman had a rough go of it in 2025-26. The veteran defenseman struggled with injuries throughout the year. […] The post Lightning’s Victor Hedman makes sobering admission on 2025-26 season appeared first on ClutchPoints .
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