The Lightning have signed free agent defenseman Charle-Edouard D’Astous to a one-year, two-way contract for the 2025-26 season, the team announced today. Financial terms were not disclosed. It’s the first NHL contract for the 27-year-old Canadian. D’Astous has spent the last three seasons overseas in the Finnish Liiga and the Swedish Hockey League, establishing himself as a top … [Read more...] about Lightning Sign Charle-Edouard D’Astous To Two-Way Deal
Lightning Sign Jonas Johansson To Two-Year Extension
The Tampa Bay Lightning have signed depth goaltender Jonas Johansson to a two-year, $2.5MM contract extension. Johansson was set to be an unrestricted free agent this summer. Instead, he’ll re-up with the team after spending the full season on the NHL roster. This season marked Johansson’s second consecutive season serving as Tampa Bay’s full-time backup. He seemed to find a … [Read more...] about Lightning Sign Jonas Johansson To Two-Year Extension
Lightning Notes: Bjorkstrand, Hagel, Hedman, Other Injuries, Howard, Cooper
The Lightning played their short-lived 2025 playoff schedule against the Panthers with an extremely banged-up roster (more on that later). One player who wasn’t available at all during the series was trade deadline acquisition Oliver Bjorkstrand. Speaking today during his end-of-season media availability, general manager Julien BriseBois said Bjorkstrand developed compartment … [Read more...] about Lightning Notes: Bjorkstrand, Hagel, Hedman, Other Injuries, Howard, Cooper
Jack Eichel, Anže Kopitar, Brayden Point Named Lady Byng Trophy Finalists
Now that award season is approaching, the NHL has announced the three finalists for the Lady Byng Trophy: Jack Eichel of the Vegas Golden Knights, Anže Kopitar of the Los Angeles Kings, and Brayden Point of the Tampa Bay Lightning. As one of the more underappreciated honors, the Lady Byng Trophy is awarded to the player voted best to combine sportsmanship, gentlemanly conduct, … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel, Anže Kopitar, Brayden Point Named Lady Byng Trophy Finalists
Is Jon Cooper Leaving For Utah After Next Season?
Over the last few years, several NHL teams have seen head coaches come and go, and that won’t change this summer. However, the Tampa Bay Lightning haven’t made a head coaching change since the 2012-13 season, when they promoted Jon Cooper from their AHL affiliate, the Syracuse Crunch.It wouldn’t be surprising to see Cooper depart from the Lightning organization in a few years. … [Read more...] about Is Jon Cooper Leaving For Utah After Next Season?