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?
Lightning’s Brandon Hagel Facing Suspension
Lightning winger Brandon Hagel will have a player safety hearing today for his major interference penalty against Panthers captain Aleksander Barkov in last night’s loss, the league announced. Officials upheld the major for Hagel after reviewing the play, which occurred midway through the third period of Tampa’s eventual 2-0 loss in Game 2. While Hagel was forechecking on … [Read more...] about Lightning’s Brandon Hagel Facing Suspension
Oliver Bjorkstrand Confirmed Out For Round One
Tampa Bay Lightning head coach Jon Cooper confirmed that trade deadline acquisition Oliver Bjorkstrand won’t be available for the team’s Round One matchup against the Florida Panthers (Tweet Link). Bjorkstrand sustained a lower-body injury a few days ago, and his Round One availability was in doubt, given that his recovery timeline was designated as week-to-week. The Herning, … [Read more...] about Oliver Bjorkstrand Confirmed Out For Round One