Folks, we’ve made it through the brunt of summer. Sure, the thermometer is still reading 100 degrees, but we’re into August, the final summer month on the calendar that doesn’t have NHL action. Soon, players will start trickling back into their home cities for informal workouts (unless you’re Nikita Kucherov and have been doing it since May). Then it will be prospect showcases, … [Read more...] about Lightning Evening News: August is here! Hockey soon will be as well.
Lightning Morning News: A familiar name is forging his own path in hockey
Even after 30 years, the name “Rheaume” generates memories of the early days of the Tampa Bay Lightning. In 1992, Manon Rheaume became the first woman to play an exhibition game, not only in hockey, but in any of the major national sports in North America as she appeared in games against the St. Louis Blues and Boston Bruins during the Lightning’s preseason. For the next five … [Read more...] about Lightning Morning News: A familiar name is forging his own path in hockey
Let’s talk a little bit about the McDonagh Situation
Ryan McDonagh is under contract to the Tampa Bay Lightning for the 2025-26 season. That much we can all agree on, right? That’s the good news. He’s going to be back in the blue and white for at least one more season, and if things work out the right way, at least a couple of more. How many more seasons, and for how much money is where things start to get a little murky. The … [Read more...] about Let’s talk a little bit about the McDonagh Situation
Lightning Evening News: St. Louis Blues pay tribute to rock legend
Ozzy Osbourne, the legendary British rocker, passed away at the age of 76 on Tuesday. Best known for fronting Black Sabbath, Osbourne was also introduced to a new generation of fans through the MTV show, The Osbournes, which followed the War Pigs singer and his family for four seasons. While he might be known as one of the more famous Aston Villa fans, thanks to Ozzy being … [Read more...] about Lightning Evening News: St. Louis Blues pay tribute to rock legend
Lightning Morning News: Former prospect finds a new home in Sweden
Former second-round pick Gabriel Fortier is heading to Sweden as he signed a two-year deal with Leksands IF of the SHL earlier in the week. Fortier, who appeared in 11 games with the Tampa Bay Lightning during his time with the organization was a Group VI unrestricted free agent this summer. After not finding any takers in the NHL, the 25-year-old looks to build a little value … [Read more...] about Lightning Morning News: Former prospect finds a new home in Sweden