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Do not let anyone tell you that the hockey world does not have a close-knit community. When Hurricane Ian threatened the state of Florida, the Tampa Bay Lightning needed to… … [Read more...] about Nashville More Than a Preseason Game Site for the Lightning

The Tampa Bay Lightning have started training camp and are preparing for their first preseason contests, back-to-back games with the Carolina Hurricanes. In this training camp, the team’s primary task… … [Read more...] about 3 Observations From Lightning’s 2022 Training Camp

Last season when the Tampa Bay Lightning were the two-time defending Stanley Cup champions, they were always predicted among the top teams to win the Cup. “You’re the champions until… … [Read more...] about Lightning Now Chasing Avalanche for Stanley Cup

During the 2022-23 season, the Tampa Bay Lightning will play their Atlantic Division foes 26 times, including four games against the Montreal Canadiens. After reaching the Stanley Cup Final in… … [Read more...] about Lightning 2022-23 Opponent Preview: Montreal Canadiens

When Tampa Bay Lightning general manager Julien BriseBois signed Erik Cernak to an eight-year contract worth $­­­­­5.2 million per season, he was making a statement. After having to trade fan-favorite… … [Read more...] about Lightning Could Have McDonagh Replacement in Cernak

The 2021-22 NHL season was both one to remember and forget for Alex Barre-Boulet. The Tampa Bay Lightning prospect went on an unexpected journey, as he was waived at the… … [Read more...] about Barre-Boulet’s Reaching His Final Chance With Lightning

We continue our series examining the Tampa Bay Lightning’s opponents this season. Up next is the Buffalo Sabres. The team has made strides lately to make itself more competitive and… … [Read more...] about Lightning 2022-23 Opponent Preview: Buffalo Sabres

During the 2022-23 season, the Tampa Bay Lightning will play their Atlantic Division foes 26 times, including four games against the Detroit Red Wings, which includes the scheduled final game… … [Read more...] about Lightning 2022-23 Opponent Preview: Detroit Red Wings

From Sept. 16-19, a group of Tampa Bay Lightning prospects will compete in the NHL Prospect Showcase against squads from the Carolina Hurricanes, Nashville Predators, and Florida Panthers. The games… … [Read more...] about Lightning Players to Watch in the Upcoming Prospect Showcase