Tampa Bay Lightning News & Stories
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2025-10-07, 17:22NHL Prospect ReportOHL Stock Watch: Jordan Charron finding goal-scoring touch with Soo Greyhounds
Jordan Charron, Nikita Klepov, and Ethan Czata headline the first edition of OHL Stock Watch for the 2025-26 season.
2025-09-24, 16:23NHLElite Prospects top 30 defencemen going into the 2025-26 NHL season
JFresh breaks down the top-30 defenders for this upcoming season.
2025-09-23, 15:19NHLElite Prospects top 30 centres going into the 2025-26 NHL season
It says something about just how astounding Connor McDavid’s first ten seasons in the NHL have been that a 122-point pace regular season followed by a run to the Cup...
2025-09-22, 17:38NHLElite Prospects top 30 wingers going into the 2025-26 NHL season
JFresh breaks down the top-30 wingers ahead of the 2025-26 NHL season.
2025-08-25, 17:47Prospect Pool Rankings
Elite Prospects 2025 NHL Prospect Pool Rankings: No. 32-ranked Tampa Bay Lightning
Our scouting team breaks down the Lightning's pool, one with several players who could make the jump soon.
2025-08-11, 14:55NHLWhat We Learned: How many contenders are in the East?
How many elite teams are in the East this year? It can't be more than four, can it?
2025-06-29, 00:022025 NHL DraftElite Prospects' 2025 NHL Draft Grades
Daniel Gee, David St-Louis, and Mitchell Brown break down how every team performed at the draft.
2025-06-24, 14:48NHLElite Prospects transaction grades for the 2025 offseason
Don't you just love a grade, on a signing or a trade?
2025-05-01, 03:03NHLWhere do the 2025 Tampa Bay Lightning go from here?
The Lightning lost, but they can still bring back one of the best rosters in the league, very easily. Their coach on the other hand...
2025-04-17, 17:12NHLThe official 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs "It would be cool if they won" rankings
It would be at least kinda cool if any team won the Stanley Cup, but let's be honest: Some outcomes would be cooler than others.
2025-04-02, 20:44NHLNCAA Signing Season: What we're hearing on top NHL prospects and their future plans
Cam Robinson breaks down what we've been hearing about NCAA signings.
2025-03-25, 14:25NHL Prospect ReportRinkside Roundup: Luca Cagnoni beats the odds, earns first NHL point
Luca Cagnoni's NHL debut, Gavin McKenna's point streak, Theo Stockselius' goalscoring, and more in this week's Roundup.
2025-03-22, 16:14NHL ProspectsElite Prospects' 2025 under-23 organizational ranking
After breaking down the top-100 under-23 players on the planet, it's time to look at which NHL teams have the best crops of talent in that demographic.
2025-03-19, 12:38NHLElite Prospects' 2025 Top 100 Under-23 Skaters Ranking
Ranking the hockey's best young talent: Who stands out, who’s rising, and what it means for the future.
2025-01-14, 19:13NHLBreaking down the top candidates for the Hart Trophy
Who have been the 10 most valuable players in the NHL so far this season?
2025-01-10, 18:16NHLBreaking down the top candidates for the Vezina Trophy
Who are the 10 best goalies in the league so far this season?
2025-01-08, 20:03NHLBreaking down the top candidates for the Selke Trophy
Who are the 10 best 200-foot forwards in the NHL so far this season?
2025-01-08, 14:21NHLBreaking down the top candidates for the Norris Trophy
Who has been the NHL's best defenseman midway through the season?
2024-12-07, 16:40NHLPower Feelings: Ring-a-Ding-Ding!
To the tune of that "Flashdance" song: Power Feelings.
2024-12-06, 13:00Fantasy HockeyFantasy Hockey Feature: Conor Geekie's upside is as large as he is
Conor Geekie hasn't exploded onto the scoresheet as a rookie, but Michael Clifford breaks down why he's such an intriguing young player for fantasy.
2024-12-02, 19:24NHLWhat We Learned: The New York Rangers at a crossroads
The Rangers' problems are self-inflicted and maybe not fixable.
2024-11-24, 18:35Fantasy HockeyFantasy Hockey Focus: Mining the Waiver Wire (Week 8)
Cam Robinson returns for another excursion down the waiver wire to unearth some gems for your fantasy squads.
2024-10-28, 14:55Fantasy HockeyFantasy Hockey Focus: Mining the waiver wire (Week 4)
Cam Robinson returns to bring you a bushel of waiver wire options to help pump up your fantasy rosters for the week.
2024-10-17, 04:18Fantasy HockeyFantasy Hockey Focus: Role Changes - Defender Edition
Michael Clifford checks in on a handful of defenders who have seen their roles altered this season.
2024-10-14, 20:30NHLWhat We Learned: When will there be an Atlantic Division shakeup?
What if nothing ever changes???
2024-10-07, 20:14NHLPower Feelings: Change at the top
It's another edition of the Power Feelings but you're not allowed to be mad about anything I say.
2024-09-27, 14:59Fantasy HockeyFantasy Hockey News and Notes: Training camp edition
The preseason is here and it's time to decipher line combinations. Michael Clifford has the scoop on who's trending in the proper direction.
2024-09-17, 19:45NHLThe Crease Index: Ranking all 32 NHL teams long-term outlook in-goal
Sean Shapiro ranks the long-term outlook in-goal for all 32 NHL franchises.
2024-09-13, 18:30NHLEP Rinkside's top 15 goalies going into the 2024-25 NHL season
Sean Shapiro ranks the 15 best goalies going into the 2024-25 NHL season.
2024-09-12, 20:45NHLEP Rinkside's top 20 defencemen going into the 2024-25 NHL season
JFresh ranks the 20 best defencemen going into the 2024-25 NHL season.
2024-09-11, 21:00NHLEP Rinkside's top 20 centres going into the 2024-25 NHL season
JFresh ranks the 20 best centres going into the 2024-25 NHL season.
2024-09-09, 22:15NHLEP Rinkside's top 20 left wingers going into the 2024-25 NHL season
JFresh ranks the 20 best left wingers in the NHL going into the 2024-25 season.
2024-08-23, 16:48Fantasy HockeyFantasy Hockey Feature: Why Mikhail Sergachev could be the best value in fantasy this year
A move to Utah and a wide-open path to all of the fun minutes, Mikhail Sergachev holds immense potential in fantasy leagues this year. Michael Clifford has the details
2024-08-20, 19:00NHLEP Rinkside 2024 NHL Prospect Pool Rankings: No. 29-ranked Tampa Bay Lightning
Lauren Kelly takes you through the Tampa Bay Lightning's 29th-ranked prospect pool going into the 2024-25 NHL season, with tools grades and scouting reports on its 15 best players.
2024-08-05, 15:30NHLWhat We Learned: How many 40-goal scorers will we see in 2024-25?
Goal-scoring is on the rise, so how many 40-goal scorers can we expect to see in the 2024-25 NHL season?
2024-06-30, 16:44Fantasy HockeyFantasy Hockey Focus: Free Agent Frenzy
Michael Clifford explores the top of the 2024 free agent class and how their potential new homes could impact their fantasy stock moving forward.
2024-05-16, 00:33Fantasy HockeyFantasy Hockey Focus: The Finns!
As the tour around Europe continues, Victor Nuño checks in on some Finnish prospects who are finding success at home.
2024-04-30, 14:14NHLNHL Playoff Daily: As other eras as end, Wyatt Johnston's just starting in Dallas
The Dallas Stars are tied up in their series with the Vegas Golden Knights, and it's all because of a 20-year-old forward.
2024-04-30, 01:50NHLWhere do the Tampa Bay Lightning go from here?
This could very well be the end of an era.
2024-04-24, 13:37NHLNHL Playoff Daily: Sergei Bobrovsky and Matthew Tkachuk control the creases as Panthers win again
The Florida Panthers took a 2-0 series lead in the battle of Florida. Sean Shapiro has the full scope of the action from last night across the league.
2024-04-22, 16:45NHLNHL Playoff Daily: The Colorado Avalanche have a goalie problem.
Sean Shapiro brings you the need-to-know details each weekday morning of the Stanley Cup playoffs.
2024-04-19, 12:00NHL2024 Stanley Cup Playoff Preview: Florida Panthers vs. Tampa Bay Lightning
The tale of the tape for the Florida Panthers and Tampa Bay Lightning first-round series in the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs.
