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Latest NHL sign-and-trade takes potential Lightning free agent target off market
2+ hour, 44+ min ago (630+ words) With that move, the top forward was erased from the top of free agent boards across the NHL. The Lightning, with $13 million in cap space, are in the market for a top-six winger, and Tuch's ability to put the puck…...
Lightning Morning News: Connor Mc David wins Ted Lindsay Award
2+ week, 4+ day ago (453+ words) For the fifth time in his career, Connor Mc David was named the most outstanding player in the league by the NHLPA. Unfortunately, for Mc David the award was handed to him on the golf course instead of the ice....
Lightning Morning News: Bolts prospect procures first medal for his country
3+ week, 4+ day ago (446+ words) Noah Steen has had a magnificent World Championship tournament. He entered the bronze medal game against Canada with six goals. His tournament-leading seventh goal gave Norway something they have never had in the history of their hockey program " a medal…...
Tampa Bay Lightning sign promising prospect to entry-level contract
3+ week, 6+ day ago (378+ words) With the signing, Rautiainen, who turns 21 in June, can begin his journey to the NHL in the Lightning system. Coming off a season where he led the Liiga in scoring with 77 points (25 goals, 52 assists), the 60" forward will see if his…...
Lightning Morning News: Rumor of Leafs being open to trading the first overall pick bring back memories of Tampa Bay trading theirs
4+ week, 16+ hour ago (775+ words) So, the Toronto Maple Leafs may be open to trading the first overall pick if the right deal comes along. Could the Lightning come up with a deal that would pry the pick (and presumably Gavin Mc Kenna) out of…...
Lightning Morning News: Could John Carlson be a back-up option if Darren Raddysh heads for greener pastures?
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (662+ words) In fact, there could be a player that is pretty much a drop-in replacement for Raddysh if you look at some of the underlying stats. There is going to be a hockey card released some time next season that features…...
Lightning Weekend News: Former Bolt named GM of PWHL's newest franchise
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (557+ words) Manon Rheaume is a name that is forever etched in Tampa Bay Lightning history. On September 23, 1992 (back when the Tampa Tribune was just 25 cents) she appeared in a pre-season game for the Lightning against the St. Louis Blues, stopping seven…...
Lightning Morning News: Could Eeli Tolvanen be on the Lightning's free-agent radar?
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (352+ words) That's not fun, though, right? The Lightning have some cash, well, cap space, and some needs. So why not speculate on some players that might help their roster remain one of the best in the Eastern Conference. Today, we take…...
Lightning Morning News: Another free agent is off of the market
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (424+ words) The Tampa Bay Lightning probably weren't going to go after Charlie Coyle, the 34-year-old forward who finished the season with Columbus. Now, it looks like no one is going to get the chance. The Columbus Blue Jackets are re-signing Coyle…...
Lightning Morning News: Will Mitchell Chaffee be back?
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (719+ words) It was a tale of two seasons for Chaffee. The NHL portion wasn't that great. While he was on the opening night roster, he was sent to Syracuse at the end of October after failing to record a point in…...