TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING 50-26-6 · 2ND IN EAST, ATLANTIC
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Benjamin Rautiainen - Agrees to entry-level contract Rautiainen signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Lightning on Friday.
Impact Rautiainen wasn't taken by Tampa Bay until the No. 108 overall pick of the 2025 NHL Draft. However, Rautiainen took a huge step forward with Tappara of Finland's Liiga in 2025-26, scoring 25 goals and 77 points in 59 regular-season outings. His 77 points were the best in the league and more than double his 33-point total with Tappara during the 2024-25 regular season. The 20-year-old should be in the mix for an Opening Night roster spot during Tampa Bay's training camp.
2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE
Lightning sign 20-year old Finnish star to 3-year contract | Sporting News Tampa Bay is bulking up its youth.
2 DAYS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Love of hockey, community earns Lightning nominee Scott Tassone NHL teacher award | Tampa Bay Lightning The Oakstead Elementary School teacher was named the 2026 Most Valuable Teacher, given to one teacher among a pool of educators nominated by...
2 DAYS AGO • NHL.COM
3 burning questions Tampa Bay Lightning must answer in 2026 offseason The Tampa Bay Lightning suffered a first-round loss to the Montreal Canadiens in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Here are three questions they mus...
5 DAYS AGO • THEBIGLEAD.COM
Lightning Re-Sign Scott Sabourin as Tampa Bay Begins Important Offseason Decisions The Tampa Bay Lightning made their first notable move of the offseason, re-signing veteran forward Scott Sabourin to a one-year, two-way con...
MAY 23 • SI.COM
Scott Sabourin - Inks two-way deal Sabourin signed a one-year, two-way contract with Tampa Bay on Saturday.
Impact Sabourin had a goal, five points, 89 PIM and 63 hits in 26 regular-season appearances in 2025-26. He also had six goals, eight points and 22 PIM in 24 outings with AHL Syracuse in the 2025-26 regular season. The 33-year-old will compete for an Opening Night roster spot with the Lightning during training camp, but it wouldn't be surprising if he starts the 2026-27 campaign in the minors.
MAY 23 • ROTOWIRE
Nicholas Abruzzese - Re-ups with Tampa Bay Abruzzese penned a one-year, two-way contract with the Lightning on Tuesday.
Impact Abruzzese posted 15 goals, 36 points and a plus-11 rating over 56 regular-season games with the Crunch in 2025-26, and he added a goal and three helpers over four postseason contests. The 2019 fourth-round pick will continue to provide organizational depth for Tampa Bay in 2026-27, as he hasn't gotten into an NHL game since the 2022-23 campaign, when he was with the Maple Leafs.
MAY 19 • ROTOWIRE
Maxim Groshev - Inks two-year deal Groshev agreed to terms on a two-year, two-way contract with Tampa Bay on Tuesday.
Impact Groshev made his NHL debut last season, logging two regular-season games for the Bolts in which he produced one assist, one shot and one block while averaging 11:30 of ice time. The 24-year-old was selected in the third round of the 2020 NHL Draft as a winger before making the switch to defense. While he figures to start the 2026-27 campaign in the minors, Groshev could get a look during the season, given his flexibility and offensive potential.
MAY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Canucks hire Ryan Johnson as GM, Sedin twins to share president of hockey operations

The Vancouver Canucks promoted Ryan Johnson to general manager and said Daniel and Henrik Sedin will share the role of president of hockey operations
MAY 14 • Associated Press
Tampa Bay Lightning honor April and May Community Heroes | Tampa Bay Lightning Each Community Hero received a $50,000 grant for charities of their choice
MAY 14 • NHL.COM
Sam O'Reilly - Three-point effort Sunday O'Reilly scored a goal and added two assists in OHL Kitchener's 4-3 double-overtime win over Barrie in Game 3 on Sunday.
Impact O'Reilly did all of his work in regulation, helping Kitchener to take a 3-0 series lead in the OHL Finals. He's been excellent throughout the postseason so far, earning 16 goals and 11 helpers over 17 outings. With one more win, Kitchener will punch its ticket as the OHL representative at the Memorial Cup.
MAY 11 • ROTOWIRE
Tassone voted as Future Goals Most Valuable Teacher for community impact | NHL.com Lightning superfan earns accolade after running ball hockey tournaments in honor of former student
MAY 7 • NHL.COM
"Victor Hedman mental health issue was infidelity": Tampa radio hosts make shocking claim about Bolts captain's long leave of absence Tampa Bay Lightning captain Victor Hedman took a leave of absence in mid-March. On Tuesday, the veteran defenseman cited mental health issues as the primary reason for his extended...
MAY 7 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM
Ducks, Canadiens emerge as Cup contenders with youthful exuberance | NHL.com Advanced to 2nd round by defeating Oilers, Lightning; 1946-47 Maple Leafs defied their youth to become champions
MAY 6 • NHL.COM
NHL Now: Lightning Season Recap | NHL.com NHL Now recaps Tampa Bay's season after being eliminated in the first round
MAY 6 • NHL.COM
Victor Hedman - Activated from LTIR Hedman (personal) was activated from long-term injured reserve Tuesday, per the NHL media site.
Impact Hedman missed the final 15 games of the 2025-26 regular season and all seven of Tampa Bay's playoff outings. He stepped away from the Lightning to focus on his mental health, but he was back skating with his teammates during the postseason.
MAY 5 • ROTOWIRE

2026 NHL Stanley Cup Odds: Hurricanes New Favorites

There's a new favorite at the top of the Stanley Cup oddsboard. Here's the latest.
MAY 5 • FOX SPORTS
2026 NHL Stanley Cup Odds: Hurricanes New Favorites
Lightning captain Victor Hedman opens up on his mental health struggles Tampa Bay Lightning captain Victor Hedman has been away from action for the latter part of the regular season and the Stanley Cup playoffs....
MAY 5 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM
Pontus Holmberg - Recovering from fractured clavicle Holmberg sustained a fractured clavicle against Buffalo on April 6, per Evan Closky of 10 Tampa Bay News on Tuesday.
Impact While an exact timeline for Holmberg's return never materialized, this type of injury can take 6-12 weeks to recover from. He has plenty of time to heal now that Tampa Bay has been eliminated from the playoffs, and he should be available for training camp in the fall. Holmberg had 11 goals, 22 points, 90 shots on net and 66 hits across 70 appearances during the 2025-26 regular season.
MAY 5 • ROTOWIRE
Victor Hedman opens up about personal leave of absence from Lightning's playoffs run: 'I'm in a much better place' | Sporting News Lightning defenseman Victor Hedman explained why he was away from the team late in the season in a lengthy statement.
MAY 5 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Lightning's Victor Hedman says mental health focus led to NHL hiatus Tampa Bay Lightning captain Victor Hedman missed the final 15 games of the regular season and playoffs to focus on mental health, he said Tu...
MAY 5 • UPI.COM
Captain Victor Hedman shares message about mental health after Lightning playoff exit The Tampa Bay Lightning competed for the majority of the 2025-26 NHL season without their veteran captain. Defenseman Victor Hedman played i...
MAY 5 • THEBIGLEAD.COM
Hedman stepped away from Lightning because of mental health | NHL.com Tampa Bay captain did not play in playoffs, says he's 'in a much better place today'
MAY 5 • NHL.COM
Lightning captain Victor Hedman reveals mental health battle after playoff absence The stalwart defenseman, 35, last played on March 19 and did not dress during the Lightning’s 4-3 first-round loss to the Canadiens.
MAY 5 • NYPOST.COM
Buffalo Sabres must exploit this specific weakness to beat Jakub Dobes One of the reasons that the Montreal Canadiens were able to eliminate the Tampa Bay Lightning was because of rookie goalie Jakub Dobes. It w...
MAY 5 • SABRENOISE.COM
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