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Lightning Delays Colorado Buffaloes vs. Georgia Tech: Live Score Updates Colorado Buffaloes score off of Georgia Tech blunder After a botched pitch from Georgia Tech quarterback Alberto Mendoza to wide receiver Jo...

5 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

Tampa Bay Lightning Look to Be Well Represented in NHL Network's Top 50 Players The NHL returns this month, with preseason hockey beginning on the 19th, and September 20th for the Lightning. The regular season also makes...

SEPTEMBER 1 • SI.COM

Victor Hedman Opens Up About Missing Time Last Season Victor Hedman is the backbone of the Tampa Bay Lightning's physical nature. He is their captain, he is their culture bearer, and at most tim...

AUGUST 27 • SI.COM

"Wasn't myself on the ice" - Victor Hedman opens up on his battle with anxiety, mental health break Victor Hedman knew something was wrong when he no longer felt like himself on the ice. The Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman stepped away from the team in March to focus on his mental...

AUGUST 26 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Victor Hedman breaks his silence and reveals why he left the Lightning mid-season The Lightning captain reveals the reasons why he missed the end of the season and the series against the Canadiens!

AUGUST 26 • HOCKEYFEED.COM

The Three Most Intriguing Games for the Lightning This Season Every NHL season has games that stand out on the schedule, but for the Tampa Bay Lightning, three matchups carry a little more intrigue than...

AUGUST 26 • SI.COM

Victor Hedman - Preparing for upcoming season Hedman is physically and mentally healthy ahead of the 2026-27 campaign, per Dan Rosen of NHL.com on Wednesday.

Impact Hedman sat out the Bolts' final 22 games of the regular and postseason while attending to his mental health. This followed 34 games on the shelf due to various injuries. As a result, Hedman played in just 33 contests last year in which he produced one goal and 16 assists, including six power-play helpers. With the 35-year-old blueliner ready for the upcoming campaign, he could be a top bounce-back candidate.

AUGUST 26 • ROTOWIRE

Top prospects for Tampa Bay Lightning | NHL.com O'Reilly, Duke could push for NHL spots; Gauthier, Czata to continue development in minor leagues

AUGUST 26 • NHL.COM

Tampa Bay Lightning fantasy projections for 2026-27 | NHL.com Kucherov, Vasilevskiy among top players in NHL

AUGUST 26 • NHL.COM

NHL EDGE stats 2026-27 season outlook for Tampa Bay Lightning | NHL.com Guentzel among League leaders in high-danger goals

AUGUST 26 • NHL.COM

Hedman to return with healthy body, mind after taking personal leave from Lightning last season | NHL.com Defenseman tells NHL.com ‘I wasn’t myself on the ice’ last season

AUGUST 26 • NHL.COM

3 questions facing Tampa Bay Lightning | NHL.com Hedman's return, replacing Raddysh among concerns

AUGUST 26 • NHL.COM

Inside look at Tampa Bay Lightning | NHL.com Hoping to find postseason success after 4 straight 1st-round exits

AUGUST 26 • NHL.COM

Jakob Pelletier - In line to battle for roster spot Pelletier will be in the mix for a full-time roster spot with Tampa Bay during training camp in September, per Patrick Williams of TheAHL.com on Wednesday.

Impact Pelletier had 28 goals and a league-high 77 points across 63 appearances for AHL Syracuse during the 2025-26 regular season. However, he hasn't been nearly as productive at the NHL level, compiling 18 assists and 29 points in 91 career regular-season outings. If Pelletier fails to claim an Opening Night roster spot with the Lightning, he will need to clear waivers to be sent back to the minors.

AUGUST 23 • ROTOWIRE

Lightning sign Carlson, Mikheyev, could give Geekie big opportunity | NHL.com Hildeby added as new backup goalie; would like to sign Kucherov to new contract

JULY 28 • NHL.COM

Tampa Bay Lightning Announce 2026-27 Regular Season Schedule The Tampa Bay Lightning officially know the road ahead. The organization unveiled its 2026-27 regular season schedule, marking the beginning...

JULY 22 • SI.COM

Elliotte Friedman isn't buying talk of Tampa Bay Lightning's decline Elliotte Friedman is not convinced the Tampa Bay Lightning are approaching a decline, despite another disappointing NHL playoff exit. Speaki...

JULY 16 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

2026 Stanley Awards winners announced | NHL.com Ducks, Senators, Sharks, Sabres, Lightning, Jets, Maple Leafs honored for Club business, marketing achievements

JULY 15 • NHL.COM

Jansen Harkins - Signs two-way deal Harkins signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Lightning on Friday.

Impact Harkins had three goals, eight points, 28 PIM and 113 hits in 44 regular-season appearances with Anaheim in 2025-26. He also had five goals and 17 points in 11 regular-season outings with AHL San Diego last campign. The 29-year-old isn't guaranteed a bottom-six spot with the Lightning, but he should at least get an opportunity to earn that position during training camp.

JULY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Tomas Kralovic - Inks entry-level contract Kralovic signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Lightning on Friday.

Impact Tampa Bay selected Kralovic with the No. 90 overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft. He had six goals, 31 points and 71 PIM in 52 regular-season appearances with Bratislava of the Slovakian league. The 20-year-old is likely to begin the 2026-27 campaign in the minors to further develop his game.

JULY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Carlson calls joining Lightning in free agency 'slam dunk' | NHL.com Veteran defenseman signs 2-year deal after hitting open market for 1st time

JULY 3 • NHL.COM

Tampa Bay Lightning sign defenseman John Carlson to 2-year deal The Tampa Bay Lightning signed free agent defenseman John Carlson to a two-year contract, the team announced. He appeared in 71 games last s...

JULY 2 • UPI.COM

John Carlson - Gets two-year deal with Bolts Carlson signed a two-year, $17 million contract with the Lightning on Wednesday, Pierre LeBrun of TSN reports.

Impact Even at age 36, Carlson will get a slight annual raise compared to his last deal, which carried an $8 million cap hit. The blueliner racked up 14 goals, 46 assists, 153 shots on net, 106 blocked shots and a plus-9 rating over 71 regular-season outings between the Capitals and the Ducks last year. With the Lightning, Carlson will likely compete with Victor Hedman for top billing on the power play. Carlson is also still capable of handling a heavy role in the top four at even strength, so fantasy managers shouldn't hesitate to consider him in the middle-to-late portions of drafts.

JULY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Olivier Rodrigue - Inks two-way contract Rodrigue signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Lightning on Wednesday, Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Rodrigue made his NHL debut with Edmonton during the 2024-25 campaign, but he played exclusively for AHL Rockford last year. Across 10 regular-season appearances with the minor-league club, he went 4-3-1 with a 3.20 GAA and .891 save percentage. He'll likely spend the majority of his time in the minors once again this year.

JULY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Mads Sogaard - Agrees to terms with Tampa Bay Sogaard signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Lightning on Wednesday, Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Sogaard has seen limited playing time in the NHL across the past five seasons, and he'll get a change of scenery ahead of the 2026-27 campaign. Across 27 regular-season appearances with AHL Belleville last year, he went 7-13-4 with a 3.69 GAA and .874 save percentage.

JULY 1 • ROTOWIRE

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