As the NHL enters its new bargaining agreement with the players, there was some question in regards to how many teams would be utilizing player try-out contracts in the now shortened preseason. With fewer days and games to evaluate talent, having non-contracted players in camp could be seen as a hindrance. For the Tampa Bay Lightning, that doesn’t seem to be the case as they announced that they had signed 27-year-old forward Kole Lind to a PTO on Friday.
The Saskatchewan native was a seco...
Connor Ingram is done playing hockey. Ingram Calls It A Career At 29
The goaltender announced his retirement Friday night on Instagram with a short, simple message. "Don't be sad it's over, be happy it happened. Thanks hockey, I owe ya," he wrote. The post included photos from his stops with the Edmonton Oilers, Arizona Coyotes, Nashville Predators and Tampa Bay Lightning organizations. Connor Ingram has officially announced his retirement from the NHL. The 29-year-old ends his career ...
The Tampa Bay Lightning have signed forward Kole Lind to a professional tryout agreement.
The Tampa Bay Lightning have brought in a little depth at forward to battle it out at training camp, signing former second-round pick Kole Lind to a PTO (professional tryout). We have signed forward Kole Lind to a professional tryout agreement (PTO). https://t.co/M6yd8oW60s — Tampa Bay Lightning (@TBLightning) September 11, 2026 Kole Lind, 27, has spent the last four seasons in the AHL with Coachella Valley and Texas, including two Calder Cup Finals appearances with the Firebirds. Current Ligh...
Welcome back to NHL Notebook — the series here at CanucksArmy where we deliver you news and notes from around the National Hockey League — oftentimes through a Vancouver Canucks-tinted lens! Red Wings strip Dylan Larkin of captaincy Without a doubt the biggest NHL headline of the day, the Detroit Red Wings will enter the season without…
Unrestricted free agent forward Kole Lind will join the Tampa Bay Lightning for their 2026 training camp on a professional tryout opportunity (PTO), the club announced Friday afternoon. Lind, 27, spent the last two seasons in the Dallas Stars organization, playing exclusively with their AHL affiliate, the Texas Stars. The 6’1″, right-handed forward appeared in 70 games with Texas in the 2025-26 regular season, collecting 11 goals and 35 points; he added two goals in five playoff contests with ...
Lind spent the 2025-26 season with the AHL’s Texas Stars, scoring 35 points in 70 games.
It’s March 5, 2025. The Tampa Bay Lightning are ready to make an all-in push for another Stanley Cup and pull the trigger on a three-way deal with the Seattle…
If you had new Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Darren Raddysh on your fantasy team in 2025-26, you were a happy camper. The 30-year-old blueliner was a rock on the Tampa Bay Lightning’s defensive corps for two years, and when star blueliner Victor Hedman was forced to miss two thirds of the season, Raddysh seamlessly jumped…
The former forward spent his first full season as a defenseman, know it’s time to crack the Tampa Bay Lightning line-up
Name Max Groshev Position Defense (Left Shot) Age (as of October 1, 2026) 24 Height/Weight 6’2″, 198 lbs. Expected 2026-27 Team Syracuse Crunch Draft – Year, Round 2020, 3rd, (85) Previous Rankings 15 (2020), 15 (2021), 15 (2022) 15 (2023), 10 (2024), 10 (2024) JustinG. Ranking 11 Final Rank 8
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Tampa Bay Lightning superstar Nikita Kucherov had another historic season, finishing 2025-26 with 130 points and winning a second Hart Trophy as the NHL MVP. Relive the best plays and moments from another historic campaign! ———————————————- 📺 http://sportsnetplus.ca – Stream live on Sportsnet+ 💻 http://www.sportsnet.ca – More news & highlights on Sportsnet.ca https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVhibwHk4WKw4leUt6JfRLg https://www.facebook.com/sportsnet https://twitter.com/sportsnet https://www.in...
For hockey fans of a certain age, Barry Melrose was quite literally the face of the NHL. Clad in bold suits, with his iconic long hair brushed back, he would provide exuberant commentary on ESPN and the newly-born ESPN2 on a nightly basis. A former player, coach, and broadcaster, the 70-year-old Melrose passed away on Wednesday.
There was no mistaking the love he had for the game. While the broadcaster/analyst career might be the role he played for a few generations of fans, prior to that...
As we head into the 2026-27 NHL season, some Tampa Bay Lightning stars could hit new benchmarks and milestones worth celebrating. This is a non-exhaustive list; it’s a look at…
Ethan Gauthier had a solid, if somewhat unspectacular, first season with the Syracuse Crunch. Can he build on that and possibly make it to the NHL this season?
Name Ethan Gauthier Position Winger Age (as of October 1, 2026) 21 Height/Weight 6’0″, 183 lbs. Expected 2026-27 Team Syracuse Crunch Draft – Year, Round 2023, 2nd (37) Previous Rankings 7 ( 2025 ), 5 ( 2024 ), 4 ( 2023 ) JustinG. Ranking 8 Final Rank 9
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For those of you who have craved some hockey action, your time is coming up soon. Starting on Sunday, September 13, the 2026 Prospect Showcase will begin featuring several of the top prospects from the Carolina Hurricanes, Nashville Predators, and Tampa Bay Lightning. All games will be played at the newly renamed Lane Arena, which […]
While growing up Oleg Kulebiakin modeled his game after Nikita Kucherov, now the 2026 draft pick has a chance to skate beside him in the pre-season.
Name Oleg Kulebiakin Position Winger Age (as of October 1, 2026) 18 Height/Weight 5’11”, 179 lbs. Expected 2026-27 Team Halifax Mooseheads Draft – Year, Round 2026, 2nd (52) Previous Rankings Not Applicable JustinG. Ranking 17 Final Rank 10
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It’s no surprise that the Tampa Bay Lightning liked to drop the gloves last season. They fought anyone who looked sideways at them and led the league by a comfortable margin in fighting majors. The Lightning had 44 fights in the regular season, 11 in the preseason, and one more in the postseason. The next closest team in the NHL in the regular season was the Boston Bruins with 33 fights, one third less in total than the Lightning.
With the preseason about to commence, let’s take a look ba...
After seven years in the position, Steve Yzerman's tenure as general manager ended in 2026. The team demoted him to an advisory role in the background after he had more than half a decade to turn the Detroit Red Wings into a contender. Despite his strong drafts, his lack of trades has signified a lack of creativity or decisiveness. Troubling news for someone who was credited with helping to build a Tampa Bay Lightning team that won multiple Stanley Cups. One of his last trade...
The Tampa Bay Lightning should be in the playoff hunt in the tough Atlantic Division. They lost some offense on the blue line and are hoping for some better health.
The Tampa Bay Lightning are bringing back the core for another run at the Stanley Cup. Victor Hedman, Nikita Kucherov, and the rest are coming back for another crack at it. And they are returning on the heels of a stinging defeat in last year’s playoffs. It’s hard to find a better performance from a […]
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Ondrej Palat will forever be the prime example of the Tampa Bay Lightning’s ability to find talent in late rounds. Could Noah Steen be the next example?
Name Noah Steen Position Forward Age (as of October 1, 2026) 22 Height/Weight 6’1, 194 lbs. Expected 2026-27 Team Syracuse Crunch Draft – Year, Round 2024, 7th (199) Previous Rankings Not Ranked JustinG. Ranking 19 Final Rank 12
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Can a career be defined by one play? Especially for a seventh-round pi...
DALLAS — The Dallas Stars are among four teams with reported interest in unrestricted free agent winger Patrik Laine, Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Citizen reported Tuesday. Garrioch listed the Toronto Maple Leafs, Florida Panthers, Dallas, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. The Ottawa Senators discussed signing Laine, according to Garrioch, who wrote that a deal […]
A right-shot defenseman that has size and is mobile? In the Tampa Bay Lightning system, it might not be long until Tomas Kralovic is making his NHL debut.
Name Tomas Kralovic Position Defenseman (Right Shot) Age (as of October 1, 2026) 21 Height/Weight 6’3″, 203 lbs. Expected 2026-27 Team Syracuse Crunch Draft – Year, Round 2026, 3rd (90th) Previous Rankings Not Applicable JustinG. Ranking 9 Final Rank 13
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Patrik Laine continues to train in south Florida for the upcoming NHL season, and with training camps kicking off in the very near future, many around the league are surprised he's yet to sign a new contract. From the sounds of it, we won't be waiting much longer. Bruce Garrioch: Re Patrik Laine: There is reportedly interest from the Maple Leafs, Panthers, Stars and Lightning - Ottawa Citizen (9/1) According to Senators beat reporter Bruce Garrioch, the Senators are among five teams interested...
We keep getting closer, and closer, and closer to the start of hockey season. As things crawl nearer, little drops of information keep getting released. First it was the opening night game. Then it was the entire schedule. Now, the Tampa Bay Lightning have released their promotional schedule. All of the theme and giveaway nights are now up on the schedule, so go book your seats accordingly!
Starting off we have their theme nights, mostly centered around holidays. Like a few other teams, t...