He’s back, and most would say it’s very unexpected. Heading into the offseason, it was almost a forgone conclusion that Tyler Johnson’s time with the Tampa Bay Lightning was up. But after being dangled in front of other teams to be traded, to no avail, and then later waived, Johnson has somehow remained on the
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Heading into the 2020 offseason, Tampa Bay Lightning general manager Julien BriseBois had a lot on his plate. While Tampa Bay had just won their second Stanley Cup in franchise history, there was uncertainty surrounding the team due to a deep cap crunch and a flat salary cap. Of most concern was the Lightning’s big
In today’s NHL rumor rundown, there is news that Nikita Kucherov is dealing with a hip injury. What does this mean for the Tampa Bay Lightning’s salary cap issues? Are the Edmonton Oilers ready to add another left-shot defenseman? Who would they be looking for? The Dallas Stars will have fans in the stands to
Whenever a team wins the Stanley Cup, it is a special moment not just for those with a vested interest in that franchise, but for the NHL itself. The Stanley Cup represents the peak sporting, and it is an award that garners recognition and respect across the world in a way that few trophies can.
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, newly-signed members of the Edmonton Oilers and Toronto Maple Leafs have arrived or are heading into town and ready to make whatever impact they can on their teams this coming season. A couple of NHL clubs — the Tampa Bay Lightning and Vegas Golden Knights — have some serious preseason
In today’s NHL rumor rundown, what is going on in the NHL that not one free agent has been signed in over a month? Is there another wave of deals coming? In Pittsburgh, Jim Rutherford believes that in-season trades could be tricky. What is he concerned about? Is there a trade option that could solve
The Tampa Bay Lightning won the Stanley Cup with a stacked team of stars and a few new faces, but after the playoffs, they found themselves in a salary-cap crunch with three restricted free agents to sign – Anthony Cirelli, Mikhail Sergachev, and Erik Cernak. After the news broke that Tampa re-signed Sergachev for three
The Stanley Cup is considered the hardest trophy to win in professional sports and even harder to win in back-to-back seasons. Since the salary cap was instituted ahead of the 2005-06 season, only one team has repeated as champions: the Pittsburgh Penguins in 2015-16 and 2016-17. Only three teams have pulled off the feat in
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, after signing college prospect Philip Kemp, the Edmonton Oilers have finally found him a place to play overseas. In Toronto, there is some debate about pending free agents Morgan Rielly, Zach Hyman and Frederik Andersen. Are there any developments in Tampa Bay when it comes to Anthony Cirelli? What’s happening
In today’s NHL rumor rundown, there is more talk about which Tampa Bay Lightning player might be moved to create cap space. In Anaheim, could the Ducks shift gears and go rebuild instead of being struggling contender? Are the Philadelphia Flyers still trying to move defenseman Shayne Gostisbehere? What are the Detroit Red Wings planning
The Tampa Bay Lightning have re-signed restricted free-agent (RFA) Mikhail Sergachev to a three-year, $14.4 million deal carrying a cap-hit of $4.8 million per season. Since he was acquired by the Lightning back in the 2017 offseason in a deal with the Montreal Canadians, the Nizhnekamsk, Russia native has established himself as one of the
As the Tampa Bay Lightning know all too well, there are few certainties in the world of hockey. You can step on the ice with one of the best teams in league history and lose, or win it all with a group that finished second place in their division. Normally this uncertainty stays on the
There are few things more important to a team’s identity than their jersey. Sure, a jersey is ultimately nothing more than an aesthetic design that doesn’t affect what goes on during a game, but they are also a direct connection for a franchise to their fans. For the Tampa Bay Lightning, their jersey history has
Just five years ago, Tampa Bay Lightning defenceman Mikhail Sergachev arrived in Windsor, ON to play for the OHL’s Spitfires with plenty of promise and potential. In the blink of an eye, he went from a hopeful prospect to a certified winner, adding a 2020 Stanley Cup Championship to an already impressive resume. For most
In a time of uncertainty, social unrest, and growing financial inequality, it seems difficult, if not absurd, to root for the success of a multi-billionaire businessman. Tampa Bay Lightning owner, and most recent Stanley Cup champion, Jeff Vinik is the exception to the rule. Vinik’s likable personality, generosity, passion and authenticity provide a refreshingly positive
After the NHL announced their Return to Play plans, outlining how the playoffs would proceed, a prevailing opinion began to diminish the difficulty of winning the 2020 Stanley Cup. It was referred to by some as the asterisk Cup, as though it would hold less significance. However, by the end of this past postseason, quite
Heading into free agency, many fanbases were rightfully envious of the Tampa Bay Lightning, as they won the 2020 Stanley Cup after years of being a contender but coming up short. Being able to finally reach that ultimate goal is something few franchises will ever experience, so as a Lightning fan, you can’t look for
The Tampa Bay Lightning are the new Stanley Cup champions. Just winning the Cup is hard enough, but Tampa Bay won it in some of the most unusual circumstances in the history of the league. Young teams like the New York Rangers could learn a lot from the new Cup champions. They have a lot