Tampa Bay Lightning
Tampa Bay Lightning select Victor Hedman as captain, succeeding Steven Stamkos
Hedman, who is going into his 16th season with Tampa Bay, was considered the obvious choice to get the “C” after the Lightning did not re-sign Stamkos and their longtime captain left to join Nashville.
Lightning lock down star defenseman Victor Hedman with 4-year, $32 million contract extension
Two-time Stanley Cup champion defenseman Victor Hedman has signed a four-year, $32 million extension with the Tampa Bay Lightning
Fellow players in awe of Kucherov’s relentlessness
A finalist for the 2023-24 Ted Lindsay Award, Nikita Kucherov’s dedication has earned praise from former Tampa Bay Lightning teammates Luke Schenn and Ross Colton.
Lightning trade with Predators to bring veteran defenseman Ryan McDonagh back to Tampa Bay
Ryan McDonagh is returning to Tampa Bay, hoping to help the Lightning win the Stanley Cup again after two seasons in Nashville.
2023-24 Ted Lindsay Award: Kucherov, MacKinnon, Matthews announced as finalists
Kucherov and Matthews are each seeking their second TLA, while MacKinnon is vying for his first award.
Lightning D Mikhail Sergachev sidelined indefinitely after undergoing surgery on broken leg
Sergachev was injured during the second period of Tampa Bay's 3-1 road loss to the New York Rangers on Wednesday night.
Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy returns from back surgery to face Carolina
Vasilevskiy missed 20 games after undergoing a microdiscectomy to address a lumbar disk herniation two months ago.
Wild acquire Zach Bogosian from Lightning, deal Calen Addison to Sharks in blue line shuffle
The Wild sent a 2025 seventh-round draft pick to the Lightning for Bogosian, a 16-year veteran who will join his fifth NHL franchise.
How Darren Raddysh carved his path to the NHL
From using a Steven Stamkos stick in his minor hockey league days to now playing alongside the Tampa Bay Lightning captain, Darren Raddysh is living out his NHL dream.
Lightning get Stamkos back; Vasilevskiy on schedule for return in late November or early December
Tampa Bay Lightning captain Steven Stamkos is set to rejoin the lineup and goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy remains on target.
Lightning goalie Vasilevskiy is expected to miss the first 2 months of the season after back surgery
The team announced the stunning injury news Thursday, midway through training camp and with opening night less than two weeks away.
Lightning sign Brandon Hagel to an 8-year extension worth $52 million
Hagel will count $6.5 million against the salary cap annually when the new contract kicks in for the 2024-25 season.
Nick Paul uses his experiences as motivation to assist those facing mental health struggles
The Lightning forward has donated $150 for every point he recorded this season to initiatives supporting mental health.
History-making Smith brothers focused on supporting each other’s NHL dreams
Regardless of where they have found themselves in their respective hockey careers, weekly catch-up calls have remained a constant.
Player Q&A | Pierre-Édouard Bellemare
When he's not on the ice for the Tampa Bay Lightning, Pierre-Édouard Bellemare is more than willing to overhaul your home.
Brandon Hagel credits linemates for breakout season with Lightning
The 24-year-old Hagel has teamed up with Nikita Kucherov and Brayden Point to form one of the league’s most formidable forward lines
Player Q&A | Victor Hedman
Victor Hedman had stars in his eyes upon meeting this former fellow Lightning player and Stanley Cup champion.
Lightning retain Nick Paul with 7-year, $22 million contract
Paul, who will earn an average of $3.15million under his new contract, had five goals and four assists in his first playoff action.
Paul feeling at ease in Lightning’s quest for three-peat
While he wasn’t part of the first two Stanley Cup wins for the Tampa Bay Lightning, Nick Paul has fit in quickly along the quest for a three-peat.
Senators trade Nick Paul to Lightning, acquire forward Mathieu Joseph
As part of the deal, the Senators will retain 44.5 per cent of Paul's remaining salary for the 2021-22 season.