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Tampa Bay Lightning select Victor Hedman as captain, succeeding Steven Stamkos
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The Tampa Bay Lightning selected Victor Hedman as the team captain on Wednesday as training camp opened, making the big defenseman the successor to Steven Stamkos. Hedman, who is going into his 16th season with Tampa Bay, was considered the obvious choice to get...
Lightning lock down star defenseman Victor Hedman with 4-year, $32 million contract extension
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Before addressing his future with the Tampa Bay Lightning, star defenseman Victor Hedman wanted to take a moment to reminisce about the past. Especially, his friendship of the past 15 seasons with Steven Stamkos, the longtime face of the franchise who left in...
NHL free agency shows teams in states with no income tax have an advantage
When the Tampa Bay Lightning made moves at the NHL draft to clear salary cap space, general manager Julien BriseBois hoped a variety of factors would entice players to sign as free agents. One, of course, was the organization's penchant for winning and the talent already on the...
Tampa Bay Lightning acquire the rights to Jake Guentzel on the eve of free agency
The Tampa Bay Lightning got a head start on free agency by acquiring the rights to high-scoring winger Jake Guentzel on Sunday. The Lightning sent a 2025 third-round draft pick to the Carolina Hurricanes. The move allows the Lightning to sign Guentzel before he hits the open market...
Lightning and Capitals make significant trades on 2nd day of NHL draft
It is retooling time around the NHL before the start of free agency, and a handful of teams in the Eastern Conference used the second day of the draft to shake up their roster for next season and beyond. The Tampa Bay Lightning and Washington Capitals were the most active, each...
Steven Stamkos remains on course to become a free agent, Lightning GM and agent confirm
Steven Stamkos is still on course to become a free agent even after the Tampa Bay Lightning cleared significant salary cap space with trades made at the NHL draft. General manager Julien BriseBois and agent Don Meehan on Saturday independently confirmed their stances have not changed...
Utah Hockey Club makes NHL draft splashes by trading for Sergachev and Marino
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Whether it’s owner Ryan Smith’s contagious drive, the excitement of adding two centers in the first round of the NHL draft, or the new blue suit, tie and Utah Hockey Club pin on his lapel he wore, general manager Bill Armstrong woke up energized on Saturday. ...
Lightning's Jon Cooper tabbed to coach Canada at the 2026 Olympics
CALGARY, Alberta (AP) — Jon Cooper has been named Canada’s coach for upcoming international play, including the 2026 Olympics in Milan. Hockey Canada announced Tuesday the two-time Stanley Cup-winning coach of the Tampa Bay Lightning also will be behind the bench for the NHL’s...
