By Michael Wax Flashback to this time last year. The Lightning had gone through another draft and July 1st free agency, and it seemed like the roster was fairly solidified heading into the 2025-26 season. However, just a few short weeks later, Tampa made an under-the-radar signing that would go on to become one of their most impactful players. After his senior year with the University of Minnesota Duluth, Dominic James let his NHL rights expire with the Blackhawks before sign

By Michael Wax The 2026 draft is over, and free agency is now upon us. After looking at some potential targets for this year, we wanted to take a look at who some of the biggest impact free agent signings in Tampa Bay Lightning history have been. Some of these were hugely important signings the day they took place, while others went under the radar until they couldn't be ignored any longer. Martin St. Louis (2000) (Stats: 972 GP, 365 G, 588 A, 953 P) Even after all these year

(Photo by Andy Devlin/NHLI via Getty Images) The 2026 NHL Entry Draft starts this Friday, but for all intents and purposes, the Lightning’s draft starts Saturday. They enter the draft without a first-rounder for the seventh time in the past nine seasons (and their two actually selected first-rounders never played a game for the Lightning). That being said, the number one should mean a lot to those looking towards this weekend. It’s the number of full-time NHLers Julien BriseB

(Bruce Bennett/Bruce Bennett Studios) By Michael Wax As the ball drops and the calendar flips from 2010 to 2011, the Tampa Bay Lightning find themselves as the surprise of the NHL at 22-11-5. Under first-year owner Jeff Vinik, first-year general manager Steve Yzerman, and first-year head coach Guy Boucher, this team is destroying all preseason expectations. Steven Stamkos is 2nd in the league in goals (31) and points (56) in just 38 games, and Martin St. Louis is right behind

By Taylor Landau With the Stanley Cup Final nearing its end, everyone’s starting to turn to the offseason with the start of free agency on the horizon. The NHL’s salary cap will rise to $104 million this coming season—an $8.5 million increase—and assuming the Tampa Bay Lightning let their UFAs walk, they are currently projected to have a little more than $13 million in cap space to play with. The Lightning are likely heading into free agency with two main goals: improve depth

(Dirk Shadd/Tampa Bay Times via AP) By Michael Wax It’s 2016. A disgruntled young forward lets the Lightning know that he has no interest in playing for them and requests a trade. After some time, the Lightning acquiesce and deal this forward to a Canadian team in exchange for a package centered on a high-upside prospect. Now it’s 2025. A disgruntled young forward lets the Lightning know that he has no interest in playing for them and requests a trade. After some time, the L

(Photo via @TBLightning) By Bolts Breakdown The Tampa Bay Lightning & Montreal Canadiens gave hockey fans an electric seven-game series in Round 1 of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Every game was a one-goal thriller, and the only two-goal lead of the entire series was held by Montreal for 5:37 seconds in game four – the Lightning came back to win that game 3-2. Let’s take it game by game: GAME ONE: The Lightning played a strong first period, controlling possession & generatin

(Photo via @TBLightning) By Bolts Breakdown Conor Geekie has brought life to the Tampa Bay Lightning organization. He’s a strong, tall power forward with long, flowing hair and a few less teeth than your everyday human — he’s the epitome of a " hockey player”. With the allure of his size & physicality comes his aggressive style of play, his intense puck-hounding nature, and an unbelievably powerful one-timer, slap shot. For the Lightning, bringing in a high-caliber prospect l

By Michael Wax With the NHL preseason concluded and the Lightning’s roster set, the Lightning's prospects have had another opportunity to...

By Michael Wax The Lightning snapped their losing streak and streak of bad play with a 6-2 win against the Boston Bruins on Saturday...

By Jake Ricker The Lightning faced off against the Philadelphia Flyers, looking to bounce back after a few bad games and get back in the...

By Jake Ricker The Lightning faced off against the Carolina Hurricanes, looking to bounce back after a bad loss to the Boston Bruins....

By Jake Ricker The Lightning faced off against the Boston Bruins, looking to play a more well-rounded game after their win against the...

By Michael Wax Somehow, someway, the Tampa Bay Lightning won 6-5 against the Buffalo Sabres on Thursday night: Here are three things we...

By Jake Ricker The Lightning faced off against the Columbus Blue Jackets, looking to bounce back after their win streak ended against the...

By Michael Wax The Tampa Bay Lightning saw their eight-game win streak snapped 2-1 at the hands of the Florida Panthers on Monday night....

By Jake Ricker The Lightning faced off against the Washington Capitals, looking to extend their winning streak to an impressive eight...

By Michael Wax The Tampa Bay Lightning took home their sixth win in a row, defeating the Edmonton Oilers 4-1 on Tuesday night. Here are...

By Michael Wax The Tampa Bay Lightning started their post-4Nations break with a bang, defeating the Seattle Kraken 4-1 on Sunday night....

By Jake Ricker The Lightning faced off against the Montreal Canadiens in the final game before the four nations faceoff break and looked...

By Jake Ricker The Lightning faced off against the Ottowa Senators, looking to try to pick up another huge 2 points in a tight Atlantic...

By Jake Ricker The Lightning faced off against the Los Angeles Kings, looking to try and snap their bad stretch of Hockey. Here are a few...

By Jake Ricker The Lightning faced off against the Chicago Blackhawks, looking to bounce back after a long week-long road trip in which...

By Jake Ricker The Lightning faced off against the Chicago Blackhawks, looking to bounce back after two tough losses to start the road...

By Jake Ricker The Lightning faced off against the Detroit Red Wings, looking to get off and end their short home stand with another win...

By Jake Ricker The Lightning faced off against the New Jersey Devils, looking to get off to a good start on this short three-game road...

By Jake Ricker The Lightning faced off against the Boston Bruins after coming off a huge 3-2 victory over the Carolina Hurricanes. The...

By Jake Ricker The Lightning faced off against the Carolina Hurricanes after returning from a tough three-game west coast trip. It was a...

. By Michael Wax The Lightning fell 5-2 to the Montreal Canadiens in their last game of 2024. "We've taken a step back in the mentality...

. By Michael Wax The Lightning returned from their holiday break with a 6-2 win over the New York Rangers. Here are three things we saw...

By Michael Wax The Lightning bounced back from their disappointing loss last night with crazy 4-0 win over Florida in the second half of...

By Jake Ricker The Lightning faced off against the Florida Panthers in their final home game before the Christmas break. It was another...

By Michael Wax The Lightning won their fourth in a row for the first time all season, Here are three things we saw from the win: Firsts...

By Jake Ricker Last night, the Lightning took on the Columbus Blue Jackets, looking to continue a successful road trip now back at Amalie...

By Jake Ricker Last night, the Lightning took on the Seattle Kraken but were without two of their top defenders in Victor Hedman and JJ...

By Michael Wax Behind a perfect power play, Jake Guentzel’s first hat trick as a Bolt, and a franchise-tying six points from Nikita...

By Michael Wax The Lightning couldn’t capitalize late with the man advantage had defensive lapses cost them, falling 2-1 to the Edmonton...

By Michael Wax As announced last night during the Tampa Bay Lightning and San Jose Sharks game, longtime Lightning broadcaster Rick...

By Jake Ricker Last night, the Lightning took on the San Jose Sharks. Despite an extended break, the Lightning came out swinging and...

By Michael Wax The Lightning weren't able to win both halves of their back-to-back, falling 5-3 to the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday...

By Michael Wax In their first half of a Thanksgiving back-to-back, the Lightning found their way towards two points with a 3-2 OT win...

By Jake Ricker Last night, the Lightning took on the Washington Capitals in their Thanksgiving showdown. The Lightning got off to a good...

By Michael Wax The Lightning scored five goals in the first period, and cruised their way to a 8-2 win over the Colorado Avalanche....

By Jake Ricker Last night, the Lightning would return home to take on the Dallas Stars. While the lighting got off to a good start, a...

By Michael Wax The Lightning blew a 3-0 lead early in the game, and saw seven goals against in a 7-6 OT loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets...

By Michael Wax The Lightning erased a 2-0 third-period deficit and saw an overtime goal from Brayden Point as they defeated the...

Make that back-to-back wins for the Lightning, as they took down the Metro-leading New Jersey Devils 4-0 on Saturday night. Here are...

By Michael Wax After a week off, the Bolts snapped their four-game losing streak with a 4-1 win over the league-best Jets. Here are three...

The Lightning have announced the nominees for this year's Hall of Fame fan vote! Here is everything you need to know!

By Michael Wax In their most incomprehensible loss of the season, the Lightning lost their fourth game in a row, 2-1, in a shootout to...