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Here we are. It’s the first week of August and hockey still seems light years away. In all honestly, we’re only about a month away from prospect showcases starting.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Raw Charge / August 7

Lightning Morning News: Some familiar names sign in different places

The free agent signings are still trickling in as the summer meanders its way through August. While there hasn’t been any movement on the major restricted free agent front, a couple of familiar names inked deals that will give them a shot at making the NHL.

Jaydon Dureau News / Inside The Rink / August 6

Jaydon Dureau Signed by the Manitoba Moose

The Manitoba Moose announced yesterday that the team has signed forward Jaydon Dureau to a one-year contract through the 2025-26 season. The White City, Saskatchewan-born forward split time between the American Hockey Leagues (AHL) Syracuse Crunch and the ECHL’s Orlando Solar Bears in the 2024-25 season.

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Sean Day News / Inside The Rink / August 6

AHL: Bridgeport Islanders Sign 27-Year-Old Defenseman

The Bridgeport Islanders continue to build their roster for the 2025-26 season. Today, that included the signing of a 27-year-old defenseman in Sean Day.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Raw Charge / August 6

Lightning Morning News: The official Stadium Series logo has been released

It’s not a uniform. Nor is it an announcement as to when tickets will go on sale, but at least it’s something. On Tuesday, the Tampa Bay Lightning and the NHL released the official game logo for the 2026 Navy Federal Credit Union NHL Stadium Series game between the Lightning and the Boston Bruins.

Matthew Tkachuk News / Raw Charge / August 5

Lightning Morning News: Sunshine State hockey player graces cover of video game

Matthew Tkachuk is going to have a lot of free time at the beginning of the season (and possibly all of it) as he recovers from off-season surgery. The good news is that he can kill some of that time playing as himself in NHL26, the latest edition of EA Sports iconic video game.

Martin St. Louis News / The Hockey Writers / August 3

Lightning Legend Martin St. Louis’ Impact on Hockey in Tampa

Just over one quarter-century ago, the Tampa Bay Lightning gave an undersized and undrafted 25-year-old forward a chance. It would end up changing their franchise forever.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / NHL on ClutchPoints / August 2

Lightning’s perfect move in 2025 NHL offseason

The Tampa Bay Lightning made a couple of serious moves in free agency a year ago when they inked high-scoring left wing Jake Guentzel and also said goodbye to their captain and franchise leading scorer Steven Stamkos.

Luke Glendening News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 2

Free-agent profile for veteran center Luke Glendening

While a 36-year-old forward coming off a seven-point season may not seem like much of an asset, veteran center Luke Glendening could still bring meaningful value in the right situation.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Raw Charge / August 1

Lightning Evening News: August is here! Hockey soon will be as well.

Folks, we’ve made it through the brunt of summer. Sure, the thermometer is still reading 100 degrees, but we’re into August, the final summer month on the calendar that doesn’t have NHL action.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Last Word On Sports / August 1

Summer Series: Tampa Bay Lightning Defining Moments

Hockey and sports in general can be broken down into moments. Some moments are bigger than others and chart the course of a franchise and an entire league.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Raw Charge / July 31

Opportunity abounds for Lightning players

Despite not making a lot of big moves over the summer, the Tampa Bay Lightning continue to evolve as they stay on the path to finding the right combination for a deep playoff run.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / The Hockey Writers / July 28

Lightning’s 5 Best Offseason Moves

The Tampa Bay Lightning have not been the most active team this offseason, largely due to a tepid free agent market, a lack of salary cap space, and the realization that they have a talented team that can still make a deep playoff run.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / The Hockey Writers / July 27

Lightning Have 4 Key Players on Contract Years in 2025-26

Seeing players come and go has become a familiar trend for the Tampa Bay Lightning. As soon as they won their first Stanley Cup, the question started to arise about who was going to leave next.

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NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 25

Rangers sign veteran winger to PTO

In an effort to extend his NHL career, veteran winger Conor Sheary has agreed to a professional tryout (PTO) with the New York Rangers, per the NY Post’s Mollie Walker.

Ethan Czata News / Daily Faceoff / July 23

Lightning sign Ethan Czata to entry-level contract

The Tampa Bay Lightning have announced that they’ve signed center Ethan Czata to a three-year, entry-level contract. Czata was the Lightning’s second-round pick in the 2025 NHL Draft, selected 56th overall out of the Ontario Hockey League.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / House of Hockey / July 17

Tampa Bay Lightning Likely on the Verge of Trading $74 Million Defenseman, Per Insider

Per a new report from analyst Nick Kypreos, the Tampa Bay Lightning could be considering a trade of defenseman Ryan McDonagh for what would be the 2nd time in just a few years.

Mikhail Sergachev News / Blade of Steel / July 12

Mikhail Sergachev Slams Lightning Coach Over Horrible System Changes

The Tampa Bay Lightning made three straight appearances in the Stanley Cup Finals, but according to Mkhail Sergachev, it was Jeff Blashill that ruined their chances.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 11

Lightning’s most realistic trade acquisition in 2025 NHL offseason

The Tampa Bay Lightning returned to the playoffs for an eighth straight season. They have lost in the first round for three straight years, falling to the Florida Panthers each of the past two campaigns.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Last Word On Sports / July 10

Tampa Bay Lightning Retooling this Offseason Continues

The Tampa Bay Lightning offseason is in full swing. Late Monday evening, they acquired 19-year-old centre Sam O’Reilly, who was originally drafted 32nd overall by Edmonton in 2024.

Tyler Johnson News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 9

Two-time Stanley Cup champion announces retirement

His last professional game was on Dec. 12 with the Boston Bruins against the Seattle Kraken.

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Jeff Tambellini News / Daily Faceoff / July 7

Lightning hire Jeff Tambellini as assistant GM, director of hockey operations

The Tampa Bay Lightning have hired Jeff Tambellini as their assistant general manager and director of hockey operations, the club announced Monday afternoon.

Ryan Fanti News / Daily Faceoff / July 1

Lightning sign Ryan Fanti to one-year contract

On Tuesday, Tampa Bay Lightning general manager Julien BriseBois announced the team has signed goaltender Ryan Fanti to a one-year, two-way contract. This is the 25-year-old’s first NHL contract since his two-year, entry-level contract with the Edmonton Oilers came to an end at the conclusion of the 2023-24 season.

Conor Sheary News / Last Word On Sports / June 30

Tampa Bay Lightning Place Forward Conor Sheary On Waivers

Yesterday, the Tampa Bay Lightning placed ten-year veteran Conor Sheary on unconditional waivers. Today, he cleared, meaning that the two sides were mutually agreeing to terminate his contract.

Yanni Gourde News / Field Level Media / June 2

Lightning sign Yanni Gourde to a six-year, $14M extension

The Tampa Bay Lightning signed forward Yanni Gourde to a six-year extension worth $14M on Monday. Gourde, 33, was set to become an unrestricted free agent on July 1.

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