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Gage Goncalves Exuding Confidence After Being Waived by Lightning

On Jan. 13, the Tampa Bay Lightning placed their 2020 second-round pick, Gage Goncalves, on waivers. Having spent the past three seasons with the Syracuse Crunch of the American Hockey League (AHL), Goncalves proved roughly three weeks into the 2024-25 season that he was well past top-line minutes in the minors.

NHL News / Field Level Media / March 12

Lightning look to bounce back vs. floundering Flyers

The Tampa Bay Lightning have scuffled over the last two games, but a matchup with the Philadelphia Flyers might be just what the doctor ordered. The Lightning hope to avoid a third straight defeat Thursday when they visit the Flyers, who aim to snap an even longer skid.

Cam Atkinson News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 12

Lightning recall Cam Atkinson

The Lightning have recalled winger Cam Atkinson from AHL Syracuse, according to NHL.com’s Benjamin Pierce. While they don’t need to make a corresponding move, he is the first of their four allotted post-deadline standard recalls.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / March 11

NHL Predictions. March 11th Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Carolina Hurricanes

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Anthony Cirelli News / NHL on ClutchPoints / March 10

Why Lightning must keep Anthony Cirelli before no-trade clause begins

Anthony Cirelli is a proven winner, which explains why the Tampa Bay Lightning gave him an eight-year contract extension before the 2022-23 season. He played the remainder of his three-year deal in that season, and then the new extension kicked in for 2023-24.

Yanni Gourde News / The Hockey Writers / March 10

How Yanni Gourde Impacts the Lightning Forward Core

Tampa Bay Lightning general manager Julien BriseBois was active with deals again at the 2025 Trade Deadline. The Lightning’s forward core had some gaping holes, and the team has gotten away with cheap, defensive-specialist forwards in their bottom six up to this point in the season.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / The Hockey Writers / March 8

Grading the Tampa Bay Lightning’s 2025 Trade Deadline

Another trade deadline has passed, and the Tampa Bay Lightning were buyers once again. They made one move, but arguably, this is a move that they made count.

Victor Hedman News / The Hockey Writers / March 7

Lightning Options If Victor Hedman’s Injury is Lengthy

Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Victor Hedman left Thursday’s game against the Buffalo Sabres in the first period after appearing to injure himself behind the Tampa net.

Oliver Bjorkstrand News / The Hockey Writers / March 7

How Oliver Bjorkstrand Impacts the Lightning Forward Core

Tampa Bay Lightning general manager Julien BriseBois continues to be active with deals again at the 2025 NHL Trade Deadline. The Lightning’s forward core had some gaping holes, and the team has gotten away with cheap, defensive-specialist forwards in their bottom six up to this point in the season.

Victor Hedman News / NHL on ClutchPoints / March 7

Victor Hedman’s injury gets worrisome update after Lightning win vs. Sabres

The Tampa Bay Lightning lost top defenseman and captain Victor Hedman to injury during Thurdsay night’s wild 6-5 victory over the Buffalo Sabres at Amalie Arena; he managed to play less than three total minutes in the first period, and did not return.

Jake Guentzel News / The Hockey Writers / March 6

Jake Guentzel’s Hat Trick Leads Lightning to a 6-5 Win Over the Sabres

Jake Guentzel scored three times in the second period to lead the Tampa Bay Lightning back from a two-goal deficit and defeat the Buffalo Sabres 6-5. The Lightning are now 9-1 in their last 10 games, while the Sabres suffered their fifth straight defeat.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / March 6

NHL Predictions. March 6th Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Buffalo Sabres

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Tampa Bay Lightning News / Breakaway on SI / March 5

Insider: Lightning Could Turn Trade Deadline Upside Down

The Tampa Bay Lightning have a habit of making big moves at the trade deadline, but whether or not they will do so this year remains a mystery. Tampa Bay is in a dogfight with the Toronto Maple Leafs and Florida Panthers at the top of the Atlantic Division, and they have been playing very well lately with a 9-1 record in their past 10 games.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Athlon Sports / March 5

Lightning Make Blockbuster Deal to Reacquire Versatile Forward

Tampa Bay is piecing back together its old blueprint that won two Stanley Cups at the beginning of the decade. After waiving Cam Atkinson and Logan Brown, it was a forgone conclusion that the Lightning were going to strike a deal to significantly bolster their lineup ahead of Friday's 3 p.m.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / March 5

NHL Trade: Tampa Bay Lightning Acquire Yanni Gourde and Oliver Bjorkstrand

The Tampa Bay Lightning are making another run at the Stanley Cup, acquiring Yanni Gourde and Oliver Bjorkstrand from the Seattle Kraken. As part of the

Tampa Bay Lightning News / House of Hockey / March 5

Tampa Bay Lightning Pull Off Blockbuster Trade for Two Top Deadline Forwards

The Tampa Bay Lightning are ready to get back to a deep Stanley Cup run, and now they've pulled off a huge deal that will help their chances of that. After

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Last Word On Sports / March 5

NHL Rumours: Tampa Bay Lightning Could Add Forward

It’s time for another edition of NHL rumours. We’re rocketing towards the March 7 trade deadline and that means plenty of trade chatter. Teams are doing all they can to get their rosters ready for the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Victor Hedman News / Field Level Media / March 4

Victor Hedman, Lightning cool off Blue Jackets

Victor Hedman and Jake Guentzel had two goals and one assist apiece as the Tampa Bay Lightning bounced back a night after having their winning streak snapped, beating the visiting Columbus Blue Jackets 6-2 on Tuesday night.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Daily Faceoff / March 4

Lightning place Cam Atkinson, Logan Brown on waivers

The Tampa Bay Lightning have waived forwards Cam Atkinson and Logan Brown, reports TSN’s Chris Johnston. Through 36 appearances with the Lightning this season, Atkinson has scored three times and added five assists for eight points coupled with 11 penalty minutes and a minus-three rating.

Logan Brown News / Blade of Steel / March 4

Tampa Bay Lightning Surprisingly Place Former 11th Overall Pick on Waivers

The Tampa Bay Lightning have made some solid moves in the past few months, and now they've made another intriguing one, waiving a former No. 11 overall pick.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Breakaway on SI / March 3

Lightning Goaltender Named First Star of Week

Riding an eight-game winning streak, the Tampa Bay Lightning look like they're back in championship form, and so does star goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy.

Brandon Hagel News / Field Level Media / March 1

Brandon Hagel scores 30th to help Lightning knock off Capitals

Tampa Bay's Brandon Hagel reached the 30-goal plateau by scoring in his fourth straight game, and the Lightning extended the Eastern Conference's longest winning streak to eight with a 3-1 showing against the host Washington Capitals on Saturday afternoon.

Andrei Vasilevskiy News / Daily Faceoff / February 26

Bet against Lightning’s Andrei Vasilevskiy at your own peril

Don’t look now, but the Tampa Bay Lightning are starting to make some noise. After a bumpy start to the 2024-25 season, the Bolts are picking up steam with the NHL Trade Deadline a little over a week away and are quietly becoming a contender out of the Atlantic Division.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 21