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US advances to ice hockey worlds semis, Switzerland upset The United States beat the Czech Republic 3-0 to advance to the semifinals of the ice hockey world championship. Matt Coronato and Nick Perb...
US beats Austria for 4th straight win at ice hockey worlds The United States maintained a perfect record at the ice hockey world championship by beating Austria 4-1 on Wednesday for a fourth straight...
MAY 17 • THEEAGLE.COM
Matt Tomkins - Agrees to two-year deal Tomkins inked a two-year, two-way contract with Tampa Bay on Wednesday.
Impact Tomkins had a 2.53 GAA and a .911 save percentage in 32 games with Farjestads BK Karlstad of the Swedish Hockey League in 2022-23. The 28-year-old hasn't played in the NHL and will likely start the 2023-24 campaign at the AHL level.
MAY 10 • ROTOWIRE
Lightning rookies Perbix, Raddysh emerge as developmental success stories Neither player made the Lightning roster out of camp, but by the season’s end, they were a big part of the organization’s plans.
MAY 9 • TAMPABAY.COM
Simon Ryfors - Signs with SHL team Ryfors signed a four-year contract with Rogle BK of the SHL on Tuesday.
Impact Ryfors, who has spent the past two seasons with AHL Syracuse, registered 27 goals and 59 points in 72 games with Tampa Bay's top minor-league affiliate during the 2022-23 campaign. The 25-year-old forward was slated to be a restricted free agent this summer. It's unclear at this time if the Lightning intend to retain his NHL rights.
MAY 9 • ROTOWIRE
Lightning sign F Eyssimont to a $1.6 million, 2-year deal
The Tampa Bay Lightning have signed forward Michael Eyssimont to a $1.6 million, two-year contractMAY 6 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Lightning re-sign forward Mikey Eyssimont to two-year deal The 26-year-old, acquired at the trade deadline, brought speed and forechecking to the lineup, as well as the ability to create offensive op...
MAY 5 • TAMPABAY.COM
Early exit means Lightning will get rest, time to retool for next year After three deep playoff runs, Tampa Bay faces a much different offseason, whether its readying its roster or getting a much-needed break fr...
MAY 5 • TAMPABAY.COM
Mikey Eyssimont - Signs two-year contract Eyssimont agreed to a two-year, $1.6 million contract with Tampa Bay on Friday.
Impact Eyssimont had five goals, 15 points, 63 PIM and 107 hits in 54 contests with Winnipeg, San Jose and Tampa Bay in 2022-23. He started the campaign with the Jets, but was claimed off waivers by the Sharks on Jan. 6 before being traded to the Lightning in exchange for Vladislav Namestnikov on March 1. Eyssimont is projected to start the 2023-24 campaign as a bottom-six forward.
MAY 5 • ROTOWIRE
Andrei Vasilevskiy - Let down by own body this season Vasilevskiy is considering training changes after acknowledging his body began to give out on him midway through the regular season, reports NHL.com.
Impact "The first 30-35 games I felt as usual," Vasilevskiy said Tuesday, "but then ... I don't know, me and my body weren't on the same page, I guess. All of those small injuries came out at the same time, so I just ... my mistake was that I didn't really pay attention to recovery, so I kept pushing myself to the limit. As I said after Game 35, my body kind of let me down. To be honest, I didn't feel that great after that." Vasilevskiy won 34 games this season with a 2.65 GAA and .915 save percentage in 60 games. His GAA was his highest, and his save percentage his lowest since he became a full-time starter in 2017-18. Vasilevskiy will be taking an extended time off the ice this offseason to aid his recovery, perhaps as long as seven weeks. And the Lightning will be looking at changing his regular-season training schedule to ensure adequate recovery, so he can return to his elite form.
MAY 4 • ROTOWIRE
Steven Stamkos - Contract extension looks likely Stamkos and the Lightning will discuss a contract extension this summer, reports NHL.com.
Impact "Hopefully there's a conversation this summer and we go from there," the Lightning captain said. "In my eyes, this is the only jersey I ever want to wear in my career." General manager Julien Brisebois has confirmed there will be discussions regarding a new contract. Stamkos, who hit several milestones this season, including 500 goals, 500 assists, 1,000 points and 1,000 NHL games, has one year left on his current deal. He had 34 goals and 50 assists this season.
MAY 4 • ROTOWIRE
Brandon Hagel - GM looking to extend contract Lightning general manager Julien Brisbois has confirmed there will be conversations regarding a new contract for Hagel this summer, reports NHL.com.
Impact He has one year left on his current deal. Hagel had a career-high 64 points, including 30 goals, in 81 games this season and is a key part of the Bolts' top-six.
MAY 4 • ROTOWIRE
Lightning's Steven Stamkos: 'This is the only jersey I ever want to wear' The captain will enter the final year of his eight-year deal. How far will extension talks progress this summer?
MAY 3 • TAMPABAY.COM
Lightning are still contenders, but don't look as scary to rest of NHL John Romano | After three trips to the Stanley Cup final, time and the salary cap have conspired to weaken Tampa Bay around the edges.
MAY 3 • TAMPABAY.COM
After losing to Maple Leafs, Tampa Bay Lightning's Andrei Vasilevskiy says he struggled with big workload Andrei Vasilevskiy doesn't know if the heavy workload over the past four seasons is to blame.
MAY 3 • WINNIPEGSUN.COM
Lightning's Vasilevskiy says he struggled with big workload
Tampa Bay Lightning star goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy doesn’t know if the heavy workload over the past four seasons is to blameMAY 2 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Lightning's Brayden Point: Morgan Rielly play in Game 3 'not dirty' Tampa Bay’s top-line center says he initiated contact on the play that sent him hard into the boards and resulted in damage to cartilage in...
MAY 2 • TAMPABAY.COM
5 burning questions as Lightning's season ends earlier than expected The team faces an uncertain offseason after losing to the Maple Leafs in six games in the playoffs.
MAY 1 • TAMPABAY.COM
Maxim Groshev - Signs entry-level contract Groshev signed a three-year, entry-level contract with Tampa Bay on Monday.
Impact Groshev produced six points in 34 games with SKA St. Petersburg of the KHL during the 2022-23 season. The Lightning selected the 21-year-old winger in the third round of the 2020 NHL Entry Draft.
MAY 1 • ROTOWIRE
What's Next for the Tampa Bay Lightning? The Tampa Bay Lightning won’t be back for a fourth straight Stanley Cup final appearance. With little cap space, how can they return to form...
APRIL 30 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Jonas Siegel: The Leafs held the Lightning No. 1 line of... - The Athletic The Leafs held the Lightning No. 1 line of Brayden Point, Steven Stamkos, and Nikita Kucherov to two 5-on-5 goals — combined. Point and Kuch...
APRIL 30 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Tavares scores in OT, Leafs down Lightning to make 2nd round for 1st time since 2004 TAMPA, Fla. - John Tavares had dreams of suiting up for the Maple Leafs.
APRIL 30 • THESTAR.COM
Lightning vs. Maple Leafs Game 6 LIVE Post Game Reaction - Leafs Talk
APRIL 30 • YOUTUBE
Tavares scores in OT as Leafs beat Lightning to advance TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — John Tavares scored 4:35 into overtime, and the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 2-1 on Saturday night fo...
APRIL 30 • WINNIPEGFREEPRESS.COM
