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Lightning land 18-year-old forward Oleg Kulebiakin at No. 52 in 2026 NHL Draft
sports23 days ago

Lightning land 18-year-old forward Oleg Kulebiakin at No. 52 in 2026 NHL Draft

The Tampa Bay Lightning selected 18-year-old forward Oleg Kulebiakin with the 52nd pick in the 2026 NHL Draft, acquiring the selection from the Edmonton Oilers in exchange for picks 58 and 133. A 5'11", left-shooting forward from St. Petersburg, Russia, Kulebiakin starred for the Halifax Mooseheads (QMJHL) with 29 goals, 44 assists, and 73 points in 64 games this season and is committed to UMass for 2027-28; he finished tied for 17th in QMJHL scoring in 2025-26.

via NHL.com|
#halifax-mooseheads#nhl#nhl-draft
Leafs land Raddysh on eight-year deal via sign-and-trade with Lightning
sports1 month ago

Leafs land Raddysh on eight-year deal via sign-and-trade with Lightning

Toronto acquired defenseman Darren Raddysh from Tampa Bay in a sign-and-trade, sending a 2026 fifth-round pick in return. Raddysh then signed an eight-year contract worth $68 million ($8.5M AAV) after a career-best 70-point season, bolstering Toronto’s contention window and potentially helping retain Auston Matthews, while the Lightning must replace his production in a thin free-agent market, likely accelerating more trades this offseason.

via Bleacher Report|
#darren-raddysh#maple-leafs#nhl
Leafs' bold bet: Darren Raddysh could become Toronto's top defenseman
sports1 month ago

Leafs' bold bet: Darren Raddysh could become Toronto's top defenseman

The Maple Leafs acquired Darren Raddysh from the Lightning in a sign-and-trade for a 2026 fifth-round pick and signed him to an eight-year, $68 million contract. Raddysh, who blossomed into a breakout two-way defenseman with strong five-on-five and power-play numbers, is hoped to become Toronto’s No. 1 defenseman, but questions remain about longevity and how he’ll perform in a different environment. The piece grades the deal with the Maple Leafs at C+ and the Lightning at C.

via CBS Sports|
#darren-raddysh#maple-leafs#no-1-defenseman
Leafs land Raddysh in sign-and-trade to bolster blue line
sports1 month ago

Leafs land Raddysh in sign-and-trade to bolster blue line

The Tampa Bay Lightning, unable to re-sign Darren Raddysh, traded the top-scoring defenseman to the Toronto Maple Leafs in a sign-and-trade, sending a 2026 fifth-round pick back to Tampa and landing an eight-year contract for Raddysh at an $8.5 million AAV. The move returns Raddysh home to the Toronto area and gives Toronto a right-shot defenseman who posted a breakout 70-point season, while the Lightning must now replace his production.

via Tampa Bay Times|
#darren-raddysh#defenseman#sign-and-trade
Cooper Clinches 2026 Jack Adams Award, Extends Lightning Coaching Legacy
sports1 month ago

Cooper Clinches 2026 Jack Adams Award, Extends Lightning Coaching Legacy

Lightning head coach Jon Cooper was named the 2026 Jack Adams Award winner, the NHL’s top coaching honor, as voted by the NHL Broadcasters’ Association. The award caps a season in which Cooper led Tampa Bay to a 50-26-6 record and 106 points, earned a ninth straight playoff berth, and secured the franchise’s first 50-win season since 2021-22. Cooper also became the second-fastest coach in league history to reach 600 wins in his 1,000th game, and he won the trophy over finalists Dan Muse and Lindy Ruff.

via NHL.com|
#coaching#jack-adams-award#jon-cooper
Blackhawks Relinquish Pridham Rights to Lightning Ahead of Draft Re-Entry Deadline
sports1 month ago

Blackhawks Relinquish Pridham Rights to Lightning Ahead of Draft Re-Entry Deadline

The Chicago Blackhawks traded the draft rights to forward prospect Jack Pridham to the Tampa Bay Lightning for a 2027 third-round pick just before the NHL Draft re-entry deadline; Pridham, a high-scoring OHL standout who helped Kitchener win the Memorial Cup, has committed to a college path to preserve his rights, allowing the Lightning to hold them while he decides his pro future.

via The New York Times|
#chicago-blackhawks#draft-re-entry-deadline#jack-pridham
Hedman opens up about mental health and leadership with Lightning
sports2 months ago

Hedman opens up about mental health and leadership with Lightning

Lightning captain Victor Hedman disclosed he stepped away from the team to address his mental health, missing time and playoff games since March 19, and returning to practice. He framed the decision as a leadership choice that prioritizes his well-being for the sake of the team, family and teammates, thanking his support network and noting ongoing care as he continues his career.

via New York Post|
#leadership#mental-health#nhl
Lightning captain Hedman steps away for mental health, prioritizing well-being
sports2 months ago

Lightning captain Hedman steps away for mental health, prioritizing well-being

Lightning captain Victor Hedman announced a March leave of absence to focus on his mental health, ending his season after a limited return from elbow surgery and around the Olympic period. He credited his support network—family, teammates, the organization and his therapist—and said prioritizing well-being is the right leadership move for himself and the team.

via Tampa Bay Times|
#leave-of-absence#mental-health#nhl