Tag: Tampa Bay Lightning

Is 2019 Finally The Year of the NHL Offer Sheet?

Since 2005 there has only been eight players to sign an NHL offer sheet, six years since the one. Will all of that change this year?

Lyle Richardson

NHL Salary Cap Will Derail a Potential Lightning Dynasty

In a different ear, the Tamap Bay Lightning would be posed to become a championship dynasty. in today's salary cap world, their dominance will be short-lived.

Lyle Richardson

NHL Injuries: Bruins, Coyotes, Islanders, Senators, Sharks, Lightning, Golden Knights, Canucks and Jets

Bruins injury updates Boston Bruins: Coach Bruce Cassidy said that Patrice Bergeron was given a maintenance day yesterday. Torey Krug had a day off and will be back practicing today. Matt Grzelcyk, Marcus Johansson, and Kevan Miller will be practicing…

Mark Easson

NHL Injuries: Bruins, Flames, Penguins, Lightning and Golden Knights

Bruins injury update Boston Bruins: Bruins coach Bruce Cassidy said that forward David Pastrnak will join the team today for full practice as they've received "very positive news" on his rehab. Defenseman Matt Grzelcyk and forward Marcus Johansson should start…

Mark Easson

NHL Injuries: Stars, Islanders, Penguins, Sharks, Blues, and Lightning

Bishop leaves early Matthew DeFranks: Dallas Stars goaltender Ben Bishop left last night's game early with a lower-body injury. Boychuk may have a shoulder injury Andrew Gross: New York Islanders defenseman Johnny Boychuk skated yesterday. He has a suspected left…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Vancouver Canucks, New York Rangers, and the Tampa Bay Lightning

Canucks notes Irfaan Gaffar: Vancouver Canucks GM Jim Benning said there is nothing new to report with an Alex Edler extension, talks continue. Ben Kuzma: 2016 third-round pick Will Lockwood is still deciding on whether to turn pro or return…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Canucks and Edler … Offer Sheet Talk

Vancouver Canucks and Alex Edler Rick Dhaliwal: Mark Stowe, the agent for Vancouver Canucks pending UFA defenseman Alexander Edler on Sportsnet 650: "We have till July 1 to get a deal so we aren't in a rush as of now.…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Sharks, Red Wings, Lightning, Devils, Rangers, and Sabres

Future decisions for the Sharks Paul Gackle of The Mercury News: (mailbag) If the San Jose Sharks were to sign Erik Karlsson to an eight-year contract it would likely cost them between $11 and $13 million per season. That would…

Mark Easson

Eastern Conference Injuries: Bruins, Hurricanes, Red Wings, Devils, Islanders, Lightning and Leafs

Bruins optimistic for DeBrusk this weekend Joe Haggerty of NBC Sports Boston: Boston Bruins forward Jake DeBrusk had his foot in a walking boot on Thursday but they are optimistic that he could return today or tomorrow. Coach Bruce Cassidy…

Mark Easson

Grading the NHL Trade Deadline: Atlantic Division

Grading the NHL trade deadline for the Atlantic Division - looking at the winners and losers from Monday. Grading the NHL Trade Deadline: Pacific Division Grading the NHL Trade Deadline: Central Division

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Canadiens, Jets, Stars, Devils, and Bruins

Habs bargain hunting Habs Links: Pierre LeBrun on TSN said the Montreal Canadiens could be looking at rental player at a cheap price if supply is greater than the demand: "I think Montreal is going bargain hunting on Monday." Johansson could…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Golden Knights, Senators, Hurricanes, Leafs, Lightning, Blue Jackets and the Coyotes

Vegas re-enters Stone talks Elliotte Friedman: There is word this morning that Vegas Golden Knights have re-entered the Mark Stone trade talk. Bruce Garrioch: Lots of focus on Stone today and the market is strong. There are eight teams that…

Mark Easson